Finance Analyst

We currently have two exciting new opportunities for proactive and curious Finance Analysts to join either our Engineering and Asset Management team or our Ground Transport, Property and Retail team.

As a Finance Analyst, you will play a key role in providing financial support to the business units in all aspects of budgeting, financial analysis and reporting. The role will report to the Finance Business Partner of each business unit and will collaborate closely with project managers and commercial teams to drive financial insights, forecasting, and performance analysis across diverse and dynamic portfolios.

Melbourne Airport is at the forefront of a dynamic expansion, poised to support the city's ascent to become Australia’s largest city within the next decade. As we soar towards new heights, we're embarking on ambitious projects, including the development of a third runway, state-of-the-art terminals and major business park projects creating unparalleled opportunities for growth and innovation. Join us in shaping the future of aviation as we propel Melbourne Airport towards becoming Australia's favourite Airport destination.

Discover how Melbourne Airport is thinking big with exciting projects like the third Runway, state-of-the-art terminals, and thriving business park developments —watch our video to see the future take flight: https://youtu.be/Sjn21l0hz1Q

Key responsibilities:

The role's duties and accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

Financial Results, Forecasting & Reporting:

• Support the month end process with timelines and processes
• Complete expense and revenue reviews and variance analysis, ensuring items are recognised accurately and in a timely manner
• Review results with management teams ensuring the implications of the results on full year outcomes are understood.
• Deliver timely and accurate financial reports and variance analysis for key stakeholders. 
• Support the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term plans for both capital projects and operational expenditure 

Financial Analysis:

• Analyse financial data, identify trends, and provide insights to support decision-making. 
• Support financial modeling for asset management related projects and commercial decision-making. 
• Respond promptly to stakeholder queries providing well-judged and commercially relevant recommendations and analysis. 

Financial Control & Governance:

• Assist in maintaining financial governance across the Engineering and Asset Management division  
• Support compliance with internal processes, reporting standards, and audit requirements. 

Business Partnering & Stakeholder Support:

• Collaborate with project managers, asset owners, and commercial teams to deliver financial insights and recommendations. 
• Communicate financial outcomes in a clear, business-friendly manner to non-financial stakeholders. 

Continuous Improvement & Process Development:

• Contribute to the enhancement of financial models, reporting tools, and processes to drive efficiency and accuracy. 
• Support the adoption of new technologies and ways of working across the Finance and Engineering teams. 

Project and Capital Investment Support:

• Provide financial modelling, analysis, and commercial advice to support business cases and capital project approvals. 
• Monitor project financial performance and ensure alignment with approved budgets and funding. 

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a financial analyst, management accounting, or business partnering role 
• Strong financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis skills 
• Ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights to non-financial stakeholders 
• Advanced Excel skills; exposure to ERP systems and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI) advantageous 
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills 
• Proactive, collaborative, and adaptable in a fast-paced, evolving environment  
• Strong commercial acumen and problem-solving mindset 
• Experience supporting large capital projects or asset management functions desirable but not essential 
• Tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related discipline desirable but not essential 
• CA/CPA qualification or progress towards completion desirable but not essential 

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:

• Free access to Higher State, our state-of-the-art Fitness Club & Wellness Hub at Novotel & ibis Styles Airport hotel.
• Airport car parking 24 hours/365 days a year for both business and personal use
• Hybrid flexible working arrangements
• Airport Holiday, an additional day of leave
• Wellness Day, a further additional day of leave
• Discounted onsite childcare at Creative Garden Early Learning
• Mental health and well-being initiatives, including Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Long-term career and professional development opportunities
• Active social culture and participation in a range of social impact days and activities
• Signature Experiences including an airfield family day, and kids’ footy day 
• 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.