Commercial Finance Business Partner

Why Newcastle Airport

Want to transform our region? It starts with one.

Every individual makes a big difference at Newcastle Airport. Be part of a transformational business and an agile team working as one to connect the region to our nation and the world. Your ideas are heard, and every individual contributes to our ambitious future plans: to be the airport the region deserves. Guided by our values and through our authentic and collaborative culture, our work directly benefits our local community, driving domestic and international tourism and making our region more successful and diverse.

At Newcastle Airport every person makes a big impact.

About us

Newcastle Airport, the second busiest Airport in the state, is experiencing the most exciting period of its 70-year history as it grows in size, aspiration, and influence.

There’s never been a better time to join one of the region’s most dynamic teams that is making a difference. Guided by its deeply held purpose of ‘being the airport the region deserves', the organisation has emerged as a stronger, bolder, and more ambitious business than before the global pandemic.

In the last two years, the airport has secured 121 million in Federal funding for a new terminal and a runway upgrade that will cater for long haul international flights. It has connected to to 6 new destinations, including Cairns and Adelaide, with Singapore now in sight. It has expanded to encompass a world class Defence and Aerospace precinct, brought forward major works on its 2036 Masterplan and was named the 2021 Major Airport of the Year.

About the role: Commercial Finance Business Partner (Part Time - 3 days)

The role of the Commercial Finance Business Partner is to provide high quality financial forecasting and analysis, capital governance, participate in the development and implementation of strategic business initiatives and assist in the management of financial systems for the benefit of the property business 

Key Responsibilities:

• Development and coordination of the annual property budget and quarterly forecasting processes to ensure delivery of high-quality business planning around revenue, costs and capex, working with various stakeholders across the organisation. 
• Investigation and interpretation of business drivers and trends in reporting on financial analytics including KPI’s, budgets and forecasts. 
• Working closely with the broader finance team in the development of the high-level 20-year financial strategy.
• Financial review, analysis and decision support for property strategic projects and new investments.
• Influence the business outcomes through the accurate and meaningful analytical information that supports commercially sound business decisions.
• Oversight of the management and development of financial assets and capital governance procedures.
• Undertake financial business improvement projects and any other duties as directed.

About You:

Essential:

• Degree in Accounting / Commerce or Business. CPA / CA qualifications (or equivalent).
• At least 5 years’ experience in financial analysis and management accounting.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of financial models for financial forecasting, budgeting and / or investment evaluation. 
• High degree of problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to communicate financial reporting outcomes to a non-financial audience. 
• Strong technical accounting knowledge including thorough understanding of accounting standards.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and a high level of skill in other software applications.

Desirable:

• Experience in using Technology One ERP system.
• Experience in dashboard reporting.
• Experience in the infrastructure sector or similar capital-intensive business. 

Our values: Trust | Engaged | Committed | Accountable | Results-driven

Our values aren’t just words on a page, they are a core part of our DNA. We live and breathe them every day, from making strategic decisions right through to the daily support that we provide to our passengers and visitors

Why work for Newcastle Airport:

• Energetic, values-driven and supportive culture: there’s always a buzz in our team, we’re agile and authentic and we walk the talk when it comes to our values. Our people are ego-free, collaborative, and dynamic.
• A powerhouse for the region: we are a transformational business, growing fast with the development of our new international terminal and our Astra Aerolab, an uplifting and world class defence, aerospace and innovation precinct.
• More than profit: your hard work directly benefits your local community and connects our region to the world. You will make a significant impact in the success of the Hunter by driving domestic and international tourism and increasing diversity, to help us be the airport the region deserves.
• Wellbeing matters: looking after you is key to our success. We prioritise flexibility with hybrid working from home arrangements, flexible hours, and extra paid leave. Join our corporate fitness program, access mental health and wellbeing initiatives and enjoy opportunities to grow.
• Serious about sustainability: we’re committed to enriching the future for our people, our place and our planet. We’re investing over $2 million in sustainable practices, with ambitious goals of carbon neutrality, a five Green star rating for new buildings, and solar energy systems to become an industry leader in environmental social governance.

Want to know more?

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Katy Van Maastricht - HR Business Partner: **************@newcastleairport.com.au for a confidential discussion.

Alternatively, click "Apply" to submit your cover letter and resumé.

Closing Date: Friday 16th February 2024

To be considered for this position, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.