Strategic Finance Partner, Asset & Capital Projects

Airport Development Group | ADG; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing program

Lifestyle allowance

Novated leasing

Employer superannuation contributions

Additional leave entitlements

Job summary

Airport Development Group (ADG) is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner - Asset Management to support the financial performance, reporting and governance of our growing capital projects portfolio. Based in Cairns, this role offers the opportunity to partner with senior stakeholders, provide strategic financial insights and contribute to the delivery of critical aviation infrastructure projects.

As the finance lead for the capital program, you will drive project performance, manage

Qualifications

• CA/CPA/CIMA qualification or working toward
• Degree qualifications in Accounting, Finance or Commerce
• Experience in capital project finance, asset accounting and business partnering
• Strong financial modelling and analytical capabilities
• Advanced Excel and Power BI experience
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills
• High attention to detail with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment

Responsibilities

• Act as the finance lead for ADG's capital program and asset accounting activities
• Partner with Project Managers, Program Managers and business leaders to drive project performance and accountability
• Manage capital budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting processes
• Prepare financial analysis, modelling and reporting to support strategic decision-making
• Oversee project cash flow forecasting and capital expenditure reporting
• Manage asset accounting activities, including capitalisation, depreciation and asset register maintenance
• Ensure funding releases, project transfers and month-end capital accounting activities are completed accurately
• Support long-term capital planning, treasury activities and corporate valuation processes
• Lead, coach and develop two Project Cost Controllers
• Drive continuous improvement across systems, reporting and financial processes

Skills

Capital project finance

Asset accounting

Financial modelling

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Stakeholder engagement

Prioritisation

Solutions mindset

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce

Tools

TechnologyOne

Job description

Airport Development Group (ADG) is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner - Asset Management to support the financial performance, reporting and governance of our growing capital projects portfolio. Based in Cairns, this role offers the opportunity to partner with senior stakeholders, provide strategic financial insights and contribute to the delivery of critical aviation infrastructure projects.

As the finance lead for the capital program, you will drive project performance, manage