Defence Finance Analyst – Budget & Risk

Department of Defence; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Defence Defence Finance Group (DFG) seeks experienced finance professionals to join the Navy finance team in Sydney, NSW. You will work independently, delivering financial data analysis, risk identification and insights into cost drivers affecting capability achievement.

Ideal candidates have an accounting/finance background, strong communication and client engagement skills, and a commitment to learning.

Qualifications

• Provide financial management support, including budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills to identify risks and opportunities and inform decision-making.
• Explain complex financial information clearly to a broad range of clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial management support, assist with budget preparation and financial performance monitoring and reporting in accordance with Defence objectives.
• Understand and provide advice on Defence and government financial management matters.
• Apply financial management knowledge and undertake objective and systematic analysis to draw accurate conclusions based on evidence.
• Build and sustain effective relationships with team members and stakeholders, and actively participate in team work and group activities.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Risk assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Cost driver analysis

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Job description

Department of Defence Defence Finance Group (DFG) seeks experienced finance professionals to join the Navy finance team in Sydney, NSW. You will work independently, delivering financial data analysis, risk identification and insights into cost drivers affecting capability achievement.

Ideal candidates have an accounting/finance background, strong communication and client engagement skills, and a commitment to learning.