Project Financial Analyst

Birdon is passionate about innovation, in-house engineering and problem solving. We don't shy away from a challenge; we thrive on it. A proudly Australian manufacturer and industry partner, we provide whole of life solutions to multinational defence, government, maritime, energy and resource sectors.

As we continue to grow, so too does our team. We are looking for the right candidate to take on the role of Project Financial Analyst. This is a Full-Time role based out of our office in Port Macquarie.

Position Overview

As a key member of the Finance Team, the Project Financial Analyst provides financial insights and reporting to measure performance and support decision making across a portfolio of projects.

Key Accountabilities

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build effective working relationships with project managers, finance, commercial, supply chain and operational stakeholders to support informed financial decision-making.
• Present financial findings, assumptions and implications in a clear and practical way for non-finance stakeholders, supporting team objectives and project delivery.
• Collaborate with commercial teams by providing financial analysis and cost insights for customer reporting, bids, tenders, variations and contract-related decisions.

Project Financial Analysis & Insight

• Interpret project financial data across work breakdown structures – including labour, materials, subcontractors and overheads – to produce reliable analysis, trends and insights.
• Analyse expenditure, commitments, supplier claims and revenue recognition patterns to identify performance drivers, anomalies and emerging risks, and flag these to project and finance leadership.
• Develop and maintain financial models, including scenario and sensitivity analysis, to support cost-to-complete assessments, escalation analysis, extensions, variations and payment outcomes.

Forecasting, Budgeting & Decision Support

• Prepare actuals versus budget and forecast analysis, identify drivers of variance, document assumptions, and provide actionable commentary to support project and team decisions.
• Prepare monthly project financial reports, dashboards, visualisations, earned value metrics and variance analysis for internal stakeholders.
• Consolidate project financial information into broader business reporting, ensuring consistency with accounting standards, internal policies and decision-support needs.

Financial Standards, Controls & Assurance

• Assess project activities to determine the appropriate analytical treatment and financial classification (including OPEX/CAPEX), consistent with internal controls and relevant accounting standards.
• Provide analytical support to ensure project financial information is complete, consistent and well-evidenced, supporting financial integrity and auditability.
• Support the preparation of financial analysis, reconciliations and supporting information for audits, regulatory requests and commercial stakeholders as required.

Analytics, Tools & Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to improvements in project costing models, reporting tools, dashboards and financial analysis processes.
• Support system enhancements and implementation activities related to project accounting, financial reporting, time capture, ERP modules and analytics tools.
• Identify and implement improvements within defined scope to streamline workflows, strengthen data quality, and improve transparency and consistency of financial information.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

Essential.

• Ability to work autonomously under general direction, exercise judgement, and communicate effectively across project, finance and commercial stakeholders.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including scenario analysis, reconciliations and data interpretation, with experience in a project or operational environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project financial analysis, cost systems, forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis and management reporting.
• Prior experience in a project finance, cost control, commercial finance or financial analyst role involving complex analysis and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to prepare financial reports, dashboards, visualisations and commentary, and to explain assumptions, risks and insights to stakeholders.
• Excellent planning, prioritisation, collaboration and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Able to work well under pressure with strong attention to detail and a procedural mindset.

Desirable.

• Degree-qualified professional .
• Experience in the infrastructure and/or construction industry is highly desirable.
• Microsoft 365 Business Central and Power BI.
• Experience in the infrastructure and/or construction industry is highly desirable.
• Prior experience with budget management, requisitions, orders, and invoicing.

We deliver value for our customers through our innovative people, organisational agility, and operational excellence. As an equal opportunity employer, all positions are open to any person that may have the required characteristics and experiences. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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