Business Review Group is seeking an experienced Cost and Finance Analyst to support the Team-oriented and Autonomous Systems Project Office (CASPO) at Amberley.

The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of AIR6015 Air Autonomous Collaborative Platforms and the MQ-28 Ghost Bat capability, providing specialist cost analysis, financial forecasting, modelling and project support.

This is an opportunity to join a high-performing, integrated Defence environment and support the financial management and long-term investment decisions of a nationally significant capability program.

Key Details:

Location: Amberley, QLD
Clearance: NV1
Engagement: Full-time
Work Arrangement: Onsite

Key Responsibilities

- Support project financial management, including forecasts, cost estimates and cost models.
- Develop and maintain financial models to support project planning and decision-making.
- Analyse cost drivers, trends and variances, translating complex data into clear financial insights.
- Provide financial and commercial advice to project teams, senior leaders and other stakeholders.
- Support procurement activities, including financial analysis of proposals and tender responses.
- Ensure financial activities align with Defence policies, frameworks and governance requirements.
- Assist the finance team with cost modelling, estimation and reporting.
- Support broader project controls, administration and program-delivery activities.
- Improve financial management tools, reporting processes and data quality.




- Build productive working relationships across Defence and industry.
- Undertake occasional interstate travel where required.

Essential Requirements

- Approximately 5-7 years' experience in cost estimation, financial modelling, forecasting or project finance.
- Experience working within Defence, government or another complex project environment.
- Demonstrated capability in cost analysis, cost management and cost modelling.
- Strong understanding of Defence financial management, costing frameworks and procurement processes.
- Experience preparing project forecasts and communicating financial insights for major programs.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formula development, modelling and forecasting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders and industry partners.
- High attention to detail, accuracy, governance and data integrity.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality work under pressure.

Desirable Experience

- Project controls and project-support experience.
- Experience with Defence documentation and writing standards.
- Experience supporting procurement or tender-evaluation activities.
- Proficiency with Power BI or other data visualisation and business intelligence tools.
- A bachelor's degree in finance, financial management or a related discipline.
- An advanced diploma or associate degree in program or project management.

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📌 Cost and Finance Analyst - Defence (Brisbane City)
🏢 Business Review Group
📍 Brisbane City