Finance Manager
About the role
The Finance Manager is a 16‑month fixed-term contract and a key leadership role within the Financial Control function, responsible for safeguarding the integrity of the General Ledger and delivering accurate, timely financial reporting across the business. You’ll play a critical role in month-end, statutory reporting and audit, while providing technical accounting expertise to a wide range of stakeholders.
Leading a team of experienced finance professionals, you’ll operate in a complex, fast‑paced environment where quality, rigour and continuous improvement really matter. This role offers strong visibility across finance and the broader business, and the opportunity to influence how financial control is delivered.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to
- Own the integrity of the General Ledger and ensure compliance with Australian accounting standards
- Lead the delivery of month-end, management reporting and consolidated results
- Manage quarterly, half-year and year-end statutory reporting, including external audit
- Drive improvements to financial close and reporting processes
- Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions
- Lead, coach and develop a high-performing financial control team while partnering closely with FP&A, Treasury, Tax and Capex teams
About you
- CA/CPA qualified with around 8+ years’ experience across Big 4 and commercial environments
- Strong working knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards (AASB/IFRS) and statutory reporting
- Proven experience leading teams and developing people
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems (Oracle and/or Blackline highly regarded)
- A proactive, accountable leader who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments
- Strong communicator with the confidence to engage and influence senior stakeholders
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.