Manager Group Finance, Cash and Capital Allocation

• Drive strategic financial decision-making across the Qantas Group
• Drive and collate Group Cashflow and Capital Expenditure forecasting and reporting for executive leadership
• Permanent full time position based at our Sydney Mascot office

About the Role

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of the Qantas Group? We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Manager Group Finance, Cash and Capital Allocation to join our Group Finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for the preparation and finalisation of the Group Cashflow and Capital Expenditure forecasts, aligned to 3 statement model reporting, across a diverse portfolio of business segments. Your insights and expertise will directly support executive decision-making and drive financial excellence across the Group.

Key Responsibilities

• Control the end to end process for Group cash and capital expenditure forecasting, monthly results preparation and variance analysis including risk and opportunity identification
• Collate the cash and capital forecast with detailed insight to drive the delivery of Group Cash and Capital financial strategy and targets that will inform discussion and endorsement at Group Financial Leadership Team, GLT and Board level.
• Management & performance reporting, linking financial and non-financial key performance indicators and communicating results to key stakeholders to inform short and long term strategic priorities
• Process improvement identification and implementation to maintain an environment of continuous improvement and a best practice framework
• Working closely and collaboratively with internal stakeholders to ensure consistency of content and financial outputs to incorporate into finance planning and to ensure alignment of critical information through various forums
• Management of a direct report to ensure their growth, development and performance 
• Support ad hoc projects and analysis across Group Finance and business segments.
• Ensure compliance with Group management systems, policies, and safety standards.

 About You

• 5+ years’ experience in aviation finance or 10+ years in broader finance roles.
• Graduate degree in a relevant discipline and post-graduate qualifications (e.g., CPA/CA).
• Superior communication and influencing skills with the ability to positively influence stakeholders to overcome roadblocks to deliver successful outcomes.
• Extensive experience in financial management or accounting, with exposure to forecasting, financial modelling, and integrated statements.
• Ability to critically evaluate budget analysis, variance analysis and forecasting through a detailed understanding of business/segment cost drivers and KPIs
• An understanding of the Qantas Group Financial Framework
• Strong spreadsheeting and complex data management abilities and proficient in the design and development of presentations for varied audiences
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team to resolve complex financial issues.
• Strong sense of urgency, focus on outcomes and drive for success with a continuous improvement mindset
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise conflicting objectives to deliver key milestones
• Experience in project management or large-scale capital projects with an understanding of milestones and other relevant forecasting requirements

Why Qantas?
You’ll join a team where creativity and passion are encouraged. Our people come together to allow us to dream big and deliver successfully.

There are many different opportunities across our team, which means you’ll be able to grow both personally and professionally at Qantas. Your development is a priority for us – so that you can maintain the high standards our customers have come to expect and can continue to develop over time. You’ll be supported from day 1 with on-the-job training and coaching as well as our formal training opportunities. While you may start in this role, we’ve got a great track record of supporting our people to take their career in so many different directions, the destinations are endless. 

The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel.

• We love to travel: Enjoy heavily discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays.
• We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 18 weeks paid parental leave (plus superannuation payments on all paid and unpaid parental leave until your child turns 1) and additional purchased leave options for eligible employees.
• We’ll give you access to thousands of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment. You can also take advantage of our salary packaging program including motor vehicles, eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships.
• We’ll support your wellbeing: Whether it’s learning to better support your own and others’ mental health, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan.

Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. 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 access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.

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

Applications close: Sunday 15 February 2026