Description:
Company DescriptionMAKE IT AMAZING
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 team & role
Sydney Airport is seeking a skilled Financial Analyst to provide strategic financial management and analysis for our capital investment program on an initial 12-month basis . This role is key to supporting high-profile investment decisions, delivering insights for executive and Board-level reporting, and guiding the Capex components of our 5-year corporate plan and quarterly forecasts. You’ll also partner with teams across the business to provide finance support for capital projects.
You’ll be part of a collaborative and high-performing Finance team that plays a critical role across the Airport. With functions spanning budgeting, commercial finance, treasury, procurement, and more, our team is united by a focus on continuous improvement and meaningful impact.
In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to
- Act as a key partner to our business functions, providing strategic financial analysis and commercial insights to support Sydney Airport’s capital portfolio and pipeline of major infrastructure projects.
- Prepare and deliver clear, insightful reporting on capital performance, trends, and KPIs to a range of stakeholders.
- Support long-term capital planning through the consolidation of corporate plans and reforecasts, ensuring data is accurate and aligned across the business.
- Review and shape capital project business cases, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and investment criteria.
- Contribute to monthly Investment Committee materials, helping prioritise, forecast, and approve Capex projects.
- Drive continuous improvement in capital planning systems and dashboards, identifying opportunities to streamline reporting and enhance data integrity.
- Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Economics or Accounting, with CPA, CA or equivalent professional accreditation.
- Experience in a finance or analytical role, ideally in an infrastructure, property or other capital-intensive setting.
- Naturally inquisitive, you spot anomalies, ask the next question and follow the numbers to the real story.
- Excellent problem-solving capabilities, with a knack for identifying insights and driving innovative solutions.
- Clear communicator who can translate data and build rapport with non-finance colleagues.
- A proactive, results-driven approach with a focus on delivering outcomes and meeting deadlines.
- Ability to think strategically and understand the broader business context of financial decisions.
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.
12 Jul 2025;
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