Assistant Director Commercial & Financial Analysis
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Base pay range
A$120,303.00/yr - A$135,701.00/yr
The Role
Working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide commercial, cost and price analysis in support of complex procurement activities. You will provide leadership and support in conducting financial analysis as it relates to the evaluation of costing and pricing proposals. You will develop and support negotiation of commercial outcomes, which achieve value for money for the Commonwealth.
You will develop and foster productive working relationships with project leads and customers to develop commercial, costing and pricing strategies which are fit for purpose, achieve value for money and are consistent with the Commonwealth Procurement Framework and Defence policies.
This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in Defence as a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP). This enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the base salary otherwise payable under the Defence Enterprise Collective Agreement (DECA), for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to Defence capability. For further information, please contact the contact officer.
About our Team
The Commercial and Financial Analysis team provides commercial and financial analysis to support complex procurement and contracting activities across the Defence organisation, and over all stages of the procurement and contracting life-cycle.
The position will provide you with exposure to a diverse internal customer base within cross-functional teams and provide significant opportunity to interact with industry across various industry sectors, including Defence Industry.
Our Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a high performing candidate that can lead and conduct commercial focused analysis to join our team of finance and commercial professionals. Your role will be to lead and undertake price and cost analysis, audit and assurance activities, including examination, analysis and reporting on pricing proposals related to tender evaluations and contract reviews.
Using sound commercial and financial analyses advice you will assist in providing improvements in outcomes for procurement and contracting activities. You will further develop your commercial acumen and guide internal clients to optimal value for money outcomes. You will look to continuously improve the delivery of the team's value proposition to customers and the processes and tools that are utilized.
You will actively manage your ongoing self-improvement and professional development, and ensure compliance with relevant policy and legislation. As a leader, you will be adaptable, supportive and consultative. You will drive performance and set a high standard while delivering positive outcomes for internal customers.
Application Closing Date: Sunday 7 September, 2025
For further information please review the job information pack, reference CASG/06920/25 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=2D61E49D-5338-CABF-0FDA-E41CFC69F84A.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Finance, Analyst, and Other
* Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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