Manager, Accounts Payable

Virgin Australia; Queensland; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Heavily discounted air travel

Flexible working arrangements

Discounts on various services

Wellness support resources

Dress for Your Day policy

Job summary

A leading Australian airline is seeking a Manager, Accounts Payable to lead the Accounts Payable function. The role requires overseeing timely and accurate supplier payments while driving process optimisation. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in finance, team leadership, and a strong focus on performance in dynamic environments. The position offers flexible working arrangements and additional perks including discounted travel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a finance professional in a large organisation.
• Proven track record in leading and developing teams.
• Experience with process mapping and automation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end Accounts Payable function.
• Ensure timely and accurate supplier payments.
• Drive process optimisation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Team leadership

Process optimisation

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Excel

Analytical capabilities

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Business or Commerce

Job description

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Hello. We’re Virgin Australia. We’re the airline that’s always done things a little different. Our way. The Virgin way. We’re on a mission to make flying better than ‘nice’. And to do that, it takes a team of talented people who are passionate about customer experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on safety – in the air, on the ground and in our workplaces. A team who values real diversity and inclusion, in a big brand with big ambitions.

What you’ll be doing:

As the Manager, Accounts Payable, you’ll play a key leadership role within the Financial Control team, overseeing the end-to-end Accounts Payable function. Your focus will be on ensuring timely and accurate supplier payments, employee expense reimbursements, and effective management of the corporate credit card program. Leveraging Oracle Fusion, you’ll drive process optimisation and continuous improvement across Accounts Payable, implementing best-practice structures and enhancing team effectiveness to support business growth. You’ll collaborate closely across the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) value stream and with broader finance teams including Treasury and Accounting.

Qualifications

• Hold a tertiary qualification in Business or Commerce
• Bring at least 5 years of experience as a finance professional, ideally within a large, complex organisation
• Have a proven track record in leading, coaching and developing high-performing Accounts Payable or Purchasing teams
• Thrive in transactional environments with a strong focus on accuracy, efficiency and service delivery
• Are confident managing outsourced providers and navigating cross-functional relationships
• Possess advanced Microsoft Excel skills with strong reporting and analytical capabilities
• Communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing
• Excel at stakeholder management with the ability to influence and build trust across all levels
• Demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills consistently meeting deadlines in dynamic environments
• Are naturally curious with the ability to challenge assumptions and drive improvements
• Embrace a continuous improvement mindset always looking for ways to enhance processes and outcomes
• Understand purchasing value streams accounting principles and financial governance
• Have experience with process mapping and appreciate the value of automation and end-to-end process optimisation
• Are familiar with change management principles and how to apply them effectively in a finance context

What you’ll get from us:

• Heavily discounted air travel for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)
• Flexible working arrangements (including work hours and work from home)
• Discounts on travel insurance, car hire, accommodation and experiences worldwide
• Hospitality, retail, technology, beauty services and wellness discounts
• Wellness support, including the Converge digital wellbeing platform
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, which offers confidential coaching and support from qualified professionals for all aspects of life – physical, mental, social and financial
• Dress for Your Day – enjoy the freedom to wear whatever is appropriate for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you

Equality rules:

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

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