About the OpportunityThis role reports to the Senior Financial Analyst and is responsible for leading the forecasting process on major Defence Shipbuilding projects. Successful candidate will work closely with Cost Control, Project Management and Production teams to understand, clarify, and challenge project forecasts, in order to provide accurate, insightful, and timely analysis of project and business unit financial performance. About AustalAustal is Australia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor; and maritime technology partner of choice. We design, construct, and support defence and commercial vessels for the world’s leading operators with operations spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam. Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia. We’re driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers. This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now. Learn more at austal.com/ssa What’s Involved Analyse, interrogate, and report on business unit profitability and cash flow performanceHighlight key issues for management attentionSet the standard for business unit forecasting & budgeting, driving improved processes to ensure quality and accuracy of forecastingAssist in the annual financial planning cycle which consists of the annual Business Plan & Budget and Monthly Forecasts and Actual results analysisGuide each business unit through the planning cycleMonthly reporting cycleExpert user of Austal financial modelsAssist in financial analysis to assess major capital expenditure requests  You’ll Need Finance, Accounting or other Business DegreeMinimum 4 years prior experience in a variety of Finance functions, ideally with a focus on management accounting, financial modelling, and business analysisHighly PC literate – Microsoft Suite and particularly Excel expertiseStrong business acumen (e.g. Business Partnering, budget management and contract experience)Variance AnalysisHighly desirable Chartered Accountant or Certified Public AccountantExperience in ERP reporting automation and cost control processes Why Join Us?Competitive compensation and benefits package.Professional development and training opportunities.A supportive and dynamic work environment.Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply.Learn more at Careers at Austal Australia | Austal: Australia AUD Henderson 6166

Financial Forecasting Analyst

About the Opportunity

This role reports to the Senior Financial Analyst and is responsible for leading the forecasting process on major Defence Shipbuilding projects. Successful candidate will work closely with Cost Control, Project Management and Production teams to understand, clarify, and challenge project forecasts, in order to provide accurate, insightful, and timely analysis of project and business unit financial performance.

 

About Austal

Austal is Australia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor; and maritime technology partner of choice. We design, construct, and support defence and commercial vessels for the world’s leading operators with operations spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam.

Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia. We’re driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers. 

This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.

Learn more at austal.com/ssa

 

What’s Involved

  • Analyse, interrogate, and report on business unit profitability and cash flow performance
  • Highlight key issues for management attention
  • Set the standard for business unit forecasting & budgeting, driving improved processes to ensure quality and accuracy of forecasting
  • Assist in the annual financial planning cycle which consists of the annual Business Plan & Budget and Monthly Forecasts and Actual results analysis
  • Guide each business unit through the planning cycle
  • Monthly reporting cycle
  • Expert user of Austal financial models
  • Assist in financial analysis to assess major capital expenditure requests

 

 

You’ll Need

  • Finance, Accounting or other Business Degree
  • Minimum 4 years prior experience in a variety of Finance functions, ideally with a focus on management accounting, financial modelling, and business analysis
  • Highly PC literate – Microsoft Suite and particularly Excel expertise
  • Strong business acumen (e.g. Business Partnering, budget management and contract experience)
  • Variance Analysis
  • Highly desirable Chartered Accountant or Certified Public Accountant
  • Experience in ERP reporting automation and cost control processes

 

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • A supportive and dynamic work environment.
  • Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply.

Learn more at Careers at Austal Australia | Austal: Australia

  • Posted Date 15 Jan 2026
  • Location Henderson
    WA / Australia
  • Industry Accounting
  • Job Type Full Time
  • Salary Not provided