Financial Advisor

Defence Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Defence Australia is seeking outstanding financial analysts to support Finance Business Partners in delivering and improving financial outcomes across Defence. The APS 5 Financial Analyst role is based at either RAAF Base Amberley or Brisbane Enoggera, combining finance with stakeholder engagement to explain complex financial information to non-financial colleagues.

You will undertake budget and management reporting, partner with stakeholders on financial tasks, and collaborate with the FP&M

Qualifications

• Strong financial analysis and interpretation skills.
• Ability to explain financial findings to non-financial users.
• Proven stakeholder engagement and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform budget and management reporting for Defence finance.
• Partner with stakeholders to undertake financial tasks.
• Analyse financial results and communicate findings to support decision making.
• Support enterprise-wide financial insights and performance improvement.

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Excel

Education

Accounting/Finance background

Tools

Excel

Job description

Defence is seeking outstanding financial analysts to support Finance Business Partners deliver and support financial outcomes across Defence. The 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, based at either RAAF Base Amberley or Brisbane Enoggera, 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 partner with 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

The Financial Performance & Management (FP&M) Division provides client-facing finance business partnering 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 helps manage 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.

Application Closing Date: 11:30pm Sunday 15 November 2026.