Defense Financial Analyst & Cost Estimator (Canberra)

Azooa; Canberra; Presencial; AUD 120.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Azooa is seeking an experienced Financial Advisor for a Defence engagement in Canberra. You will develop and maintain detailed cost estimates, financial models and reconciled summaries to support program decisions and funding approvals.

Role requires tertiary accounting and business administration qualifications, plus strong budgeting, governance and MS Office proficiency. Onsite in Canberra with clearances aligned to Defence frameworks and client requirements.

Formación

• Tertiary qualifications in accounting and business administration.
• Demonstrated capability in project cost estimation and analysis supporting decision‑making and government approvals.
• Strong budgeting knowledge and financial policy advisory ability.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain detailed project and program cost estimates, financial models and reconciled cost summaries.
• Analyse whole‑of‑life acquisition and sustainment costs, workforce costs, project dependencies and affordability.
• Prepare risk‑adjusted estimates and assess inherent and contingent cost risks.
• Support business cases, investment decisions, milestone reviews and government funding approvals with financial analysis and documentation.
• Coordinate budgets, forecasts, financial performance monitoring and reporting.
• Analyse complex financial data, validate assumptions and provide evidence-based options and recommendations.
• Advise on financial policy, accounting requirements, governance and compliance with applicable Defence financial frameworks.
• Identify financial risks, investigate budget movements and historical decisions, and recommend practical responses.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, business analysts and finance stakeholders; share knowledge and support team capability.
• Prepare monthly work plans and progress reports, and participate in progress meetings, workshops and briefings.

Conocimientos

Cost estimation

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Autonomy

Governance

MS Office

Educación

Accounting degree

Business Administration degree

Herramientas

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Descripción del empleo

Azooa is seeking an experienced Financial Advisor for a Defence engagement in Canberra. You will develop and maintain detailed cost estimates, financial models and reconciled summaries to support program decisions and funding approvals.

Role requires tertiary accounting and business administration qualifications, plus strong budgeting, governance and MS Office proficiency. Onsite in Canberra with clearances aligned to Defence frameworks and client requirements.