Commercial & Financial Data Analyst

Kinexus; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development opportunities

Subsidised parking

Flexible working

Leave arrangements (paid parental, etc

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Defence related Commercial & Financial Specialist to support maritime sustainment programs for the Australian Defence sector. As a Commercial & Financial Data Analyst you will provide financial, commercial and analytical insights to drive informed decisions across naval maintenance contracts.

You will analyse large datasets, monitor performance, support contract management activities and develop dashboards and reporting solutions for stakeholders, contributing to nationally

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Data Science, Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in financial analysis, commercial management and cost control.
• Experience drafting ASDEFCON templates.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret large datasets.
• Experience developing dashboards and BI reports.
• Understanding of contract management, procurement and governance principles.

Responsibilities

• Analyse financial, commercial and project datasets to identify trends, risks, opportunities and performance outcomes.
• Review cost, forecasting and project reporting information to support informed decision‑making.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports and visualisations that provide meaningful business insights.
• Support project controls assurance activities, including performance reviews, health checks and cost analysis.
• Collaborate with project managers, commercial teams and stakeholders to improve forecasting and reporting accuracy.
• Conduct financial and contract compliance audits as required.
• Monitor contract performance and assist with contract administration activities.
• Contribute to procurement planning and the development of commercial documentation.
• Support the ongoing improvement of data governance, reporting frameworks and management processes.
• Translate complex financial and analytical information into practical recommendations for stakeholders.
• Engage with Defence, industry partners and multidisciplinary project teams to deliver successful program outcomes.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of contract management plans, compliance tools and performance frameworks.

Skills

Financial analysis

Commercial management

Cost control

Project controls

ASDEFCON templates

Data analytics

Dashboards & BI

Contract management

Procurement processes

Governance principles

Education

Degree qualification in Finance, Accounting, Data Science, Engineering or a related discipline

Job description

Amentum is continually expanding our opportunities working on prominent defence projects across air, land and sea supporting the critical capabilities that keep Australia safe. We have a growing presence in cyber, space and nuclear programs.

Tell me about this role:

Amentum are seeking a Defence related Commercial & Financial Specialist to support the delivery of critical maritime sustainment programs for the Australian Defence sector. As a Commercial & Financial Data Analyst, you will provide valuable financial, commercial and analytical insights that help drive informed decision-making across complex naval maintenance projects and contracts.

Working within Naval maintenance organisation, you'll analyse large datasets, monitor commercial and financial performance, support contract management activities, and develop meaningful reporting solutions that enable stakeholders to effectively manage project outcomes, risks and opportunities. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded analyst who enjoys turning complex data into actionable insights while contributing to nationally significant Defence capability programs.

We're offering uncapped training and development opportunities as well as other benefits including subsidised parking, flexible working and different leave arrangements including paid parental, study, reserve and volunteer leave.

What will I be doing day to day?

• Analyse financial, commercial and project datasets to identify trends, risks, opportunities and performance outcomes.
• Review cost, forecasting and project reporting information to support informed decision-making.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports and visualisations that provide meaningful business insights.
• Support project controls assurance activities, including performance reviews, health checks and cost analysis.
• Collaborate with project managers, commercial teams and key stakeholders to improve forecasting and reporting accuracy.
• Conduct financial and contract compliance audits as required.
• Monitor contract performance and assist with contract administration activities.
• Contribute to procurement planning and the development of commercial documentation.
• Support the ongoing improvement of data governance, reporting frameworks and management processes.
• Translate complex financial and analytical information into practical recommendations for stakeholders.
• Engage with Defence, industry partners and multidisciplinary project teams to deliver successful program outcomes.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of contract management plans, compliance tools and performance frameworks.

What sort of skills do I need?

• Degree qualification in Finance, Accounting, Data Science, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in financial analysis, commercial management, cost control or project controls within complex project environments.
• Experience drafting and utilising ASDEFCON suite of templates.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large and complex datasets.
• Experience developing dashboards and reports using business intelligence and data visualisation tools.
• Understanding of contract management, procurement processes and commercial governance principles.