Financial Analyst

Company Description

Founded in the Queensland outback in 1920, Qantas has grown to be Australia’s largest regional, domestic, and international airline. Qantas has a range of subsidiary businesses that support the overall operations of the Group. The Qantas Group’s main business is the transportation of customers and freight using two complementary airline brands — Qantas and Jetstar — operating regional, domestic, and international services.

Job Description

• Join a specialised finance team managing Qantas' global property leasing portfolio
• Develop highly sought-after technical accounting expertise in AASB 16 lease accounting
• Build a long-term career pathway across Finance within the Qantas Group
• Permanent, full-time 

We are currently seeking a Financial Analyst to join our Property Leasing Finance team within Financial Performance & Control. Reporting to the Senior Financial Analyst, you will be responsible for accounting, reporting and lease finance activities across Qantas' overseas property leasing portfolio.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accountant looking to further develop their technical accounting capability in a specialised area of Finance while gaining exposure to a large and complex corporate environment. You'll work closely with stakeholders across the business, supporting month-end reporting, lease accounting, reconciliations and process improvement initiatives.

You will

• Manage accounting activities for the overseas property leasing portfolio
• Prepare month-end journals, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations
• Support lease accounting requirements in accordance with AASB 16
• Assist with half-year and year-end financial reporting activities
• Perform lease calculations, remeasurements and accounting assessments
• Partner with stakeholders to support reporting requirements and finance-related queries
• Contribute to forecasting, budgeting and analytical activities as required
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities
• Support broader finance initiatives and projects across the team

You'll have

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
• CA/CPA qualification or progress towards completion
• 2-5 years' accounting or finance experience
• Strong accounting fundamentals and financial reporting knowledge
• Experience performing month-end close activities and balance sheet reconciliations
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• The ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned responsibilities
• Effective communication skills and the ability to explain financial concepts to stakeholders

• Exposure to AASB 16 lease accounting desirable
• Property or lease accounting experience desirable

Why Qantas?

You’ll join a team where curiosity, collaboration and continuous learning are encouraged. Our people come together to solve complex problems, challenge the status quo and help shape the future of aviation.

This is a great opportunity to build specialist technical accounting expertise while developing a broad finance career within one of Australia's most recognised organisations.

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 for you, your family and friends, along with exclusive deals on accommodation, holidays and travel experiences.
• We have flexible ways of working: Benefit from our hybrid working model, flexible leave options, 18 weeks paid parental leave and the opportunity to purchase additional annual leave for eligible employees.
• We'll give you access to thousands of rewards: Through our partnerships, enjoy discounts across shopping, dining, health and wellbeing, insurance, entertainment and more. You can also take advantage of salary packaging options, including eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships.
• We'll support your wellbeing: Access health and wellbeing programs, mental health resources, our wellbeing app and a range of tools designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally.

Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you require any support or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know at the time of application. Your personal information will be handled confidentially and in accordance with applicable privacy legislation.

Applications close: Friday 11th September 2026 (subject to early review and closure).

• Business Function: Accounting & Finance
• Parent Business Function: Corporate & Support Functions
• Time Type: Full time
• Worker Sub-Type: Permanent
• Entity: Qantas Airways Limited