Senior Financial Accountant (6-month Fixed Term Contract)

Posted:
2/26/2026, 6:40:30 AM

Location(s):
New South Wales, Australia

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Finance & Banking

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

                                                                                                         

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Financial Analyst who likes to be hands-on, drive improvement through analytics and work collaboratively with the business. In this role, you will own forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and providing insights that help drive the organisation’s growth. You will deliver insightful analysis, constructive challenges, and clear visibility into business performance, forecasting and operational drivers.

This role will be hired a full time, 6-month fixed term contract (Parental Leave Cover).

The role we are offering you

  • Lead the end-to-end monthly forecasting cycle, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and alignment with business expectations.
  • Drive the annual budgeting process, coordinating inputs across departments and ensuring alignment with strategic and financial objectives.
  • Own cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
  • Coordinate and consolidate financial data across the IPAC region, ensuring accuracy.

Our ideal candidate has:

  • Extensive experience in FP&A, corporate finance or business partnering
  • Hands-on experience with ERP and BI systems
  • Can showcase strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proven experience presenting financial information to senior management and influencing business decisions

Location:

  • Homebush, NSW
  • We operate a hybrid working approach.

What CAE offers you:

  • Opportunity to make a positive impact on Australian defence and security
  • Exciting career paths in a truly global business
  • Access to a generous ADF Reserve Service Policy

Security requirements

As the Australian Department of Defence is a major client, you must be eligible to obtain a Defence Security Clearance to work in this role – please be mindful to obtain a clearance, one of the main requirements is you must be an Australian Citizen.

Applications

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About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

       

Position Type                      

Temporary (Fixed Term)

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CAE

Website: https://www.cae.com/

Headquarter Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1947

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: Aerospace ⋅ Enterprise Software ⋅ Information Technology ⋅ Security ⋅ Simulation ⋅ Technical Support