Strategic Program Finance Analyst – Global Impact

Leidos Australia Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Program Financial Analyst to drive financial performance and enable strategic decision-making across critical IT projects in Australia. You will partner with program teams, finance, and operations to deliver timely insights and robust budgets.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, experience with CostPoint and other financial systems, and eligibility for Baseline security clearance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to manage financial performance and governance across programs.
• Experience partnering with program, delivery and finance teams to provide strategic financial advice.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to manage diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Partner with program and project teams and stakeholders to provide strategic financial advice aligned to goals and contractual obligations.
• Provide decision support through cost analysis, scenario modelling and risk assessment for proactive financial management.
• Lead monthly financial reporting and variance analysis for senior stakeholders.
• Assist budgeting and forecasting using historical performance data to guide planning and resource allocation.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and systems.

Skills

Financial management

Reporting

Governance

Excel

CostPoint

OAC

OBI

Stakeholder management

Security clearance

Tools

CostPoint

OAC

OBI

Job description

Leidos Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Program Financial Analyst to drive financial performance and enable strategic decision-making across critical IT projects in Australia. You will partner with program teams, finance, and operations to deliver timely insights and robust budgets.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, experience with CostPoint and other financial systems, and eligibility for Baseline security clearance.