Northrop Grumman Australia (NGA) is a leading defence and technology organisation delivering innovative solutions that support national security. Our Finance team plays a critical role in enabling business performance, working collaboratively across functions and geographies. You’ll join a supportive, high-performing team that values partnership, continuous improvement and a genuinely positive, team-first culture where people enjoy what they do.
About the opportunity
Take ownership of end-to-end financial reporting, influence key decisions and deliver insights that drive performance in a fast-paced global environment.
The Role
As a Senior Financial Accountant, you will support the Reporting & Analysis Manager in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting while owning key segment accounts and end-to-end processes.
You will work across Australian and US teams, providing analysis, insights and ensuring compliance, while contributing to month-end close, reconciliations and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver month-end close including journals, reconciliations and reporting
Perform P&L analysis, variance reporting and cost control
Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations
Support SOX compliance, audits and statutory reporting
Analyse payroll journals and ensure compliance
Partner with stakeholders to provide financial insights and support
Identify and implement process improvements
About You
Degree-qualified in Accounting (CPA/CA desirable)
Strong experience in financial reporting and analysis
Advanced analytical and spreadsheet skills
Experience with SAP, Oracle or Power BI preferred
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Proactive mindset with focus on continuous improvement
What’s in it for you
Exposure to global financial reporting
Opportunity to influence business performance
Collaborative, supportive team culture
Career progression opportunities
Skills Required
- Australian citizenship required
- AU-Protected (Baseline) security clearance
- Degree-qualified in Accounting
- CPA or CA (desirable)
- Strong experience in financial reporting and analysis
- Experience supporting SOX compliance and audits
- Advanced analytical and spreadsheet skills (Excel)
- Experience with SAP, Oracle or Power BI
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Proactive mindset with focus on continuous improvement
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
Northrop Grumman Insights
What We Do
We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
