Work options: Hybrid
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Hands-on finance role across reporting, forecasting and analysis
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Partner with stakeholders across a complex Aviation business
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Work with large datasets in a fast-paced, regulated environment
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a highly analytical and commercially minded Finance Analyst to join our Aviation team at Melbourne Airport.
Reporting to the Finance Business Partner, Aviation, this is a hands-on role supporting financial performance across a broad and complex portfolio. You will play an important part in budgeting, forecasting, month-end reporting, financial modelling and commercial analysis, working closely with stakeholders across multiple areas of the Aviation business.
This is an opportunity to build your career in a unique operating environment where you’ll work with large volumes of data, complex financial models and a diverse stakeholder group, providing meaningful analysis and insights to support decision-making across the business.
We’re looking for someone who combines strong technical finance and analytical capability with the confidence to build relationships, influence stakeholders and work effectively to tight deadlines. You’ll join a close-knit and collaborative team that values different perspectives and works together to deliver high-quality outcomes.
Explore how we are thinking big with exciting projects like the Third Runway, state-of-the-art terminals, and thriving business park developments. You can also learn more about life at Melbourne Airport – our culture, values, and what makes us unique at https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/corporate/our-culture-and-values. Join us in shaping the future of aviation as we propel Melbourne Airport towards becoming Australia's favourite Airport destination.
Key responsibilities:
The role's duties and accountabilities include, but are not limited to:
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Support the preparation and reporting of annual budgets and forecasts across the Aviation portfolio, identifying key cost and revenue drivers, risks, opportunities and savings initiatives
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Maintain rolling forecasts and undertake scenario analysis to support business planning and informed decision-making
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Play a hands-on role in month-end processes, including P&L reporting, expense and revenue reviews, reconciliations and variance analysis
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Manage Aviation departmental P&L reporting, partnering with business stakeholders to understand cost trends and articulate risks and opportunities
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Review financial results with management teams, providing clear analysis and insight into performance and full-year outcomes
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Develop and maintain financial models supporting security recoveries, including analysis across security categories, terminals and airlines
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Produce financial reporting and commentary for airline stakeholders, including performance against budgets and key measures
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Provide analytical and commercial support across Aviation financials, forecasts, commercial initiatives and new capital investments
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Support financial modelling, performance analysis and forward-looking forecasts, identifying potential risks to commercial outcomes
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Support Terminal 1 budgeting, forecasting, month-end reporting, invoicing, reconciliations and financial modelling
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Provide responsive ad hoc analysis and commercially relevant recommendations to stakeholders across the Aviation business
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Support external audit and regulatory requirements, ensuring financial information is accurate, well documented and able to withstand scrutiny
The successful candidate will have:
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A tertiary qualification in Finance, Commerce or a related discipline
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CA or CPA qualification, or currently working towards completion
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Approximately 3–5 years’ relevant experience, with flexibility for candidates who can demonstrate strong alignment to the role
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Experience supporting a business unit within a large or complex corporate finance environment; candidates from Big Four audit backgrounds with strong transferable capability are also encouraged to apply
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Strong hands-on experience across financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, month-end and P&L analysis
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Advanced Excel capability, with confidence working across complex workbooks, formulas and large volumes of data
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Strong analytical and financial modelling capability, with the ability to interpret data and translate it into meaningful commercial insights
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Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage, influence and follow up stakeholders across different levels of the organisation
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Exceptional attention to detail and a strong appreciation for accuracy, particularly within a regulated and commercially sensitive environment
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The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines
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Strong financial acumen and a commercially focused mindset
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The ability to work independently, grasp new concepts quickly and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
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Experience with Dynamics 365, Workday and/or Power BI would be advantageous
We understand that not everyone will feel they meet all of these 100%. However, if you feel you have the attitude and aptitude to grow within our team, we invite you to apply and have a conversation with us about this position.
About the Company:
Melbourne Airport (Australia Pacific Airports Corporation) is proud to be one of Australia's premier transport hubs and Victoria's gateway to the world, connecting us to the global marketplace. We are committed to creating connections that matter and enhancing the traveller experience across every aspect of our organisation to deliver our vision of becoming Australia's favourite Airport destination. Currently, in an exciting phase of change, we are delivering rewarding career opportunities, making Melbourne Airport a dynamic and fast-paced place to work for our people.
APAC is a majority Australian-owned private company that also operates Launceston Airport, the tourism gateway to Tasmania and an industry multi-award-winning airport.
Culture and Values:
By joining the team at Melbourne Airport, you will work within a friendly, high-performance culture with a focus on our people and their development.
Our vision is to become Australia's favourite Airport destination and our people are paramount to achieving this success. We provide a supportive environment, with values that encourage all of our employees to Be You, Think Big, Own it and Work Together.
Benefits:
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Free access to Higher State, our state-of-the-art Fitness Club & Wellness Hub at Novotel & ibis Styles Airport hotel.
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Airport car parking 24 hours/365 days a year for both business and personal use
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Hybrid flexible working arrangements
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Airport Holiday, an additional day of leave
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Wellness Day, a further additional day of leave
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Discounted onsite childcare at Creative Garden Early Learning
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Mental health and well-being initiatives, including Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Long-term career and professional development opportunities
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Active social culture and participation in a range of social impact days and activities
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Signature Experiences including an airfield family day
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Access to an employee benefits scheme including access to corporate rates and airport retailer discounts (including SkyBus)
APAC is committed to weaving Diversity into our DNA. We believe that Diversity and Inclusion will help us realise our greatest potential as a company, and maximise the potential of all our team members. We strive to create a culture where our team members understand that each individual is unique and that embracing diversity makes us more flexible, productive, and creative.
APAC provides equal opportunity and advancement in employment regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, cultural background, caring responsibilities, disability or socioeconomic background. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our workplace values of Being You, Thinking Big, Owning It and Working Together.
