Strategic Finance Partner, Capital Projects

Airport Development Group; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing program

Lifestyle allowance

Novated leasing

Super contributions

Flexible leave

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 and deliver critical aviation infrastructure projects.

You will lead capital planning, forecasting, reporting and asset accounting, while coaching two Project Cost Controllers and driving improvements

Qualifications

• CA, CPA or CIMA qualification (or currently working towards)
• Degree qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related discipline
• Experience in capital project finance, asset accounting and business partnering
• Strong financial modelling and analytical capabilities
• Advanced Excel skills and Power BI experience
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
• High attention to detail and 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

Financial modelling

Stakeholder engagement

Capital project finance

Education

CA/CPA/CIMA or in progress

Accounting/Finance/Commerce degree

Tools

Power BI

Excel

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 and deliver critical aviation infrastructure projects.

You will lead capital planning, forecasting, reporting and asset accounting, while coaching two Project Cost Controllers and driving improvements