Financial Analyst - Business

The key duties of the position include:

The Role

Navy Finance has several APS5 Finance Analyst vacancies at Garden Island Defence precinct and Defence Plaza in Sydney, NSW. The positions available are embedded Finance Analyst roles supporting Navy Fleet Command Units and Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG) System Program Offices (SPOs) in the Maritime Domain.

As an APS5 Finance Analyst you will assist APS6 Finance Advisors by undertaking a range of financial analysis tasks and activities, including:

• Providing financial management support, assisting with budget preparation and financial performance monitoring and reporting in accordance with Defence objectives.
• Coordinating financial governance requirements and promoting compliance with financial management frameworks.
• Understanding and providing advice on Defence and government financial management matters.
• Applying financial management knowledge and undertaking objective and systematic analysis to draw accurate conclusions based on evidence.
• Building and sustaining effective relationships with team members and actively participating in team work and group activities.
• Interpreting and complying with legislative, policy and regulatory frameworks.
• Assessing financial management issues and recommending solutions to achieve business outcomes.

About our Team

Navy Finance Branch, within the Financial Performance & Management Division (FP&M) provides financial advice and analysis to the Chief of Navy, the Commander of the Australian Fleet, their leadership team and leaders of the Maritime Domain within Capability and Sustainment Group.

The positions of Finance Analyst - Fleet and Maritime are based at the Garden Island Dockland Precinct in Woolloomooloo, and at Defence Plaza in the Sydney CBD. The positions provide embedded and remote financial services for Navy & Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group in support of the sustainment and operating budgets for:

• Fleet Command;
• Director General Major Surface Ships; and
• Director General Maritime Support

FP&M Division delivers financial advice and performance reporting to Groups and Services, Ministers and other government departments, across all Defence programs and activities including workforce, capital, sustainment and operating budgets.

FP&M Division consists of over 400 staff working in six branches, each managing around $6 Billion per year, with embedded finance staff across the country working closely with business areas. Principally, the Division is responsible for delivering financial management information and advice to ensure Defence leaders can make well informed decisions. Think big numbers, many complex projects running in parallel, and close public scrutiny requiring carefully managed finances.

As you progress with FP&M Division you will have the opportunity to have a "seat at the table" with some of the most respected leaders in Australia. You will be acknowledged as an expert in your field, and expected to deliver trusted financial advice. Information you provide will be relied upon to make decisions of national significance, information that helps shape major national operations and initiatives.

By partnering with business areas you will see the direct impact of the work you deliver and how it affects broader operational outcomes. Each operational area you support helps you to build a deeper understanding of Defence's mission, as you build your career. You also have the opportunity to work in blended teams with diverse stakeholder groups that will challenge the way you think and help you develop stronger communication skills.

Our Ideal Candidate

Do you like the idea of a role that combines a passion for finance/numbers with people?

Our ideal candidate will have commenced a career in accounting/finance in the private or public sectors that will give you a range of transferable skills to Defence. You have strong communication skills and stakeholder engagement capabilities, and you are naturally suited to explaining complex financial information to a broad range of stakeholders. You enjoy learning about the people and business areas you support, and like to keep your clients happy and help them solve problems.

You are developing a strong understanding of accounting fundamentals, analysis of cost drivers and their interrelationship with budget performance, in addition to their impact on a balance sheet. You are committed to learning and enjoy using technology to enable smarter, more efficient ways of working.

Other competencies we are targeting include:

• Improvement focus, strong results orientation, and seeks to add value through improving processes and systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and an analytical approach with conceptual capabilities and flexible approach.
• Ability to influence with strong written and verbal communication across a broad variety of stakeholders.

Eligibility

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at 'Negative Vetting Level 1'.