Business Review Group is seeking an experienced Cost and Finance Analyst to support the Cooperative and Autonomous Systems Project Office (CASPO) at Amberley.
The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of AIR**** 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)
🏢 Business Review Group
📍 Brisbane