Who is QAL?
Queensland Airports Limited (QAL) is an accomplished airport operator which owns and operates Gold Coast, Townsville, Longreach and Mount Isa airports – connecting the Gold Coast and northern NSW, along with regional Queensland, to the rest of the country and beyond. We are an Australian-owned company with a vision to engage customers, connect communities and deliver exceptional experiences – and a commitment to delivering for the communities where we operate. QAL is formally recognised as a ‘Great Place to Work – Certified’ organisation – currently the only airport operator in Australia with this certification. QAL is dedicated to a target of net zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030. With strong passenger numbers, terminal upgrades underway - there has never been a better time to join QAL.

What you’ll contribute to:
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced FP&A Analyst to join the Finance team in a full-time role. Reporting to the Manager FP&A and Transformation, the successful applicant will join a team of dedicated finance professionals and play an integral role in supporting the performance reporting and analysis function for the QAL Group. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience with a strong focus on commercial finance, forecasting, analytical financial review and metric reporting.  Experience with Financial Modelling is essential.  Previous experience with Technology One or Board isn’t necessary but is desired. CP or CPA qualification is required, a tertiary qualification in accounting or a similar field will be highly regarded.

Cameron, who has worked within the Finance team for nearly 10 years shares his experience of working with QAL.

“In my role at QAL we make a difference by working closely with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders. As a support function, it’s really important that we provide value to other departments, assisting decision making processes to enable better financial outcomes.

I love the flexibility that QAL provides me with, I am able to coach my kids soccer team on two afternoons a week. I love the game and being able to transfer my passion to my kids, and their teammates and it gives me significant personal reward and pride.

At work, there’s always challenging scenarios and significant opportunities to continually learn and grow (no 2 days are the same for me).  It’s a great company (and industry) to be a part of.  We touch on the lives of many people yet strive to continually achieve best commercial outcomes.  The company has strong ethical foundations, the team is hard working and everyone is respected”. 

Key deliverables/responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

We are looking for an energetic and committed individual with high attention to detail, the FP&A Analyst’s key responsibilities, include, but are not limited to:

• Create detailed reporting, analysing financial and non-financial data from a variety sources and provide insights into key drivers and trends of financial performance
• Prepare, analyse and interpret key financial and non-financial data supporting the Finance Business Partners
• Support preparation and delivery of Financial Dashboards and Visuals
• Preparation of presentation materials for monthly Board and executive management reporting
• Exceptional reporting on KPIs and metrics, including a range of Commercial Operations including Retail Stores and Car Parking
• Propose and implement performance reporting improvements and new management information systems where appropriate
• Support the annual budget and periodic reforecasting processes
• Support and actively implement Finance automation and continuous improvements
• Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Take reasonable care for your health and safety

What we offer you?

This is an opportunity to be part of a progressive organisation with a great culture and assist in the transformation and growth of the business. Flexible working options are available for all employees. At QAL, we uphold the philosophy that the smooth integration of life and work benefits all. We call it ‘Living Well’.

QAL supports an inclusive approach and values diversity within the workplace. We aim to provide opportunities that allow individuals to reach their full potential regardless of their background, gender, age, work status, religious or cultural identity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will be required to adhere to QAL’s Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP, which includes pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Testing and have the ability to obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC).

Please obtain the Position Description by clicking HERE, or if you are applying on Seek, by copying the following location into your browser to access the Position Description through our careers site: https://qal.elmotalent.com.au/careers/QALcareers/jobs.