- Dynamic Aeromedical Aviation Organisation
- Salary $120K + Super + Maximum NFP Salary Packaging (Up to $18.5K Tax Free)
- Permanent full-time position based in Sydney
CareFlight is an Australian “for purpose” aeromedical organisation voted consistently as one of Australia’s most trusted Brands. Our mission is to save lives, speed recovery and serve the community through delivering our charitable social purpose.
Proudly a 2023 HRD 5 Star Employer of Choice, we operate across Australia, with major base locations in NSW, and the NT. Our specially trained doctors, nurses and aircrew use helicopters, turbo prop aircraft, aeromedical jets and patient transport vehicles to provide critical support to over 8,500 patients each year.
The role
We currently have an an opportunity for a Senior Forecasting, Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst to join the organisation and become a key member of CareFlight’s Finance team.
Reporting to the Head of Commercial FP&A, your key objective for the role will be to prepare clear and insightful analysis and supporting commentary to help enable transformative cost and efficiency improvements.
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Support Head of Commercial FP&A in the development of a best practice FP&A function that works as a true business partner
- Deliver accurate and timely key insights and recommendations to senior management, for decision making purposes including scenario analysis and risk and opportunities
- Support the development of improved budgeting, forecasting and business planning processes and tools to achieve greater accuracy of budgets and forecasts
- Support Head of Commercial FP&A & CFO in driving process automation, systems integration and development and execution of solutions to improve efficiencies and ultimately deliver better and more timely business insights
- Support the business planning, budgeting, and forecasting cycles working closely with the Head of Commercial FP&A, CFO, COO, CEO, broader Executive Team, and Finance Team to deliver the required quality outputs
- Provide quality financial variance analysis to Senior Management
- Partner with stakeholders to provide value added support and guidance
- Source, extract and interrogate quantitative and qualitative data covering a diverse range of organisational activities such as rostering, mission data, aircraft maintenance, payroll, ESG, supplier, customer quoting and billing, SHEQ, contractual operational KPI metrics etc.
- Translate and analyse this data so that it is understandable and actionable to drive financial and operational efficiency improvements
- Support development of Business Intelligence dashboard reporting
- Develop reports that are understandable by non-accountants
- Key contributor to delivery of system projects as part of a broader Business Transformation program
- Assist with development of tender pricing models to support tender submissions
- Work closely with senior managers and C-Suite executives to influence decision making
- Perform other duties and assignments as instructed from time to time.
To be successful in this role you will have the following
- 5 years + experience in analyst roles
- Undergraduate degree in Finance/Accounting CA/CPA or equivalent qualification
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills and working to deadlines
- Strong attention to detail
- Proficient with Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word
- Excellent communication (verbal and written)
- Strong customer service mindset with a team player mentality
- Advanced excel modelling, database, and system skills with Power BI experience desirable
- Solid understanding of business reporting including Executive and Board levels
- Strong organisational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills essential
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Pro-active and energetic and displays strong interpersonal skills when engaging with stakeholders (internal and external).
The following will be highly regarded:
- Experience using Adaptive FP&A system
- Demonstrated experience in proactively taking steps to improve existing processes, procedures, and systems
- Experience in an aviation and/or medical organisation will be highly regarded.
How to apply
If you would like to be part of our team, you can apply using the link below. Please ensure you attach a current resume that addresses the role’s essential criteria. Applications for this opportunity will close on 21st July 2026.
For additional information, please contact [email protected]
CareFlight values diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.
All employees must comply with CareFlight’s Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP) as required by CASA and may be subject to random workplace testing. Criminal Record and Working with Children Checks also apply.
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