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. Our company has a vision to engage customers, connect communities and deliver exceptional experiences – and a commitment to delivering for the communities where we operate. We have been formally recognised as a ‘Great Place to Work – Certified’ organisation four times and recently was awarded Work180 accreditation as a champion for gender equity for the second year in a row. Our company is dedicated to a target of net zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030.

There has never been a better time to join us.

What you’ll contribute to:

An exciting opportunity has opened for a thoughtful and experienced FP&A Analyst to join our Finance team in a full‑time role. Reporting to the Manager of FP&A and Transformation, you’ll become part of a supportive team of dedicated finance professionals, playing an important role in delivering meaningful analysis and reporting across the QAL Group. This position is a key contributor within our Financial Planning and Analysis team, and you’ll also help guide our annual corporate planning process and ongoing reforecasting.

Cameron, who has worked within the Finance team for nearly 6 years shares his unique experience 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”.

How will you make an impact?

The ideal candidate will bring at least three years of experience in an accounting role, paired with strong capability in Microsoft Excel. A CA or CPA qualification is essential, and a tertiary qualification in accounting or a related field will be highly regarded. Experience with Technology One is not required, though it would be a valuable addition.

Key deliverables/responsibilities include but are not limited to:

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

• Prepare, analyse and interpret key financial and non-financial data supporting the Finance Business Partners
• Create detailed reporting, analysing financial and non-financial data from a variety sources
• Support month end accounting and reporting processes
• Exceptional reporting on Retail Store Operations KPIs
• Propose and implement reporting improvements and new management information systems where appropriate
• Support and actively implement Finance automation, innovation and transformation plan
• Support the annual budget and periodic reforecasting processes
• Support in the preparation of presentation materials to the Board and executive management
• 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 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.