Job Description
Seeking an experienced Finance Officer with experience working across complex projects ready for a current role. Finance Project Officer Your new company Join a leading organisation delivering complex projects and programs across Australia. We are seeking a Finance Project Officer to support the financial operations and administration of a diverse portfolio of projects. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented finance or project professional who enjoys working across project controls, cost management, reporting, and stakeholder coordination in a fast-paced environment.
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Based in Canberra, you will work closely with project teams, finance professionals, and key business stakeholders to ensure accurate financial data, strong project governance, and effective project performance reporting.
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Your new role Reporting to the Project Management Office, you will play a key role in supporting project delivery through accurate financial and project cost control activities.
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Your responsibilities will include:
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Establishing and maintaining project financial records and cost structures
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Processing project setup, amendments, and closure activities
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Managing project cost allocations and labour cost coding
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Supporting timesheet processing, reconciliation, and error resolution
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Monitoring and maintaining project financial data integrity
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Processing project-related expense adjustments and transfers
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Assisting with project reporting and performance data management
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Liaising with project managers, corporate finance teams, and stakeholders to resolve queries and improve processes
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Identifying opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency
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What you'll need to succeed
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To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
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Previous experience in project finance, project cost controls, or financial coordination
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Strong attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy
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Experience working with finance systems, ERP platforms, or project management tools
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Solid analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills
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Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
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A proactive approach and continuous improvement mindset
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Qualifications in Finance, Business, Project Management, or a related discipline will be highly regarded
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The preferred candidate will hold an AGSVA recognised Baseline security clearance or higher
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What you get in return
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Initial 6-month contract
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Opportunity to work on complex and meaningful projects
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Collaborative and supportive team environment
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Exposure to project finance, governance, and project control functions
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📌 Project Finance Officer (Canberra)
🏢 Rashi Joshi
📍 Canberra