Financial Control Analyst

Company Description

MAKE IT MEMORABLE

At Sydney Airport, the future of air travel is shaped by you.

As a team, we connect the world. More than just a hub of activity and boundless energy, we're creating a destination of amazing experiences. Like seeing wonderful moments unfold in front of you, knowing "I made that possible".

Dynamic. Fast-paced. We thrive in a place where fresh challenges land daily. Backed by positive and supportive team players and inspiring leaders, we adapt to change. Driven to grow. Owning every action. To do things better.

As smart, problem-solvers, we are always learning and growing. And that's easier to do alongside passionate experts, as we collaborate across teams readily sharing our knowledge.

Each day is a new journey, as we bring an exciting vision to life. With significant capital investment in new, improved infrastructure, there's never been a better time to expand your potential at Sydney Airport. The range of responsibilities and diverse pathways you can take on with us, are surprising.

We are SYD. United in the pride that comes with welcoming the world at Australia's premier gateway.

Job Description

About the role

At Sydney Airport, we connect the world—and you make that possible. As part of our Finance team, you'll help shape the future of air travel through precision, collaboration, and technical expertise. This is a dynamic, fast-paced environment where fresh challenges land daily, and where your attention to detail and drive to improve will be valued and supported.

We're seeking a Financial Control Analyst with a strong foundation in financial accounting, ideally with exposure to or an interest in developing experience in treasury-related accounting. . This is a fantastic opportunity to expand your technical skills in a hands-on role that goes beyond day-to-day accounting, offering exposure to advanced areas including financial instruments, hedge accounting, and regulatory reporting.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Support month-end close activities, including preparing and posting journals and reconciliations.
• Assist with half-year and year-end financial reporting deliverables, including financial statement notes and supporting schedules.
• Take ownership of Payment Times Reporting submissions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Respond to audit requests by preparing reconciliations, workpapers, and explanations.
• Gain exposure to accounting for derivatives, hedge accounting, and fair value assessments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the finance team to improve processes and ensure reporting accuracy under time pressure.

About you

• 2–4 years' experience in financial accounting, ideally with exposure to treasury-related accounting.
• Good understanding of accounting for financial instruments, with a willingness to develop further expertise in these areas.
• Analytical and detail oriented, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
• Pursuing or qualified CA/CPA.
• Industry experience preferred—someone with practical experience in the preparation of journals, reconciliations, and financial reports.
• High attention to detail, strong work ethic, and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What we offer

To find out more about the amazing work environment here at SYD, be sure to check out the Join us section of Sydney Airport's website, where you can also see more about our flexible culture and work practices, alongside our other Employee benefits, or take a look at our LinkedIn Sydney Airport: Life page.

Make it Amazing

SYD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations Australians, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.