Leader, Group Reporting

Virgin Australia Airlines; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted flights for you and family

Hybrid work style

Brisbane HQ location

Travel discounts

Wellbeing app

Dress for Your Day

Job summary

Virgin Australia Airlines is seeking a Leader, Group Reporting in Brisbane. You will lead the Treasury accounting function, own ongoing maintenance of the Oracle ERP, and drive process improvements to deliver accurate monthly and statutory reporting.

Ideal candidates hold a CA/CPA or equivalent, with at least five years post-qualification IFRS experience, and familiarity with Oracle Fusion/SmartView. A graduate business degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Hold a CA, CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Have a graduate degree in business or a related discipline.
• Bring at least five years’ post qualification experience.
• Have experience working in an IFRS accounting environment.
• Have experience using Oracle Fusion, with SmartView experience highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Treasury accounting function and own ongoing maintenance of the Oracle ERP system.
• Drive process improvements and deliver ad hoc projects as the business evolves.
• Design and implement effective financial controls, policies and processes.
• Support month end governance and statutory financial reporting.
• Build strong relationships across Finance and the wider business to shape a robust reporting function.

Skills

IFRS accounting

Attention to detail

Deadlines

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Influence across teams

Time management

Strong communication

Education

Graduate degree in business or related discipline

Tools

Oracle Fusion

SmartView

Job description

We’re the airline that dares to be different, bold, down-to-earth and built around giving our guests real choice. Safety is our backbone, service is our heartbeat, and our people are our superpower.

At Virgin Australia, we’re on a mission to be Australia’s most loved airline, for our people, our guests and our owners and we’re looking for passionate talent to help take us even higher.

We’re vibrant, authentic and unapologetically human. Here, you can bring your whole self, your Virgin Flair and your ambition to a team that champions individuality, innovation and a whole lot of heart. If you’re excited by meaningful work, real opportunities to grow, and a culture where you can genuinely make a difference, you’ll feel right at home with us

What you’ll be doing / Your Impact:

In Finance, we’re the stewards of performance at Virgin Australia, combining disciplined execution with a big heart and a clear north star to be Australia’s most loved airline. We own outcomes, do the right thing, and turn complexity into simple, actionable insights that help leaders make confident decisions.

We focus on operational and cost excellence, partnering across the business to make smart trade-offs that hit the sweet spot: great product and experience at a great price. Safety is our backbone, professionalism is our standard, and financial discipline is how we win—driving strong results while staying close to our customers and what matters most. Safety is our backbone, professionalism is our standard, and financial discipline is how we win—driving strong results while staying close to our customers and what matters most.

If you love blending analysis with impact—shaping budgets, investments and performance that feel human and deliver value - Finance at Virgin Australia is where your expertise will truly take flight.

As Leader, Group Reporting, you’ll play a pivotal role in Virgin Australia’s Group Reporting team, leading the Treasury accounting function and owning the ongoing maintenance of our Oracle ERP system. You’ll drive process improvements and deliver ad hoc projects as the business evolves, including the design and implementation of effective financial controls, policies and processes. You’ll also support month end governance and statutory financial reporting, ensuring deadlines are met and accurate financial results are delivered. Building strong relationships across Finance and the wider business, you’ll help shape a robust and high performing reporting function.

You’ll be great in this role if you… | About You

• Hold a CA, CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification
• Have a graduate degree in business or a related discipline
• Bring at least five years’ post qualification experience
• Have experience working in an IFRS accounting environment
• Have experience using Oracle Fusion, with SmartView experience highly desirable
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of current accounting standards, including IFRS
• Have exceptional attention to detail and the ability to prioritise a high volume of tasks
• Work well to strict deadlines and adapt easily to changing priorities
• Apply strong problem solving skills and take the initiative to identify and implement process improvements
• Build effective relationships and provide high quality advice, service and support to stakeholders across the business
• Have excellent organisational and time management skills
• Influence confidently across multiple business areas and levels

What you’ll get from us | Your Benefits & Beyond

We’re committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry – including (but not limited to):

• Discounted flights for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)
• A flexible, hybrid work style. Work from home or the office, adapt your location to suit your style and needs
• One of Brisbane’s most admired head office locations, with South Bank train station, a supermarket, pharmacy, and lunch options downstairs plus a 5-minute walk to the Busway, a rooftop restaurant and onsite gym (with a low membership fee) and South Bank Parklands just across the road
• Discounts on travel insurance, lounge membership, car hire, accommodation, and experiences worldwide
• Cheaper hospitality, retail, technology, beauty and wellness services
• Free counselling and access to a wellbeing app to support your physical, mental, social and financial health
• ‘Dress for Your Day’ – enjoy the freedom to wear whatever makes you feel great for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you.

When everyone is included, everyone wins | Belonging at Virgin Australia

We’re all individuals. And we love that. That’s why we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, our friends in the LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to join our family.