Senior Project Finance Analyst – Leidos Australia
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Benefits & Working Conditions
* Flexible Hybrid Work Model – Enjoy the freedom to work from home most days.
* Extra Time for You – In addition to your annual leave, you'll receive one Leidos Life Day off every month to recharge and focus on what matters most. That's an extra 12 days of leave every year
* Family Friendly Certified – Proudly recognised as a Family Friendly Workplace, actively supporting team members in balancing their professional and personal commitments.
Description
Leidos Australia delivers IT and airborne solutions that protect and advance the Australian way of life. Our 2000 local experts, backed by our global experience, are solving the world's toughest challenges in government, intelligence, defence, aviation, border protection and health markets.
Your New Role and Responsibilities
We are seeking a Senior Project Finance Analyst to play a key role in driving financial performance and supporting strategic decision‑making.
In This Role, You Will
* Act as a strategic business partner to program and project teams, offering financial advice that aligns with operational goals and contractual commitments.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across finance, delivery, and operations to ensure alignment and transparency.
* Provide decision support through cost analysis, scenario modelling, and risk assessment to enable proactive financial management.
* Lead monthly financial reporting and variance analysis, translating data into actionable insights for senior stakeholders.
* Support budgeting and forecasting processes by leveraging historical trends and performance metrics to guide planning and resource allocation.
* Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance financial processes and systems.
What You'll Bring To Make an Impact
* Proven ability to build strong business partnerships and effectively manage a diverse range of stakeholders across functions and geographies.
* Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proactive approach to navigating competing priorities and driving outcomes under tight deadlines.
* Solid foundation in financial management, reporting, and governance, with a track record of supporting project delivery teams and contributing to program success.
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools – especially Excel, Word, and Outlook – to support data‑driven decision‑making and reporting.
* Experience working in a global business environment, particularly with financial systems such as CostPoint, OAC, or OBI.
Due to the nature of work we do, this role does require the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and eligible to obtain a Baseline Clearance.
Next Steps
* To apply for this role, follow the links or apply via our Careers page.
* Recruitment process – 1 to 2 interviews & background checks.
* Applicants may also need to meet ITAR requirements. In certain circumstances this can place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality, permanent residency or are former nationals of certain countries.
* We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please contact our Careers team at if you'd like to discuss any additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Leidos Australia is an equal‑opportunities organisation and is committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups. The company's Advocacy Groups provide opportunities for team members to connect and celebrate our diverse community.
Commitment to Non‑Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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