Finance Manager

About Qantas

Established in 1920 in the Queensland outback, Qantas has become Australia's leading airline, operating regional, domestic, and international flights through its two brands, Qantas and Jetstar. Additionally, Qantas has multiple subsidiary businesses supporting the group’s operations.

Role Overview

As Finance Manager, you will spearhead financial planning, analysis, reporting, and advisory services related to the Sales and Customer portfolio. This fixed-term role is based in Mascot, Sydney, and continues until September 2027. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will collaborate with key finance business partners to consolidate and review business unit outcomes, provide analyses, insights, comments, and strategic guidance on financial performance. The role ensures robust financial governance and compliance over profit & loss and balance sheet accounts and works cross-functionally with stakeholders to manage financial outcomes and expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and delivery of financial planning, analysis, and reporting for the Sales and Customer segments.
• Collaborate with financial controllers, divisional managers, and senior teams to oversee and interpret financial data and results.
• Ensure compliance with financial governance and controls related to profit and loss as well as balance sheet items.
• Provide comprehensive and strategic insights to influence business decision-making.
• Manage multiple stakeholders across finance and business divisions to align financial objectives.
• Mentor and lead a small finance team to achieve objectives and resolve financial challenges.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Graduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business disciplines.
• Professional qualifications such as CA, CPA, or MBA are mandatory.
• Minimum of seven years’ experience in financial management or accounting roles.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively within teams to solve complex financial problems.
• Proven experience in leading and coaching small teams.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to work across divisions.
• Capacity to influence, negotiate, and effectively present financial findings.
• In-depth knowledge of business unit cost drivers and financial performance management.
• Experience designing, building, and critically analyzing budgets, forecasts, and financial models aligned to organizational objectives.
• Understanding of financial and business processes underpinning budgeting and forecasting.

Why Join Qantas?

At Qantas, creativity and passion are encouraged, fostering an environment where employees can dream big and excel professionally. The company emphasizes personal and professional growth through on-the-job training, coaching, and formal development programs. Employees benefit from an extensive rewards program including discounted air travel for themselves and their families, flexible leave options including paid parental leave, access to numerous discounts on shopping and entertainment, salary packaging benefits, and well-being support including mental health resources and personalized nutrition plans. Qantas is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants to declare any support needs.

Additional Information

This position is fixed-term until September 2027, based in Mascot, Sydney. The application deadline is Sunday, 19th July.