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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 partners with CFOs, program and portfolio managers, and finance transformation leaders to deliver efficient and effective finance functions. Join a marketleading team at KPMG Australia, where we collaborate with Australias 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. Associate Director Finance Advisory As an Associate Director, you will play a pivotal role in delivering highimpact financial and commercial advisory services across multiple engagements within Defence and other Federal Government Departments. Youll 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 (gates0 to2). Cost assurance: Verify the integrity of existing estimates and forecasts and provide insight into broader outcomes at the programme or domain levels. Financial modelling: Construct and refresh financial models of project lifecycle cost estimates. Financial data analytics: Use datadriven insights to support decisionmaking and performance improvement. Procurement & commercial advisory: Advise on financial aspects of procurement strategies and valueformoney 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 highquality 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. Qualifications Tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance, actuarial, business, engineering or related fields. Professional certifications such as CA, CPA, CIMA or CPEng are highly regarded. Additional Information To be considered for this role, candidates must be Australian citizens and hold an active government security clearance. Benefits & Culture 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 a thriving workplace we foster an inclusive, equitable culture and offer flexible hours, generous parental leave, career breaks, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, retail discounts and salary packaging options. Seniority Level MidSenior level Employment Type Fulltime Job Function Consulting Industry Business Consulting and Services #J-18808-Ljbffr