Senior Business Analyst

Airport Development Group | ADG; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airport development organization based in Cairns is seeking a Group Strategy Analyst to join its Strategy & Corporate Development team. The role involves leading strategy reviews, managing valuation models, and conducting financial assessments for acquisitions. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of experience in finance and strong skills in modelling and strategic planning. The organization promotes diversity and offers opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive wellbeing program

Salary packaging options

Additional leave entitlements for eligible staff

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in investment banking, consulting, or corporate finance.
• Strong skills in financial modelling, valuation, and strategic planning.
• Experience with energy sector feasibility studies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual and mid-year group strategy reviews.
• Own and manage the ADG valuation model.
• Conduct financial assessments for acquisitions.

Skills

Financial modelling

Valuation

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering

CFA, MBA, CA (preferred)

Job description

Shape Strategy. Drive Growth. Deliver Impact.

ADG is seeking a commercially minded Group Strategy Analyst to join our Strategy & Corporate Development team. This is a dynamic, high-impact role focused on group strategy, valuation, acquisitions, funding, and key strategic initiatives.

You will be delivering high-quality strategic and valuation outputs that are trusted by the Executive team and Board. You’ll ensure group strategy and valuation reviews are completed on time with clear, data-driven insights. Your work will maintain a strong and active acquisition pipeline, backed by robust financial analysis. You will play a key role in monitoring ADG’s funding position, proactively identifying risks or refinancing needs, and supporting strategic decisions that drive long-term value for the organisation.

What You’ll Do

• Strategy & Planning: Lead the annual and mid-year group strategy reviews and support business unit planning.
• Valuation: Own and manage the ADG valuation model, including updates, forecasts, and stakeholder engagement.
• Acquisitions: Maintain ADG’s acquisition pipeline, conduct financial assessments, coordinate due diligence, and support bid modelling.
• Strategic Initiatives: Provide market research and financial analysis for new opportunities and emerging sectors.
• Funding: Monitor funding metrics, support refinancing, and assess funding impacts of investments.
• Collaboration & Risk: Work closely with executives, advisors, and internal teams, while applying ADG’s risk, safety, and cyber security frameworks.

What You’ll Bring

• 7+ years in investment banking, consulting, or corporate finance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field.
• Post-grad/industry qualifications (CFA, MBA, CA) preferred.
• Strong skills in financial modelling, valuation, and strategic planning.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and attention to detail.
• Experience with energy sector feasibility studies (desirable).

Why ADG?

At Airport Development Group, we take pride in creating a workplace that supports growth, balance, and wellbeing. You’ll be part of a values-driven organisation that fosters collaboration and continuous learning. From ongoing development opportunities and a supportive leadership team to additional leave entitlements for eligible staff, we believe in recognising and rewarding your contributions. We also offer access to a comprehensive wellbeing program and salary packaging options.

Working at ADG means being part of a team that connects communities across the Northern Territory and your work will directly contribute to our commitment to safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

Ready to Apply?

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your application with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Join Us & Make an Impact!

At ADG we embrace equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Join a forward-thinking team where your expertise will make a real impact. If you're a self-motivated professional with a passion for Aviation Safety and Standards, we’d love to hear from you.

Agencies should note that unsolicited resumes or floated profiles will not be accepted for this position and ADG will not pay any fees related to resumes that are submitted directly to hiring managers and not through our approved process. Where appropriate, the Talent Manager will work with our preferred panel of agencies to source candidates for roles.