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 all Manpower related costs for Jetstar Australia & New Zealand.

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:

• 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 Business Partners & Stakeholders regarding employment agreements.
• Ensure financial results reflect employment 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 5+ 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

If you’re ready for a culture that will challenge and excite you, submit an application today.

Applications close: Tuesday, 10 June 2025

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