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Job Overview

  • Work type:

    Full-Time (Permanent)

  • Location:

    Brisbane

  • Job type:

    Data & Analytics

  • Applications close:

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! We're not just an airline, we're a dynamic hub of growth, opportunity, and exciting challenges. 

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 focussed, 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.

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