Planning & Performance Analyst

Airbus; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Australia Pacific is seeking a Planning & Performance Analyst to join the Finance team in Brisbane, delivering timely financial reporting and in-depth analysis to support operational planning and decision-making.

The role focuses on forecasting, budgeting, and strategic financial insights, with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration within a defence-facing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• CPA/CA membership is preferred or required.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting standards, reporting, budgets and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting & planning: consolidate cycles for Functions/Programs.
• Monthly reporting: linked to key drivers to drive profit and optimise working capital.
• Provide strategic financial advice for pricing and margins on customer solutions.
• Drive process improvement by standardising and automating FP&A processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business and identify risks and opportunities.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Data interpretation

Cross-level communication

Independent and ethical

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

CPA/CA certification

Tools

SAP/ERP

Business intelligence platforms

Job description

Clearance Requirement: Baseline Vetting Defence Security Clearance

Work Model: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

At Airbus Australia Pacific, we know that precise, reliable information is what keeps aircraft in the sky and our service men and women safe on mission We are looking for a Planning & Performance Analyst to join our Finance team based in Brisbane, QLD.

As a member of our Planning & Performance team, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the integrity of our financial performance. Serving as an independent, trusted business partner, you will deliver timely, accurate financial reporting and analysis, delve deep into business cost drivers, and provide strategic financial insights that directly support our operational planning and decision-making.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Financial Forecasting & Planning: Prepare and consolidate forecasting and financial planning cycles for relevant Functions/Programs.
• Monthly Reporting & Insights: Deliver monthly performance reporting linked to key business drivers, offering insights that help drive profit, streamline costs, and optimise working capital.
• Commercial & Strategic Support: Assist in providing strategic financial advice to inform pricing and margin models for customer solutions and commercial business decisions.
• Process Optimisation: Drive continuous improvement by standardising, simplifying, and automating financial planning and analysis processes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with stakeholders across all levels of the business, serving as the first point of escalation for critical finance topics and identifying potential risks and opportunities.

Who You Are

You are an analytical, curious finance professional with a knack for translating complex data into clear, meaningful insights for business partners. You take pride in your professional independence and ethics, bring a positive, continuous improvement mindset to the team, and communicate persuasively across all levels of an organisation.

Essential Experience & Requirements

• Minimum 2 years in a financial or management accounting role.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting standards, reporting requirements, budget processes, and internal control frameworks.
• High proficiency in SAP/ERP systems with a natural ability to leverage system functionality.
• Proven ability to build financial assumptions, balance data-driven decision-making with practical solutions, and present findings clearly to stakeholders.
• Must be eligible for an Australian Defence Force Security clearance.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety, quality, and living Airbus values.
• Professional accounting membership (CPA / CA).
• Deep experience with accounting systems, business intelligence platforms, and methodologies such as Earned Value Management (EVM), Value of Work Done (VOWD), and activity-based accounting.
• Experience working with performance-based contracts and developing pricing strategies to support commercial opportunities.

Why Join Airbus in Australia?

When you join Airbus, you become part of a passionate, global team united by a common purpose: We make it fly.

This is a fantastic opportunity to deepen your financial knowledge across matrixed program and project-based environment whilst working with a supportive team, and making a visible impact on our operational performance. We value continuous learning, open communication, and looking out for one another.

Applications Close: Sunday, 8 November 2026

Airbus is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Applicants must be eligible for a baseline Australian Government Security Clearance and have the capacity to satisfy pre-employment medical screening which may include drug and alcohol testing.