Finance Leader

6 months ago

Brisbane, Australia Virgin Australia Full time

**Work type**:
Full Time**Location**:
Brisbane**Job type**:
Finance & Accounting**Applications close**:
**Finance Leader**:
Hello. We’re Virgin Australia. We’re the airline that’s always done things a little different. Our way. The Virgin way. We’re on a mission to make flying better than ‘nice’. And to do that, it takes a team of talented people who are passionate about customer experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on safety - in the air, on the ground and in our workplaces. A team who values real diversity and inclusion, in a big brand with big ambitions.

**What you’ll be doing**

**Further responsibilities include**:

- As the 2IC to the Head of Finance - Flight Operations, you will develop ad-hoc analysis and modelling to deliver insight on operational performance and financial implications. You will have the capability to synthesise complex analysis and insights into high-quality, Executive and Board-level presentations
- Ability to hold Operations partners accountable to performance metrics and budgets, while providing support to identify and mitigate risk
- Ownership of planning and reporting process for relevant departments
- Periodic reporting of actual results and insight into the drivers of results
- Monthly reforecasting of costs, taking into account changes to operating stats and emerging risks & opportunities
- Facilitate annual budgeting process, with deep engagement with the Operations teams to ensure department ownership of the plan
- Act as a de facto Operations team member, take the lead on finance matters within the Operations departments
- Co-develop business cases for investments and initiatives, developing a detailed understanding of financial implications of proposed changes / projects / initiatives
- Take the lead on costing Virgin Australia’s Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA) proposals, collaborating with Industrial Relations and Ops Departments as part of the EBA team
- Develop detailed understanding of airline economics and financial drivers for Ops functions (predominantly Fuel, and Virgin Australia labour groups for EBA negotiations)
- Bring together airline financials and operational statistics to deliver analysis on key drivers of financial performance for the airline
- Regular and ongoing engagement with Department GM's to drive improvement and transformation

**You’ll be great in this role if you**
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance or Science-related field
- Extensive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and/or an analytics-based role, or equivalent experience in Management Consulting/ Big 4/ MBB
- Experience in a fast-paced, demanding environment
- Demonstrated experience partnering with senior stakeholders and presenting to General Managers etc.
- Advanced financial modelling capability (Advanced Excel) and pragmatic approach to producing cost estimates under tight timelines
- Strong presentation skills (PowerPoint development and ability to present to stakeholders)
- Project management experience
- Ability to grasp complex concepts and models quickly, and distil analysis and insight to simple, easy to understand output
- Prior exposure to EA/ EBA renewals/ negotiations is desirable, but not essential
- Familiarity working in a ASX 200/ public company and an understanding of the economic drivers in aviation/ transport

**We’re committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry - including (but not limited to)**:

- Discounted flights for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)
- A flexible, hybrid work style. Work from home or the office, adapt your location to suit your style and needs
- One of Brisbane’s most admired head office locations, with South Bank train station, a supermarket, pharmacy, and lunch options downstairs plus a 5-minute walk to the Busway, a rooftop restaurant and onsite gym (with a low membership fee) and South Bank Parklands just across the road
- Discounts on travel insurance, lounge membership, car hire, accommodation, and experiences worldwide
- Cheaper hospitality, retail, technology, beauty and wellness services
- Free counselling and access to a wellbeing app to support your physical, mental, social and financial health
- ‘Dress for Your Day’ - enjoy the freedom to wear whatever makes you feel great for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you.

**When everyone is included, everyone wins**

**Ready to apply?**

We’re ready to hear from you.

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