MAKE IT AMAZING

At Sydney Airport, the future of air travel is shaped by you.

As a team, we connect the world. More than just a hub of activity and boundless energy, we’re creating a destination of amazing experiences. Like seeing wonderful moments unfold in front of you, knowing “I made that possible!”.

Dynamic. Fast-paced. We thrive in a place where fresh challenges land daily. Backed by positive and supportive team players and inspiring leaders, we adapt to change. Driven to grow. Owning every action. To do things better.

As smart, problem-solvers, we are always learning and growing. And that’s easier to do alongside passionate experts, as we collaborate across teams readily sharing our knowledge.

Each day is a new journey, as we bring an exciting vision to life. With significant capital investment in new, improved infrastructure, there’s never been a better time to expand your potential at Sydney Airport. The range of responsibilities and diverse pathways you can take on with us, are surprising.

We are SYD. United in the pride that comes with welcoming the world at Australia’s premier gateway.

About the role
This 12-month Maximum Term Contract role involves preparing month-end accounts and financial reports, managing forecasting and budgeting processes, planning capital expenditures, and developing business cases to support decision-making. You will also be responsible for tracking debtors and contributing to key projects within the commercial business. Working closely with the Commercial FP&A Manager and Senior Financial Analysts, this fixed-term contract offers an exciting opportunity to apply your financial expertise in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

About the team
The Commercial Finance team is a vital part of our airport’s operations, providing both standalone expertise and cross-functional support to other business units. Covering a broad range of functions, including FP&A, Financial Control, Capital, the Enterprise Project Management Office, Procurement, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Treasury, Insurance, Tax and Corporate Finance, the team fosters a collaborative environment where teamwork is key to success. With a commitment to continuous improvement, the team actively seeks opportunities to enhance, simplify, and streamline processes across the business, making a real impact on operational efficiency and outcomes.

In this role, you will be

• Providing FP&A support, including preparation of monthly management accounts, journal entries, accruals, management reports, and trend analysis
• Delivering analytical insights to help management understand business dynamics, trends, and their underlying drivers
• Supporting business cases and approval memos for contract renewals, financial analysis, tender evaluations, and sales performance insights
• Driving the annual Corporate Plan process, including a detailed 5-year outlook, long-term forecasts, and projections for revenue, costs, and capital expenditure
• Preparing risk and opportunity assessments for revenue and capital expenditure
• Contributing to projects such as data analytics, trend analysis, and the development of dashboards for cost and revenue drivers

About you

• Hold an undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related discipline, with CA, CPA, or equivalent certification
• Bring 5+ years of experience in finance business partnering, month-end reporting, and FP&A processes in a corporate environment, ideally in retail, property, or parking industries
• Demonstrate a strong financial understanding, with the ability to analyse data and deliver meaningful insights that drive strategic outcomes
• Possess excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively influence stakeholders, including senior management
• Excel at cross-functional collaboration, sharing knowledge and fostering partnerships across teams to achieve organisational goals
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and data visualisation tools like PowerBI, with experience using ERP systems such as Oracle
• Thrive in environments of change and continuous improvement, with a pragmatic mindset focused on delivering tangible business outcomes
• Adept at managing competing priorities and delivering quality work within deadlines, while maintaining a developmental mindset for self-improvement

What we offer
To find out more about the amazing work environment here at SYD, be sure to check out the Join us section of Sydney Airport’s website, where you can also see more about our flexible culture and work practices, alongside our other Employee benefits, or take a look at our LinkedIn Sydney Airport: Life page.

Make it Amazing
SYD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations Australians, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.