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Senior Financial Analyst/Cost Controller

Brisbane, Queensland Job ID BOE-1936254B Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date Sep. 09, 2026

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Job Description

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Location

Brisbane

Category:

Finance

Position Type:

Permanent

Job Reference:

BOE/1936254B

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The opportunity

We are seeking a talented Senior Financial Analyst/Cost Controller to join our Boeing Defence Australia Finance team. This role consists of project financial management and reporting to support projects across the BDA Portfolio.

This role offers the opportunity to challenge yourself in a fast-paced environment characterized by diverse daily challenges that keep the work interesting and the opportunity for exposure to the broader Boeing Enterprise and future career growth.

Our Finance professionals play a key role in guiding critical business decisions and cutting-edge solutions for the world's leading aerospace company. The work that Boeing does contributes to aviation and aerospace products, technologies and services that make a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities:

• Stakeholder management including liaising with control account managers, finance team and Program Leadership
• Analysis of cost and schedule performance, communicate financial insights and project status to internal and external stakeholders.
• Development and maintenance of project budgets and forecasts in conjunction with cost account managers
• Ensure financial compliance and accuracy in collaboration with project teams
• Support the month end process with the required journals and reconciliations, including all required reporting
• Support estimating and pricing activities
• Recognizing areas for continuous Improvement as well as participation in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Training and mentoring of other staff within the team

Experience/Qualifications

The successful candidate will ideally have sound knowledge across some/all of the following areas:

• Bachelor Degree in finance, business or commerce; or equivalent experience in the workforce
• Relevant experience in a project accounting, management accounting or cost control role
• 6 or more years' related work experience in Defence Industry or other project based industries.
• CA/CPA qualification desirable.
• Intermediate / Advanced Excel Skills - Expertise in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions.
• Ability to adapt to different situations, be proactive and organise priorities autonomously to meet deadlines
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage financial aspects of diverse projects.
• Experience in Estimating and Pricing of varying complexity, ideal but not essential
• Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.

Boeing values that guide the work we do:

• Integrity — We are honest, transparent and accountable.
• Safety — We always put safety first in design, manufacturing and operations.
• Quality — We deliver products and processes that meet the highest standards.
• Customer focus — We aim to understand and exceed our customers' mission needs.
• Teamwork & One Boeing — We collaborate across teams and partners to accomplish shared goals.
• Inclusion & Respect — We value diverse perspectives and create an environment where everyone can contribute.

Benefits

Competitive Salary & Bonuses: Enjoy a competitive salary along with yearly bonuses.

Flexible Work Schedule: Benefit from a hybrid work model, with options for an RDO and WHF 2 days a week.

Paid Leave Options: Access various paid leave entitlements to support your personal and family needs.

Financial Discounts: Take advantage of discounted health insurance premiums, travel, and retail shopping, along with a nationwide Fitness Passport.

Financial Benefits: Explore options for novated leasing and salary sacrifice for superannuation.

Career Development: Receive both informal and formal tailored mentorship to accelerate your career growth and design promotional pathways.

Recognition Program: Participate in our recognition award program, which acknowledges professional achievements through a points and payment scheme.

About the company

At Boeing, we connect, protect, explore, and inspire the world through aerospace innovation. As one of Australia's leading prime defence contractors, Boeing Defence Australia supports some of the largest and most complex programs for the customers including the Australian Defence Force to support world- class defence capabilities. Boeing plays an integral role in the region's aerospace and defence industry. We're a leader in advanced manufacturing for commercial airplane components, the development and production of Collaborative Combat Aircraft, communications systems, sustainment, training and services, research and development, and uncrewed systems.

We are committed to building a unique and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.

How to apply

If you are ready to join an innovative defence industry leader, click Apply Now.

For more information about Boeing Defence Australia including more about our values and behaviours see our new website https://www.boeing.com.au/about-boeing-in-australia/subsidiaries/boeing-defence-australia.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

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