Strategic Business & Financial Adviser – Defence Capability | NV1 | Canberra
Azooa is preparing a response toDepartment of Defence RFx***** – Financial and Business Support Servicesand is seeking a suitably qualifiedStrategic Business & Financial Adviserto support theCapability Development Division (CDD).
This is a seniorLevel 3 professional contracting engagementsuited to an experienced Defence/Commonwealth finance skilled with solid capability across strategic financial advice, budgeting, forecasting, governance, reporting and executive stakeholder engagement.
Opportunity Overview
Client:Department of Defence
RFQ:RFx*****
Role:Strategic Business & Financial Adviser – Defence Capability
Level:Professional Contractor – Level 3
Location:Russell Offices, ACT
Clearance:NV1 – mandatory
Proposed commencement:1 October ****
Initial term:Through 30 June ****
Extensions:2 x 12 months, potentially through 30 June ****
Flexible working:May be available subject to Defence approval and operational/security requirements
About the Role
The Capability Development Division requires a senior financial advisory specialist to provide strategic financial and business advice across the Division.
The successful contractor will support executive decision-making, financial compliance, governance and effective management of Defence resources in accordance with Commonwealth and Defence financial frameworks.
The role will operate with a considerable degree of independence and will require strong judgement, stakeholder-management capability and the ability to provide authoritative advice on funding, expenditure, budgeting, forecasting and financial governance.
Key Responsibilities
Establish and maintain sound financial and budget-management practices across CDD
Develop and maintain appropriate financial controls
Provide expert financial and policy advice to senior Defence stakeholders
Prepare and manage operating budgets
Deliver financial forecasts, reports, dashboards and management information




Coordinate Division-wide budget reviews and financial updates
Support Senate Estimates, Annual Reports and other external reporting requirements
Provide strategic costing, funding and financial-assurance advice
Support financial governance, audit and compliance activities
Monitor expenditure and financial obligations
Assist with invoice-payment and financial-management processes
Develop and document financial and business processes and SOPs
Support contract-management and governance meetings
Undertake knowledge transfer and transition activities with Defence personnel
Work collaboratively with stakeholders to achieve effective funding and project outcomes
Strong Candidate Profile
Significant senior Defence or Commonwealth financial-management experience
Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial-reporting capability
Financial governance, assurance and compliance experience
Experience supporting senior executives and complex stakeholder groups
Strategic funding and costing experience
Experience with Commonwealth decision-making and financial frameworks
Strong audit, reporting and governance capability
Qualifications & Systems Experience
Bachelor's degree in finance, commerce, business or a related discipline
Master's degree in finance, commerce, business or a related discipline
FCPA or equivalent professional accounting accreditation
More than 4 years' experience usingIBRS
Working knowledge ofCapabilityOne
Ideally around 20 years' experience delivering comparable financial-management or advisory services within Defence or other Commonwealth environments
Security Clearance
Candidates must hold and maintain an activeNV1 security clearancefor the duration of the engagement.
Rate Guidance
Maximum rate:$******/hour + GST
Recommended competitive rate:approximately$******/hour including super
Candidates with particularly strong Defence financial-management experience, FCPA-level credentials, specialist systems knowledge and exceptional domain alignment may still be considered at different rates.
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