Senior Finance Analyst - Operations FP&A

Jetstar thrives on innovation. We're always looking for proactive professionals to help our business work smarter and more efficiently. You will be encouraged to think innovatively whilst developing and maintaining best practice. 

As part of the Operations Planning & Analysis team, the Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for delivering timely insights into Airport Costs at Jetstar.  You will be involved in the providing support to the Leadership Team in analysis, insight and ensuring key deliverables are met and alignment to strategic direction. 

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Independently deliver analysis of Airport Costs across the Jetstar network, with the ability to interrogate trends and think analytically to uncover drivers of performance
• Forecast expected financial outcomes, aligned to latest negotiated rate positions, flying schedule and other influencing factors.
• Deliver clear and consistent reporting of financial performance including monthly results
• Support the Finance Manager and Senior Finance Manger on adhoc projects, reporting and presentations, including collaborating with Jetstar Finance teams
• Support the build of the Airport costs annual budget and long-term planning
• Work with Financial Control stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate reporting of actual results
• Provide financial support to the departments for business cases and/or contract reviews including detailed financial modelling and analysis
• Partner with stakeholders to identify and implement cost saving opportunities.
• Provide financial support on new initiatives, with ongoing focus on unit cost improvement
• Validate the outcomes from departmental and Organisational baselines as required in support of the Jetstar Cost Transformation program.

To be considered for this role you will have:

• Tertiary studies in related discipline
• Professional Accounting (CPA/CA), or equivalent Finance qualification
• At least 3-5 years’ experience in the management accounting/business analyst arena 
• Strong analytical, financial modelling and cause-and-effect skills
• Experienced in preparing and delivery of presentations to Senior Management
• Preferable airline or high turnover/low margin large industry experience
• Strong computer based skills (Advanced Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Proven ability to manage priorities and multiple stakeholders
• Excellent communicator (written and oral) with well-developed influencing and presentation skills.

About Jetstar 
The Jetstar Group has airlines in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Japan. Launch in 2004, we have grown from a team of 700 to 7,600 and have flown more than 250 million passengers. Collectively we now offer more than 5000 flights a week to more than 85 destinations in 17 countries and territories across the Asia Pacific region, with a fleet of more than 130 aircraft.  

Our Culture 
Jetstar is alive with a sense of adventure. Day in and day out, our teams search for new places to fly, new ways to add value and new ideas to improve performance. If you love the road less travelled, you’ll love working here because ours is a team who innovate every day, thrive on delivery, support each other and celebrate our successes. You’ll be supported to challenge, anticipate and explore while you work will connect people and enrich lives. We encourage diversity and aim to create an environment where our employees feel valued, respected and enabled. 

Our Benefits 
Team members have access to heavily discounted fares to destinations all over the world – not only for team members, but for their favourite travel companions too. Our staff travel benefit includes discounts on airfares, accommodation, car hire and travel insurance for both domestic and international travel. Discounts can be used within the Jetstar Group airlines, Qantas and other partner airlines. 

Inclusion and Diversity  
Jetstar is an equal opportunity employer, so by coming to work for us, you’ll be part of an organisation that encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or accessibility requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

If you’re ready to step into a culture that will challenge and excite you, submit an application and let’s explore how we go places together.

Applications close: Monday 10 March 2025

Please note: applications will only be considered for candidates who have the right to work in Australia / New Zealand without restriction or sponsorship.