Financial Analyst

Brisbane Permanent AU$120,000 - AU$130,000 per year View Job Description
This role partners with Government and Defence operations to deliver accurate financial reporting, analysis and commercial insight across complex contracts. You'll support performance management, compliance and decision‑making in a structured, high‑accountability environment from a Brisbane‑based finance team.
  • Newly created position to support business expansion
  • Permanent, full time | Hybrid working

About Our Client

An organisation supporting critical Government and Defence supply chain operations is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to join its finance team. This role operates in a structured, highly regulated environment and partners closely with operational leaders to deliver strong financial insight and governance.

Job Description

You will support financial performance across multiple contracts, delivering accurate reporting, analysis and commercial insights that enable informed decision-making.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Financial performance reporting including P&L, budgets, forecasts and KPIs
  • Monthly close activities, journals and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Financial analysis and modelling to support cost control and performance improvement
  • Providing clear financial commentary to operational and commercial stakeholders
  • Supporting audit, compliance and statutory reporting requirements
  • Identifying risks, opportunities and process improvement initiatives

The Successful Applicant

  • Degree qualified in Finance, Accounting or Commerce
  • CA / CPA qualified (or equivalent)
  • Experience in financial or management accounting within a complex environment
  • Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP/reporting systems
  • Analytical, detail-oriented and commercially minded
  • Confident communicator able to partner across the business



What's on Offer

  • Exposure to nationally significant Government and Defence operations
  • Stable, long-term opportunity in a high‑accountability environment
  • Collaborative finance team with strong professional standards



Contact
Aj Bhatia
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7012838
Phone number
+61 403 184 201

Job summary

Function
Accounting & Finance
Specialisation
Management Accounting
Industry
Transport & Distribution
Location
Brisbane
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Aj Bhatia
Consultant phone
+61 403 184 201
Job Reference
JN-052026-7012838

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