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MAKE IT INCLUSIVE
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.
About the role
Sydney Airport is seeking a skilled Senior Financial Analyst to provide strategic financial management and analysis for our capital investment program. 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. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of one of Australia’s most important infrastructure assets.
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—from project teams to Board level.
- Lead the rolling forecast process for capital expenditure, working closely with all parts of the business to challenge assumptions and improve financial accuracy.
- 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.
About you
- Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Economics or Accounting, with CPA, CA or equivalent professional accreditation.
- Proven experience in a Financial Analyst or Senior Analyst role within an infrastructure or capital-intensive environment.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of the organisation.
- A proactive, results-driven approach with a focus on delivering outcomes and meeting deadlines.
- Excellent problem-solving capabilities, with a knack for identifying insights and driving innovative solutions.
- Ability to think strategically and understand the broader business context of financial decisions.
What we offer
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.