FP&A Manager - Commercial

Sydney Airport; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work practices

Job summary

Sydney Airport is entering an exciting period of growth and transformation, and our Finance team plays a critical role in helping the business make confident, commercially sound decisions.

As FP&A Manager, Commercial, you will partner closely with the Commercial business unit, providing financial forecasts, insights, analysis and decision support across areas including Property, Retail, Hotels and Car Parks.

Qualifications

• Experienced finance leader with FP&A across reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and business performance.
• Proven people leadership experience and ability to coach and develop a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong business case development and ability to translate complex analyses into clear commercial recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of financial plans, budgets and forecasts for the Commercial unit.
• Deliver high-quality reporting, variance analysis and actionable insights for performance drivers and opportunities.
• Build and enhance complex financial models including scenario analysis and EBITDA drivers.
• Lead business casing for major commercial initiatives and partnerships.
• Drive process improvement and automation in analysis and forecasting.
• Coach and develop a team of analysts to foster collaboration and stakeholder service.

Skills

Finance leadership

FP&A

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modelling

Power BI

Excel

Team leadership

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

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 and the team

Sydney Airport is entering an exciting period of growth and transformation, and our Finance team plays a critical role in helping the business make confident, commercially sound decisions. As FP&A Manager, Commercial, you will partner closely with the Commercial business unit, providing financial forecasts, insights, analysis and decision support across areas including Property, Retail, Hotels and Car Parks.

Reporting to the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis, this role will lead a team of five Senior Financial Analysts and Financial Analysts. You will be responsible for developing the team, lifting capability, improving processes and ensuring the business has high-quality reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling to support strategic decision-making.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to

• Lead the preparation of financial plans, budgets and forecasts for the Commercial business unit, supporting broader corporate planning and forecasting requirements.
• Deliver high-quality reporting, variance analysis and actionable insights that help identify performance drivers, risks, opportunities and corrective actions.
• Build and enhance complex financial models, including EBITDA driver-based models, scenario analysis, sensitivity analysis to support planning, valuation and strategic decision-making.
• Lead business casing and financial analysis for major commercial initiatives, including third-party agreements, new product launches and other strategic opportunities.
• Drive process improvement, automation and the use of tools such as Power BI to streamline financial analysis, reporting and forecasting processes.
• Coach, develop and lead a team of five analysts, fostering a culture of collaboration, curiosity, continuous improvement and strong stakeholder service.

About you

• Experienced finance leader with strong FP&A experience across reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and business performance.
• Proven people leadership experience and are confident managing, coaching and developing a team in a fast‑paced, commercially focused environment.
• Strong business casing experience and can translate complex financial analysis into clear commercial recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Capable in complex financial modelling, scenario analysis, sensitivity analysis and working with large or varied data sources.
• Proactive self‑starter who is comfortable working with ambiguity, moving at pace and partnering with stakeholders across a complex business.
• Confident using financial systems and tools, with experience in Excel, ERP systems, reporting tools and ideally Power BI or similar automation capability.

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.