Finance Business Partner Corporate

Australia Pacific Airports Corporation; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free fitness club access

Airport car parking

Hybrid working arrangements

Airport Holiday (additional leave)

Wellness day

Discounted onsite childcare

Employee assistance program

Career development opportunities

Social impact days

Employee benefits scheme

Job summary

Melbourne Airport is seeking a commercially minded Finance Business Partner to provide trusted financial advice and insight that supports informed decision-making as part of APAC. Reporting to the Head of Financial Reporting & Control, the role partners with Technology, Finance and Corporate Services to drive performance.

In this permanent position you will lead budgeting, forecasting and scenario analysis for operating expenses and the capital plan, deliver month-end commentary for the

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification.
• Experience in finance business partnering, FP&A or commercial finance in a large, complex organisation.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling capability.
• Advanced analytical skills and ability to turn data into insights and recommendations.
• Highly developed stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience preparing executive-level reporting and presentations.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial systems capability.
• Proactive and collaborative approach with ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Technology, Finance and Corporate leaders as their trusted financial advisor, influencing decisions with clear commercial insight
• Review capital investment business cases, testing assumptions, running sensitivities and ensuring alignment with the Long Term Model
• Evaluate commercial initiatives, challenging assumptions and shaping the metrics that drive outcomes
• Lead the annual budget, forecasts and scenario analysis for operating expenses and the capital plan, working with budget owners and Executives
• Deliver month end reporting and commentary for the CEO, CFO and Executive team, including input to the monthly Management Report
• Improve forecasting and reporting methods, frameworks and systems across the function

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Executive reporting

Excel

Financial systems

Analytical thinking

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial reporting systems

Job description

Australia Pacific Airports Corporation – Melbourne VIC

Help shape the financial decisions behind one of Australia's most significant infrastructure organisations.

Melbourne Airport is in the midst of a period of unprecedented growth and transformation. As we deliver major investments across our business and continue to evolve our technology, corporate and finance functions, we are seeking a commercially minded Finance Business Partner to provide trusted financial advice and insight that supports informed decision-making.

Reporting to the Head of Financial Reporting & Control, this permanent opportunity will partner closely with leaders across Technology, Finance and Corporate Services, providing commercial guidance, financial analysis and strategic support that helps drive business performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working closely with stakeholders, influencing outcomes and translating complex financial information into clear commercial insights.

Explore how we are thinking big with exciting projects like the Third Runway, state-of-the-art terminals, and thriving business park developments. You can also learn more about life at Melbourne Airport – our culture, values, and what makes us unique at https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/corporate/our-culture-and-values. Join us in shaping the future of aviation as we propel Melbourne Airport towards becoming Australia's favourite Airport destination.

Key responsibilities:

The role's duties and accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Partner with Technology, Finance and Corporate leaders as their trusted financial advisor, influencing decisions with clear commercial insight
• Review capital investment business cases, testing assumptions, running sensitivities and ensuring alignment with the Long Term Model
• Evaluate commercial initiatives challenging assumptions and shaping the metrics that drive outcomes
• Lead the annual budget, forecasts and scenario analysis for operating expenses and the capital plan, working with budget owners and Executives
• Deliver month end reporting and commentary for the CEO, CFO and Executive team, including input to the monthly Management Report
• Improve forecasting and reporting methods, frameworks and systems across the function

The successful candidate will have:

• CA or CPA qualification
• Demonstrated experience in finance business partnering, FP&A or commercial finance within a large, complex organisation
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling capability
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to turn complex data into meaningful insights and recommendations
• Highly developed stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience preparing executive-level reporting and presentations
• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial systems capability
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

About the Company:

Melbourne Airport (Australia Pacific Airports Corporation) is proud to be one of Australia's premier transport hubs and Victoria's gateway to the world, connecting us to the global marketplace. We are committed to creating connections that matter and enhancing the traveller experience across every aspect of our organisation to deliver our vision of becoming Australia's favourite Airport destination. Currently, in an exciting phase of change, we are delivering rewarding career opportunities, making Melbourne Airport a dynamic and fast-paced place to work for our people.

APAC is a majority Australian-owned private company that also operates Launceston Airport, the tourism gateway to Tasmania and an industry multi-award-winning airport.

Culture and Values:

By joining the team at Melbourne Airport, you will work within a friendly, high-performance culture with a focus on our people and their development.

Our vision is to become Australia's favourite Airport destination and our people are paramount to achieving this success. We provide a supportive environment, with values that encourage all of our employees to Be You, Think Big, Own it and Work Together.

• Free access to Higher State, our state-of-the-art Fitness Club & Wellness Hub at Novotel & ibis Styles Airport hotel.
• Airport car parking 24 hours/365 days a year for both business and personal use
• Hybrid flexible working arrangements
• Airport Holiday, an additional day of leave
• Wellness Day, a further additional day of leave
• Discounted onsite childcare at Creative Garden Early Learning
• Mental health and well-being initiatives, including Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Long-term career and professional development opportunities
• Active social culture and participation in a range of social impact days and activities
• Signature Experiences including an airfield family day
• Access to an employee benefits scheme including access to corporate rates and airport retailer discounts (including SkyBus)

APAC is committed to weaving Diversity into our DNA. We believe that Diversity and Inclusion will help us realise our greatest potential as a company, and maximise the potential of all our team members. We strive to create a culture where our team members understand that each individual is unique and that embracing diversity makes us more flexible, productive, and creative.

APAC provides equal opportunity and advancement in employment regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, cultural background, caring responsibilities, disability or socioeconomic background. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our workplace values of Being You, Thinking Big, Owning It and Working Together.