Cost Modelling & Commercial Specialist

Proximity, an SPA Australia Company; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Health and wellbeing support

Professional development, support and funding

Career progression pathways

Community engagement opportunities

Job summary

A leading consulting firm seeks an experienced Financial Analyst/Cost Modeller in Canberra. The candidate should be CPA-qualified with extensive expertise in strategic procurement for government projects. Responsibilities include managing procurement projects, developing documentation, and providing financial advice. The role requires strong stakeholder management and a proactive approach. Flexible work options and professional development opportunities are provided within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance.
• Experience supporting procurement and contract management for government projects.
• Strong initiative and proactive approach in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver major procurement projects.
• Develop RFx documentation and support evaluations.
• Process monthly and year‑end project close activities.
• Support government client projects with financial management.
• Deliver and/or negotiate value‑based outcomes for business areas
• Use contract and vendor management tools to ensure compliance and effectively manage risks and issues
• Demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach in a dynamic environment
• Support government client projects with financial management, including project budget preparation, actual profit and loss reporting and analysis, and commitment reporting
• Provide project finance advice and support, acting as the first point of contact for a range of stakeholders
• Process monthly and year‑end project close activities, including account reconciliations, accruals, and adjustment journals
• Assist with project trend analysis, highlighting key implications and recommended actions

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project documentation

Contract negotiation

Financial management

Contract management

Budgeting

P&L reporting

Project finance

Governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, commerce or business administration

Certificate IV in Procurement and Contract Management

CPA Australia membership (or eligibility)

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Costing tools

Job description

Overview

SPA Australia is a leading provider of integrated consulting, legal, commercial and analytics services to government and large organisations. Our multidisciplinary approach combined with trusted advisory and leading-edge technology and analysis takes our clients further. For more than five decades, Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA) has supported clients across the world to meet complex national security challenges. In 2025 SPA Australia acquired Proximity Advisory Services, a well‑established and highly regarded consultancy organisation with unrivalled legal abilities, exceptional commercial capability, and a raft of specialisations in consulting. Today, SPA has a global footprint, including more than 130 employees based across Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide.

Responsibilities

Our team is growing, with client work ready to be delivered. We are seeking an experienced Financial Analyst/Cost Modeller, ideally CPA‑qualified, with extensive expertise in supporting strategic procurement and/or contract management for government projects or agencies. The Procurement & Contract team delivers on‑site services to our Commonwealth clients and assists them in solving real problems to make a meaningful difference.

• Use stakeholder management and project documentation skills to achieve successful client outcomes
• Plan and deliver major procurement projects
• Develop RFx documentation, support evaluations, and assist with contract negotiations that demonstrate value for money
• Support the provision of first‑line probity advice, governance, and assurance to ensure ethical behaviour throughout procurement processes
• Deliver and/or negotiate value‑based outcomes for business areas
• Use contract and vendor management tools to ensure compliance and effectively manage risks and issues
• Demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach in a dynamic environment
• Support government client projects with financial management, including project budget preparation, actual profit and loss reporting and analysis, and commitment reporting
• Provide project finance advice and support, acting as the first point of contact for a range of stakeholders
• Process monthly and year‑end project close activities, including account reconciliations, accruals, and adjustment journals
• Assist with project trend analysis, highlighting key implications and recommended actions

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Procurement and Contract Management
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, commerce or business administration
• CPA Australia membership (or eligibility)

Security Clearance

To be eligible for this role, you must be able to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance. An Australian Government Security Clearance (Baseline or above) is required.

Location

The role is based in Canberra, and work is delivered on‑site with clients.

Working with SPA Australia

Collaborating with our clients to overcome challenges and achieve excellent outcomes is what matters most. We create an exceptional workplace culture that empowers our people with the confidence and knowledge to find the ‘right fit’ solution for client needs. We’re committed to a safe and respectful workplace where everyone – regardless of identity, orientation, background or ability – feels valued and accepted. Our values are central to everything we do: Genuine, taking a Bold Approach, and delivering Helpful outcomes in an Objective, Trusted, and Responsive way.

Benefits

• Flexible working options
• Health and wellbeing support – financial and educational
• Professional development, support and funding
• Career progression pathways supporting your development and career goals
• The chance to give back to your community by working with our not‑for‑profit partners

Apply

We offer a competitive salary package with options to earn on‑the‑job awards and bonuses, a collaborative team environment, a swag of benefits to support you and your colleagues, and the opportunity to do high‑impact, meaningful work. To find out more or to have a confidential discussion, please contact Loretta Pabian at [e-mail] / [e-mail].