Financial Advisor in Brisbane

Defence is seeking outstanding financial advisors, to be based at either RAAF Base Amberley or Brisbane Enoggera, to undertake Finance Business Partnering Roles that deliver and support financial outcomes across Defence. The Defence Finance Group (DFG) leads financial operations, management and performance across Defence, delivering financial support to projects and capability, management and business partnering services.

As an APS 6 Financial Advisor you will combine your passion for finance with your stakeholder engagement skills. You will have an ability to analyse and interpret financial information, and be able to explain your findings to those with a non-financial background. You will undertake budget and management reporting, and partner with stakeholders to undertake financial tasks. You will work with others across the Group to understand issues, analyse financial results and communicate your findings to support enterprise wide decision making.

About our Team: The Financial Performance & Management (FP&M) Division provides client-facing finance business partnering across the country, working closely with Defence Groups and Services to deliver management accounting, advice and support. DFG is the largest finance function in the Commonwealth, offering significant career opportunities for finance professionals. Career development and movement are actively encouraged, with a wide variety of subject matter areas to choose from. DFG helps manage over $50 billion in funding, equating to a budget of more than $100 million per day. The breadth of technical challenges and opportunities to develop experience and leadership capabilities is second to none. DFG is a large team that actively shares ideas and collaborates across an enormously diverse business, delivering financial insights to inform decision-making across Defence.

We are looking for new talent from the private and public sectors with fresh ways of thinking to join our rejuvenated culture.

Our Ideal Candidate: Our ideal candidate will have commenced a career in accounting or finance in the private or public sector and possess skills transferable to Defence, including:

• The ability to explain financial information to a diverse range of stakeholders and build an understanding of the business areas you support.
• Initiative and a client-focused approach to solving problems, supported by a willingness to learn, a strong work ethic and sound judgement.
• The ability to adapt to change and contribute to continuous process improvements.

We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate:

• Effective leadership skills, with a focus on team cohesion, quality outcomes and delivery of work plans.
• A strong results focus and a commitment to improving processes and systems.
• The ability to provide accurate, specialised advice while exercising initiative and judgement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, supported by a flexible approach.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders.

Security Clearance: Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at Baseline Vetting level.