Program Finance Analyst - Controls
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 23, 2026. L3Harris Technologies scores A on the Alion truth index.
About us
L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defence technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. We provide advanced defence and commercial technologies across the air, land, sea, space and cyber domains.
L3Harris Australia (operating as Integrated Mission Systems Australia) has provided advanced technology solutions to the Australian Defence Force and Commercial customers for over 25 years. As a government partner of choice, L3Harris brings speed, innovation and flawless execution together with our commitment to making the world safer and more secure.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced professional to oversee project controls for some of our high-profile programs, ensuring consistent and accurate cost management, analysis, forecasting and reporting. Through close collaboration with PMO stakeholders and the central finance team, the Program Finance Analyst - Controls will monitor and control project performance to support the delivery of critical projects on time and within budget. Core activities of this role will be centered around tracking project progress & performance to deliver accurate performance, forecasting and reporting insights to enable informed business decisions.
Successful delivery will provide visibility on program status through program planning and control activities including estimate at completion (EAC), status reporting and risk analysis.
Day to day duties will include, but not limited to;
- Manage and coordinate the establishment of cost control structures to ensure project setup within the ERP meets internal and external cost control and reporting requirements
- Manage baseline establishment and change control processes, ensuring impacts on cost are assessed and communicated effectively
- Oversee budget development, cost control, forecasting and variance analysis
- Apply project controls methodologies including earned value management (EVM) and schedule performance analysis
- Identify project risks, trends and opportunities, recommending mitigation strategies where required to maintain and improve project profitability
About you
To be successful in this role and to best leverage the opportunities provided by L3Harris, some skills & experience ideal applicants will bring include;
Bachelor's Degree, or similar, and a minimum of 6 years relevant experience
- Strong knowledge and experience of project controls methodologies, inc budgeting, change control processes, cost control, forecasting and earned value analysis
Demonstrated experience driving an earned value tool
Familiarity with CASG Cost and Profit Principles desirable
Proficient with Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications
Ability to handle multiple priorities and projects.
What we offer
Working at L3Harris offers various benefits including;
A dynamic and inclusive working environment
Company-paid parking in Fremantle
An additional week of leave per annum plus the option to buy or sell up to 2 weeks additional annual leave
Flexible working arrangements and a commitment to work life balance
Company supported professional development programs
Salary continuance insurance
Novated leasing
Retail Reward programs
Health insurance discounts
Want to explore further?
For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]
L3Harris respectfully requests no agency submissions at this time.
All applicants must have Australian Citizenship in order to obtain and hold an Australian Defence Security Clearance.
Eligibility and clearance process information can be found at;
https://www.defence.gov.au/security/clearances/about/overview