Senior Financial Strategist

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Financial Strategist to play a pivotal role in the execution of our financing strategy, ensuring we are market-ready to fund our ambitious growth agenda.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of aviation in Victoria and contribute to the development of Melbourne Airport's funding strategy. As a key member of our high-performing Finance team, you will be responsible for leading APAC's funding strategy and execution, including debt management and refinancing activities.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders to build and maintain relationships with banks, ratings agencies, debt investors, and internal teams. Your expertise in hedge accounting, interest rate risk management, and credit rating methodologies will be essential in maintaining APAC's credit ratings and ensuring strong investor engagement.

The successful candidate will have leadership-level experience in a Corporate Treasury team or Debt Advisory role, with a degree in Finance, Commerce, or Accounting. They will possess advanced financial modelling and analysis capability, with outstanding attention to detail and a collaborative mindset.

The role's duties and accountabilities include:

• Debt Management: Lead the development and execution of debt strategies, refinancing recommendations, investor presentations, deal execution, and program documentation (AMTN, EMTN, USPP, bank debt).
  
• Credit Rating Management: Act as APAC's subject matter expert on credit rating methodology, prepare collateral for rating agency meetings, and embed insights into corporate planning.
  
• Investor Relations: Lead investor engagement, including roadshow preparation, investor updates, and stakeholder communications.
  
• Financial Analysis & Modelling: Own and enhance long-term corporate and treasury models, scenario analysis, and Board-level forecasting.
  
• Financial Risk Management: Identify and manage financial risks, develop and execute hedging strategies, and oversee policy and compliance.
  
• Treasury Operations: Oversee treasury systems, settlements, cashflow forecasts, and treasury procedures.
  
• Leadership: Provide coaching, set goals, and develop a high-performing team aligned with APAC's corporate strategy.
  

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and qualifications:

• Leadership-level experience in a Corporate Treasury team or Debt Advisory role.
  
• Degree in Finance, Commerce, or Accounting, with CA/CPA/CFA qualifications preferred. Membership of ACTA (FTA) highly regarded.
  
• Deep execution experience across global funding markets and debt programs.
  
• Strong expertise in hedge accounting, interest rate risk management, and credit rating methodologies.
  
• Proven ability to influence at senior levels, backed by exceptional communication and presentation skills.
  
• Advanced financial modelling and analysis capability, with outstanding attention to detail.
  
• A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth environment.
  

We offer a range of benefits to support your career and well-being, including:

• Free access to Higher State, our state-of-the-art Fitness Club & Wellness Hub at Novotel & ibis Styles Airport hotel.
  
• Airport car parking 24 hours/365 days a year for both business and personal use.
  
• Hybrid flexible working arrangements.
  
• Airport Holiday, an additional day of leave.
  
• Wellness Day, a further additional day of leave.
  
• Discounted onsite childcare at Creative Garden Early Learning.
  
• Mental health and well-being initiatives, including Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  
• Long-term career and professional development opportunities.
  
• Active social culture and participation in a range of social impact days and activities.
  
• Signature Experiences including an airfield family day.
  
• Access to an employee benefits scheme including access to corporate rates and airport retailer discounts (including SkyBus).
  

We are proud to be one of Australia's premier transport hubs and Victoria's gateway to the world, connecting us to the global marketplace. We are committed to creating connections that matter and enhancing the traveller experience across every aspect of our organisation to deliver our vision of becoming Australia's favourite Airport destination.

We provide a supportive environment, with values that encourage all of our employees to Be You, Think Big, Own it and Work Together.

Our culture is built on four core values: Being You, Thinking Big, Owning It and Working Together. We believe that Diversity and Inclusion will help us realise our greatest potential as a company, and maximise the potential of all our team members.