Cost & Finance Analyst | Defence | Western...

Our client is delivering a nationally significant Defence capability program focused on next-generation autonomous aerospace technology. You’ll join a collaborative, high-performing team supporting critical Defence capability outcomes within a complex project environment.

About the role

As the Cost & Finance Analyst, you’ll provide specialist expertise in financial forecasting, cost estimation, cost modelling and commercial analysis to support a major Defence program. Working closely with internal stakeholders, you’ll help shape financial decision-making, improve reporting capability and ensure strong financial governance across the program.

Responsibilities

- Develop and maintain project forecasts, cost estimates and financial models.
- Analyse cost drivers, trends and variances, providing meaningful financial insights.
- Support financial management across a complex Defence program.
- Provide financial and commercial advice to project teams and senior stakeholders.
- Support procurement activities through financial analysis of tenders and proposals.
- Ensure compliance with Defence financial frameworks, policies and governance.




- Improve financial reporting, modelling tools and processes.
- Build strong relationships with Defence and industry stakeholders.

What’s in it for you?

- Long-term contract through to June 2027 with possibility of extension.
- Opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant Defence capability.
- Cooperative team environment with exposure to senior Defence stakeholders.

Requirements

- Australian Citizenship with a current NV1 Security Clearance (essential).
- 5+ years’ experience in cost estimation, financial modelling or financial forecasting.
- Experience within Defence, Government or another complex project environment.
- Strong understanding of Defence financial management, costing frameworks and procurement processes.
- Advanced Excel skills including financial modelling and forecasting.
- Power BI or business intelligence reporting experience is highly regarded.
- Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Contract: Initial contract through to 30 June 2027

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📌 Cost & Finance Analyst | Defence | Western... (Queensland)
🏢 Talent International
📍 Queensland