Job Overview
* Work type:
Full-Time (Permanent)
* Location:
Brisbane
* Job type:
Data & Analytics
* Applications close:
30 May 2025 E. Australia Standard Time
Financial Analyst - Airports
Business Analyst - (Airport Commercial)
Hello. We're Virgin Australia. We're the airline that's always done things a little different. Our way. The Virgin way. We're on a mission to make flying better than 'nice.' And to do that, it takes a team of talented people who are passionate about customer experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on safety - in the air, on the ground and in our workplaces. A team who values real diversity and inclusion, in a big brand with big ambitions.
About the role:
Embark on an exciting career journey as a Financial Analyst - Airports, where opportunities are limitless! The primary objective of the Financial Analyst - Airports role within the Airport Commercial Team is to provide critical analytical support to facilitate well-informed decision-making process improvement, contract management, commercial administration and successful negotiations with airports. This role plays a key part in driving effective outcomes and ensuring our airport partnerships deliver value for both the business and our customers.
* Analyse and evaluate commercial proposals from airports across the Virgin Australia network by interrogating proposals and supporting data covering terminals, runways, and broader aerodrome infrastructure.
* Assess the financial and strategic implications of airport offers and proposals, identifying key risks, opportunities, and impacts on Virgin Australia's commercial model.
* Build and maintain robust, dynamic financial models to fully understand potential impacts and identify key drivers of any price changes.
* Applying accounting principles, perform detailed scenario analysis and 'what if' analysis to evaluate the impact of variable inputs such as passenger volumes, opex, capex, asset values, useful life depreciation etc.
* Prepare negotiation strategies and executive briefing materials for airport contract discussions, using tools such as PowerPoint and Power BI.
* Develop C-suite-ready presentations and recommendations, applying clear data visualisation techniques to highlight key insights.
* Provide financial insights and commercial rationale to support decision-makers during airport negotiations.
* Build effective and productive relationships with stakeholders to develop recommendations and deliver ongoing progress updates.
* Maintain accurate and organised documentation of processes, proposal history, and negotiation outcomes, ensuring commercial terms are effectively recorded and implemented.
You'll be great for this role if you have:
* Tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Finance, or similar.
* At least 2 years' experience in a Business Analyst, Financial Support, Commercial Administration, or aligned role.
* Sound commercial acumen.
* Strong stakeholder management and experience in dealing with a broad spectrum of internal and external business partners.
* Experience in budgeting and financial modelling, with the ability to analyse data and develop what-if scenarios and reports, to support negotiation strategy and business cases for management approval.
* A willingness to tackle a broad range of issues, by embracing the opportunity to problem solve, create efficiencies, improve processes, and develop solutions, to achieve superior commercial outcomes.
* Exposure to aviation business, supplier interface, commercial negotiations, contract review and invoice payment processing.
* Motivation to grow within the role and take on further career development opportunities and additional responsibility, over time.
* A collaborative, outcome focused, team-based work ethic which centres around critical thinking and achieving outstanding results.
* Excellent written and verbal communication.
* Advanced Microsoft skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
What you'll get from us:
We're committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry - including (but not limited to):
* Heavily discounted air travel for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year).
* Flexible working arrangements (including work hours and work from home).
* Discounts on travel insurance, car hire, accommodation, and experiences worldwide.
* Discounted Virgin Australia Lounge membership.
* Hospitality, retail, technology, beauty services and wellness discounts.
* A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, which offers confidential coaching and support from qualified professionals for all aspects of life - physical, mental, social, and financial.
* Dress for Your Day - enjoy the freedom to wear whatever is appropriate for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you.
When everyone is included, everyone wins:
We're all individuals. And we love that. That's why we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, our friends in the LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to join our family.
Ready to apply?
We're ready to hear from you. Apply now.
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