Associate Director | CFO Advisory | Canberra

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Join KPMG Australia’s CFO Advisory in Canberra as Associate Director, delivering high impact financial and commercial advisory to Defence and other Federal Government clients. You’ll shape cost estimation for Defence capability, perform cost assurance, build and refresh project lifecycle financial models, apply data analytics to drive decisions, advise on procurement and value-for-money, and develop business cases and investment analyses. The ideal candidate has proven defence government or consulting experience, advanced Excel modelling skills, the ability to juggle multiple engagements, and a solid grasp of Defence frameworks and the Capability Cost Template. Apply with a tailored CV and concrete outcomes, highlight stakeholder engagement, and show how you translate complex standards into actionable insights.

Job Description

KPMG Australia is part of a global network providing extensive services across a wide range of industries and sectors. Our people collaborate, share their expertise and create innovation as we partner with clients to solve complex challenges, empower change, and drive disruption and growth.

Working in the Consulting division, KPMG's Finance Advisory team partner with CFO's, program and portfolio managers and finance transformation leaders to deliver efficient and effective finance functions.

Join a market-leading team at KPMG Australia, where we collaborate with Australia’s largest government and public sector clients to deliver strategic financial advisory and transformation services. Our multidisciplinary team combines deep expertise in financial control, costing, reporting, and commercial advisory to help clients navigate complex challenges and achieve their strategic goals.

Your Opportunity

As an Associate Director, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-impact financial and commercial advisory services across multiple engagements within Defence and other Federal Government Departments. You’ll work across a variety of projects and closely with capable individuals and stakeholders to perform a range of activities such as:

• Cost estimation: primarily for Defence capability, working with projects and service groups to shape project documents for internal Defence and Cabinet approvals (gates 0 to 2).
• Cost assurance: Verify the integrity of existing estimates and forecasts and provide insight into the broader outcomes at the program or domain levels.
• Financial Modelling: Construct and refresh financial models of project lifecycle cost estimates.
• Financial Data Analytics: Use data-driven insights to support decision-making and performance improvement.
• Procurement & Commercial Advisory: Advise on financial aspects of procurement strategies and value-for-money assessments.
• Business case and investment analysis: resource costing to operationalise new policies, cost allocation and financial analysis, and developing funding and investment strategies to inform critical decisions.

Your Experience

• Demonstrated experience in financial advisory, costing, or transformation roles within Defence, government or consulting environments.
• Proficiency in financial modelling tools and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality outcomes
• Expertise in interpreting complex financial standards and frameworks
• A thorough understanding of the Defence environment and the capability lifecycle (and preferably familiarity with the Capability Cost Template).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong analytical and commercial mindset 

Additional Information

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth. 

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.

KPMG Australia: grow with us!