APS 5 - Finance Analyst

Australian Department of Defence; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian Department of Defence in Canberra is seeking an APS 5 Financial Analyst to support Finance Business Partnering across Defence. You will analyse financial information, explain findings to non-financial colleagues, and assist with budget and management reporting to support decision making.

You will work with stakeholders and Defence groups to understand operations, communicate insights clearly, and contribute to continuous improvement in financial processes.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to analyse and interpret financial information.
• Ability to communicate financial findings to non-financial colleagues.
• Strong MS Excel capabilities and data handling.
• Experience with budgeting and management reporting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Undertake budget and management reporting.
• Analyse financial results and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Support enterprise-wide decision making with financial insights.
• Collaborate with team across Finance to deliver financial outputs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Excel proficiency

Financial reporting

Education

Accounting/Finance background

Tools

Excel

Job description

Australian Department of Defence - Canberra ACT

1d ago , from Australian Department of Defence

• $89,841 - $96,829 + up to 15.4% Superannuation
• Canberra - ACT

The Role

Defence is seeking outstanding analysts to support Finance Business Partnering to deliver and support financial outcomes across Defence. Defence Finance Group (DFG) leads financial operations, management and performance across Defence, delivering financial support to projects and capability, management and business partnering services.

As an APS 5 Financial Analyst you will combine your passion for finance with your stakeholder engagement skills. You will have an ability to analyse and interpret financial information, and be able to explain your findings to those with a non-financial background.

You will undertake budget and management reporting, and assist stakeholders to undertake financial tasks. You will work with others across the Group to understand issues, analyse financial results and communicate your findings to support enterprise wide decision making.

About our Team

Financial Performance & Management (FP&M) Division provides client-facing finance partners across the country, working closely with Defence Groups and Services to deliver management accounting, advice and support. DFG is the largest finance function in the Commonwealth, offering significant career opportunities for finance professionals. Career development and movement are actively encouraged, with a wide variety of subject matter areas to choose from.

DFG manages over $50 billion in funding, equating to a budget of more than $100 million per day. The breadth of technical challenges and opportunities to develop experience and leadership capabilities is second to none. DFG is a large team that actively shares ideas and collaborates across an enormously diverse business, delivering financial insight to inform decision-making across Defence.

We are looking for new talent from the private and public sectors with fresh ways of thinking to join our rejuvenated culture.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate has started a career in accounting or finance and brings transferable skills from the public or private sector. You will have strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel, and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to a wide range of stakeholders.

You enjoy building relationships, understanding business operations, and helping clients solve problems. You demonstrate initiative, attention to detail, organisation, and the ability to work with limited direction. You are adaptable, eager to learn, and committed to continuous improvement.

We are also seeking candidates with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a results-focused mindset, and the ability to influence and engage stakeholders through effective written and verbal communication. Defence-specific training will be provided to support success in the role.