Finance Business Partner

Role summary

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The Finance Business Partner supports business leaders with financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, performance reporting and commercial analysis. Requirements typically include a degree in finance, accounting, business or a related discipline, strong financial modelling and analytical skills, and relevant experience in management accounting or commercial finance. Professional accounting qualifications such as CA or CPA are advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to explain financial information clearly, provide practical business advice, identify risks and opportunities, manage deadlines, and build effective relationships with stakeholders. Experience in a large, complex organisation, strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems are likely to be valued.

About the employer

Qantas Airways Limited is Australia’s national airline and one of the country’s best-known aviation groups. Founded in 1920, the Qantas Group operates domestic and international passenger services, freight operations and related aviation businesses under brands including Qantas and Jetstar. Its network connects Australia with major cities across Australia, Asia, the Americas, Europe and the Pacific. Qantas employs a large workforce across flight operations, airports, engineering, customer service, technology, corporate functions and commercial teams. The company places strong emphasis on safety, operational reliability, customer service and long-term financial performance. A Finance Business Partner may work closely with operational and corporate leaders, helping them understand performance, control costs, plan investment and make commercially sound decisions in a complex, highly regulated industry.

Working in Australia

Australia offers finance opportunities across aviation, banking, mining, healthcare, technology, government and professional services, with strong demand for qualified accountants and commercially minded analysts. Major employment centres include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. Workplace culture is generally professional but relatively direct, collaborative and informal, with emphasis on accountability and work-life balance. Lifestyle varies from busy metropolitan living to coastal, regional and outdoor-focused communities; housing costs are especially high in Sydney and Melbourne. Eligible skilled professionals may explore employer-sponsored visas, the Skilled Independent visa or state and territory nomination, subject to occupation lists, points, English and experience requirements. Employer sponsorship is often the most practical route for specialist roles. Before relocating, candidates should review visa rules, tax, healthcare, rental markets and recognition of qualifications. Australia is geographically large, so location and commuting arrangements should be considered carefully.