Strategic Defence Finance Advisor

Australian Department of Defence; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Department of Defence in Garden Island, Sydney, seeks an APS 6 Finance Advisor to guide a small team in delivering strategic financial advice to Navy and NSSG clients.

The role focuses on identifying financial risks, budgeting, End of Financial Year forecasting, and explaining financial information clearly to a broad audience while embracing technology to improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• Passion for finance/accounting work and strong client engagement abilities.
• Ability to operate independently under broad direction to perform complex financial management tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on Defence and Government financial matters.
• Build and sustain relationships with team members and key clients.
• Coordinate financial governance requirements and ensure compliance with financial management frameworks.
• Contribute to budget preparations and evaluation of financial performance across budgets and capabilities.
• Identify financial issues and deliver objective analyses and conclusions.

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Budgeting

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP ERP

Oracle Financials

Job description

Australian Department of Defence in Garden Island, Sydney, seeks an APS 6 Finance Advisor to guide a small team in delivering strategic financial advice to Navy and NSSG clients.

The role focuses on identifying financial risks, budgeting, End of Financial Year forecasting, and explaining financial information clearly to a broad audience while embracing technology to improve efficiency.