Senior Financial Accountant

Jetstar thrives on innovation. We're always looking for dynamic and proactive professionals to help our business work smarter and more efficiently. You will be encouraged to think innovatively whilst developing and maintaining best practice. What’s more, this role will see you working as part of a broader group Jetstar and Qantas structure. Our team is consistently searching for new places to fly, new ways to add value and new ideas to improve performance.

The global aviation industry is just as much complex as it is exciting. Our Finance division drives competitive advantage through financial services, responding to change and uncertainty to maintain our leadership position. We take a commercial mindset to all we do, ensuring we make strategic decisions that live up to customer expectations.

The Finance Control team is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to support a key portfolio within the Jetstar Australia and New Zealand airline business. This is a critical role responsible for the financial control of operational costs relating to Commercial Airports, Airport Services, Operations Delivery and Fuel. In FY25 this role will also join a Qantas Group cross functional project Team to support the delivery of an automated solution to managing operational costs end to end for the Group whilst ensuring ‘best for business’ for Jetstar.

Reporting into the Finance Manager of Financial Control, this position will provide you with versatility, autonomy, meaningful impact, and opportunity for growth within the broader finance team.

The core responsibilities of this role include to; 

• Provide accurate and timely deliverables on a consistent basis including but not limited to half year and annual Group reporting requirements in all respects.

• Review work performed by outsourced providers to ensure a smooth month end process.

• Partner with FP&A through the investigation of actual performance vs forecast/budget in relation to operational costs.

• Be central to collaboration discussion with Jetstar and Qantas Group Business Partners & Stakeholders regarding commercial agreements.

• Ensure financial results reflect commercial arrangements accurately and comply with external reporting requirements.

• Challenge current processes, think differently and explore potential solutions to optimise repetitive tasks.

• Be a trusted member of the Financial Control Team, who proactively supports and collaborates with their Peers, to ensure the best in every respect for Financial Control

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• Professional accounting qualifications (CA/CPA qualified) and experience with similar roles, with 3+ years’ experience

• Accounting experience in a complex environment, ideally overseeing operational costs

• Strong technical accounting, reporting and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail

• A collaborative, adaptable and proactive nature, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• The ability to work to deadlines with strong commercial acumen

• A passion for the airline industry and ability to work in a fast-paced, fluid and dynamic environment

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 favorite 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: Wednesday, 14th May 2025

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