Corporate Finance Manager

Perth Airport is Australia’s Western Hub connecting the people, businesses and communities of Western Australia with the rest of Australia and the world. Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the year, Perth Airport plays a significant role in providing economic, social and cultural benefits to West Australians.

With aviation bouncing back strongly after Covid-19 and with a surge in regional passenger numbers and activity it is time for us to get on and progress through a period of increased activity at Perth Airport, supporting the growth of the state of Western Australia and contributing to the prosperity of all Australians.

The Perth Airport estate is spread over 2100 hectares and has developed a $1.3 billion portfolio of existing industrial premises and significant vacant land holdings.

As the Corporate Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving PAPL’s financial strategy, delivering insights, and influencing decisions that shape the future of the organisation.

About the Role:

• Leading and managing company the corporate valuation processes, including a 25-year capital valuation model update.
• Assessing debt and equity funding options to maintain an optimal capital structure.
• Developing and maintaining complex financial models for capital planning and decision-making.
• Defining and evaluating company hurdle rates for investment and business initiatives.
• Leading corporate structuring initiatives to enhance tax efficiency and compliance.
• Supporting mergers and acquisitions (M&A) through analysis, recommendations, and planning.
• Preparing and delivering strategic reports and recommendations to the Board.
• Driving shareholder value definition and engaging with shareholders and analysts.
• Leading, mentoring, and developing the Corporate Finance team to achieve business objectives.
• Ensuring compliance with financial risk management, governance frameworks.

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master’s degree or MBA preferred).
• Professional accounting qualification required e.g. CPA, CA, ACCA (CFA qualification highly desirable).
• Extensive experience in corporate finance, valuations, funding, and financial modelling.
• Proven expertise in debt and equity funding, corporate structuring, and credit rating engagement.
• Strong leadership and team development skills, with a track record of building high-performing teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to distil complex financial data into actionable insights.

Perth Airport is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to building an equitable and diverse workforce representative of the community we serve. We encourage and welcome applications from all communities and backgrounds.

Doing the right thing by the planet and future generations is important to us. At PAPL we place a strong emphasis on embedding sustainability throughout our business strategy and operations. We remain steadfast in our commitment to driving ESPG (Environmental, Social, People, Governance) performance across our value chain and areas that have material environmental and social impact.

If this sounds like you please reach out of Tim Reardon for a confidential discussion.