AddressChallenge yourself to lead financial performance reporting and communicate results for Associated Airlines & Services operating segment
Take an opportunity to lead, develop and coach a team to ensure successful delivery against the Qantas Group strategy
Full time permanent position based at our Mascot Campus
No matter where we are in the world, seeing our Red Roo take to the skies fills us with pride. You might be most familiar with the experience of our products and services, but there’s much more to us we’d like to tell you about.
The global aviation industry is just as much complex as it is exciting. Our finance and strategy team drive competitive advantage through financial services, responding to change and uncertainty to maintain our leadership position. Our collaborative culture allows us to dream big and deliver successfully, knowing we’re supported by the best people. Together we drive positive business outcomes, taking a considered, cost conscious approach that makes a difference to our customer experience.
The Financial Controller – Associated Airlines & Services is a leadership role within the Financial Control and Reporting team, responsible for accounting, forecasting and reporting for the these portfolios. This role requires technical accounting skills, strong influencing skills and the ability to manage and lead a skilled and high performing team.
This position will lead, support and advise key senior Finance and Commercial stakeholders across the business including financial compliance policies and group management, and continuous improvement of the finance function whilst driving interactions of the finance teams. The role requires the ability to make high levels of judgement and provide expertise in relevant areas working closely with the Head of Financial Control and Reporting and acting as the key point of contract for the business unit Head of Finance.
You’ll have:
10+ years’ relevant professional experience in financial accounting / management
Graduate degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
CA/CPA/MBA qualifications
People management experience - proven team leadership managing a team of ~10 (analyst to manager level)
Previous experience in similar highly technical financial controlling role in a large and complex organisation.
Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills with strong technical abilities in budgeting, forecasting and forming insightful analysis
Analytical problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate effectively to a diverse group of stakeholders using key metrics and analysis
Significant stakeholder management experience with the ability to influence positive outcomes at a senior level both of a commercial nature and technical accounting nature
High level of people management and coaching skills with demonstrated success leading teams to success
Ability to lead and take ownership of business unit results
Demonstrated experience in partnering, influencing and challenging multiple senior stakeholders
Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail
Ability to control and lead multiple projects and issues at any one time
Advanced knowledge of accounting standards and principles
Why Qantas?
If you’re successful in your application, you’ll join a team where creativity and passion are encouraged. Our people come together to allow us to dream big and deliver successfully.
There are many different opportunities across our team, which means you’ll be able to grow both personally and professionally at Qantas. Your development is a priority for us – so that you can maintain the high standards our customers have come to expect and can continue to develop over time.
You’ll be supported from day 1 with on the job training and coaching as well as our formal training opportunities. While you may start in this role, we’ve got a great track record of supporting our people to take their career in so many different directions, the destinations are endless.
The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel.
We love to travel: Enjoy discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays.
We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 18 weeks paid parental leave and additional purchased leave options.
We’ll give you access to thousands of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment. You can also take advantage of our salary packaging for everything from motor vehicles to electronic devices.
We’ll support your wellbeing: Whether its learning to better support your own and others’ mental health, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan.
Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. By coming to work for us, you’ll be part of an organisation that encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.
Applications will only be considered for candidates who have the right to work in Australia / New Zealand without restriction or sponsorship
Applications close: Sunday 14 July 2024
