Strategic Financial Controller - Lead Finance Team

Cairns Airport Pty Ltd; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Generous leave and wellness entiments

Free 24/7 airport parking

Professional development and training

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Exclusive employee discounts

Job summary

Cairns Airport Pty Ltd in Cairns seeks a seasoned Financial Controller to lead our Finance Team and safeguard the organisation's financial integrity and value creation. Reporting to the CFO, you will oversee financial management, reporting, and internal controls, delivering accurate results and driving operational excellence.

You will mentor a team, partner with the Board and Audit & Risk Committee, and drive process improvements while aligning with Cairns and Mackay Airport’s core values.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Finance or Accounting.
• CA/CPA qualified (or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance leadership role.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and decision‑making skills.
• Organised, solutions-focused, and calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial reporting and transaction processing functions.
• Manage, mentor, and empower a team of finance professionals to foster high performance and collaboration.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly and year-end financial reporting in line with accounting standards.
• Oversee cash flow management and optimise the Group’s working capital.
• Strengthen internal controls, maintain financial policies and procedures, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Partner with the CFO to manage relationships with the Board and Audit & Risk Committee.
• Drive process improvement and support the transition to new finance and procurement systems.
• Collaborate with the business on pricing, security charges, and recoveries.

Skills

Financial leadership

Team leadership

Process improvement

Stakeholder engagement

Financial reporting

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

CA/CPA qualified

Job description

Cairns Airport Pty Ltd in Cairns seeks a seasoned Financial Controller to lead our Finance Team and safeguard the organisation's financial integrity and value creation. Reporting to the CFO, you will oversee financial management, reporting, and internal controls, delivering accurate results and driving operational excellence.

You will mentor a team, partner with the Board and Audit & Risk Committee, and drive process improvements while aligning with Cairns and Mackay Airport’s core values.