Capital Finance Leader | Major Infrastructure Projects

Perth Airport; Alpha; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on site parking

Job summary

Perth Airport is seeking a senior finance professional to lead capital reporting and governance across a major portfolio of infrastructure projects. You will partner with Project Controls, Portfolio Governance & Assurance, and Finance to provide accurate insights, oversee capital accounting, and support executive decision-making.

With 5–10 years in capital-intensive environments, you will coach teams, drive robust financial controls, and ensure compliance with agreements while delivering strong

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline.
• A professional accounting qualification, preferably CA or CPA.
• Demonstrated 5–10 years’ experience ideally working in infrastructure, construction, engineering, transport, utilities or another capital-intensive environment.
• Strong experience in capital governance, project accounting, capital forecasting, management reporting and financial controls.
• A clear communicator who can convert complex capital information into concise insights and practical recommendations.
• Pragmatic problem solver who can manage ambiguity, challenge assumptions and recommend workable solutions.
• Calm, accountable and resilient, with the ability to manage competing priorities during a major capital growth phase.

Responsibilities

• Financial accounting leadership across the capital portfolio.
• Capital versus operating expenditure governance and decision support.
• Project financial performance, forecasting and reporting oversight.
• Financial controls, approvals and expenditure assurance.
• Board, Executive and stakeholder reporting.
• Support for Airline Services Agreement capital requirements.
• Partnership across Finance, Project Delivery, Project Controls and Governance teams.
• Team leadership, coaching and capability development.

Skills

Governance

Capital accounting

Forecasting

Management reporting

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Calm & resilient

Education

Tertiary degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce

CA or CPA qualification

Job description

Perth Airport is seeking a senior finance professional to lead capital reporting and governance across a major portfolio of infrastructure projects. You will partner with Project Controls, Portfolio Governance & Assurance, and Finance to provide accurate insights, oversee capital accounting, and support executive decision-making.

With 5–10 years in capital-intensive environments, you will coach teams, drive robust financial controls, and ensure compliance with agreements while delivering strong