Samuel Varley

Financial Advisor @ Defence Australia

About

Analytical and results-driven Financial Advisor with a Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Planning from Deakin University. Demonstrated expertise in financial reporting, asset accounting, and risk assurance across billion dollar Defence infrastructure programs. Adept at leveraging ERP systems, leading stakeholder engagement forums, and applying strategic financial oversight to optimize governance, compliance, and performance. Proven ability to deliver actionable insights through data-driven analysis and cross-functional collaboration.

Country

Australia

City

Mount Waverley

Industry

Financial Services

Skill

Financial Planning & Analysis, Risk Assessment & Mitigation, Client Relations & Advisory, Problem Solving & Critical Thinking, Data Analytics & Financial Modeling, Problem Solving , Teamwork, Working in Stressful Environments, Commerce, Data Analysis

Experience

Financial Advisor

Defence Australia

2025-5 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

Australia

• Partnered with finance officers, project leads, and Defence groups to align financial practices and enhance reporting accuracy. • Delivered policy training and best practice sessions, improving compliance awareness across 40+ team members. • Conducted internal audits to detect gaps and reporting discrepancies, resolving identified issues before review cycles.

Financial Analyst

Defence Australia

2023-7 - 2025-5 · 1 yr 11 mos

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

• Conducted advanced financial analysis in line with the Defence Project Accounting Manual (DPAM), supporting project governance and audit readiness. • Developed and deployed risk identification tests that uncovered reporting anomalies, feeding into CFO dashboards and strategic reviews. • Spearheaded transition from external audit to in-house risk assurance, reducing reliance on third-party assessments.

Farm Manager

Killara Rise Simmentals

2020-12 - 2023-7 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Finley, New South Wales, Australia

• Managed financial data for farm operations, providing actionable insights. • Established benchmarks and goals for multiple business units. • Produced detailed financial reports optimizing costs and generating savings.

Advisor and Labourer

LDV Agri Contracting

2019-10 - 2023-1 · 3 yrs 4 mos

Finley, New South Wales, Australia

• Managed financial aspects of LDV Agri Contracting, overseeing purchases and loan applications. • Assisted in contracting jobs and formulated strategic business plans for the company.