Finance Analyst

Babcock; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work policy

Wellbeing and defence leave entitle‑ m

Study leave and professional dev

Job summary

Babcock Australasia is seeking a Finance Analyst in Western Australia to deliver accurate analysis, forecasting and financial insights. You will develop financial models to support pricing, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and profitability analysis, working with stakeholders across the business.

You will analyse budgets, forecasts and actuals, conduct variance analysis with clear commentary, consolidate inputs for planning cycles and ensure data accuracy across systems.

Qualifications

• Australian Citizenship with the ability to obtain Defence clearance.
• Relevant qualifications in accounting, finance, data analysis or related disciplines.
• CPA/CA qualification, or currently working towards is highly desirable.
• Advanced Excel and experience with modelling tools.
• Experience with budgets, forecasts and actuals to identify trends, variances and opportunities.
• Hands-on experience preparing variance analysis and commentary for internal stakeholders.
• Experience supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles, including data consolidation and validation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and maintenance of financial models and dashboards to support business planning and decision-making.
• Analyse financial data from budgets, forecasts, and actuals to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct variance analysis between actual results and budget and forecasts, providing clear commentary and insights.
• Collaborate with operational teams to gather financial inputs and understand business drivers.
• Monitor key financial metrics and performance indicators, flagging risks and anomalies.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting processes by consolidating inputs and validating assumptions.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of financial data across systems and reports.
• Contribute to ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requests from project teams or business units.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Variance analysis

Education

Accounting/Finance

CPA/CA qualification

Tools

Modelling tools

Job description

About the role

The Finance Analyst plays a key role in supporting informed financial and commercial decision-making through the delivery of accurate analysis, forecasting and financial insights. This role develops and maintains financial models to support pricing, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and profitability analysis. Working closely with stakeholders across the business, the Finance Analyst helps identify key financial drivers, risks and opportunities to support business performance and strategic objectives.
Your duties will include but are not limited to:

• Assist in the development and maintenance of financial models and dashboards to support business planning and decision-making.
• Analyse financial data from budgets, forecasts, and actuals to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct variance analysis between actual results and budget and forecasts, providing clear commentary and insights.
• Collaborate with operational teams to gather financial inputs and understand business drivers.
• Monitor key financial metrics and performance indicators, flagging risks and anomalies.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting processes by consolidating inputs and validating assumptions.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of financial data across systems and reports.
• Contribute to ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requests from project teams or business units.
• Ensure that all costs are funded by the contract and highlight any inconsistencies
• Understanding of Commonwealth pricing principles for pricing S&Q or other customer submissions.
• Assist in timely visibility of KPI information to program stakeholders to encourage prompt actions where off track
• Assist in increasing the accuracy of forecasts and work with stakeholders including project controls to achieve

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Australian Citizenship with the ability to obtain or maintain a Defence security clearance.
• Relevant qualifications in accounting, finance, data analysis or related disciplines.
• CPA/CA qualification, or currently working towards is highly desirable.
• Advanced Excel and experience with modelling tools.
• Experience working with financial data from budgets, forecasts and actuals to identify trends, variances and opportunities for improvement.
• Hands-on experience preparing variance analysis and commentary for internal stakeholders.
• Experience supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles, including data consolidation and validation.
• Experience working collaboratively with operational or project teams to gather financial inputs.

Your future at Babcock - what we offer you

• Our agile working policies offer more choice and autonomy. For you, this could mean flexible start and finish times, a mix of office and home working, or even condensed working weeks.
• Our work life integration policy offers attractive leave entitlements including (not limited to) wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave, and we are proud to be a Work180 endorsed employer.
• Babcock’s supportive and engaging environment, coupled with our capability framework, aims to advance your career with internal development programs, self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave.
• Our beRewarded platform offers endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan.
• As a principles driven organisation, our weRecognise program aims to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in line with our Principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.

Who we are

Babcock Australasia combines the best talent and in-country expertise while leveraging the rich 130+ year global heritage of Babcock International Group, a FTSE 100 international defence company.

Our team of 1,800+ experienced staff ensure critical services and assets are readily available, affordable, and future proof. From maritime sustainment and secure communications, to lifesaving helicopter missions and managing critical fleets, we ensure our customers are equipped to fulfil their mission

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together,

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Defence Security Clearance for the role, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.

Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.