Senior Manager, CFO Strategic Transformation

• Lead the strategic transformation priorities across Group Corporate portfolio including on financial operational and cultural agendas
• Partner with senior leadership teams to improve organisational efficiency and enhance decision-making effectiveness across the Office of the CFO
• Permanent position based at Qantas Group head office in Mascot

Today were busy planning for tomorrow. We look to the future to guide the way we innovate helping us stay relevant and responsive in an unpredictable industry. Were constantly evolving and this means the opportunities for our people are every role theres the opportunity to embrace personal development and career growth ownership of projects and the ability to make an impact.

The global aviation industry is just as complex as it is our dynamic environment strategy across all areas of Qantas Group must continually evolve to stay ahead of the curve and ensure we create value for our customers employees and shareholders.

Reporting to the Head of Group Value Optimisation & Transformation Delivery the Senior Manager Strategic Transformation will be responsible for the development of value optimisation opportunities delivery of implementation roadmaps and the management of complex systems people and process interdependencies for strategic programs of work across the Office of the CFO and the broader Corporate portfolio. This role will influence senior management and work with business leaders and functional teams across the group to meet operational and financial targets by leading initiative prioritisation and trade-off discussions across the domain along meaningful immediate medium-term and long-term horizons. The Senior Manager Strategic Transformation will own and continuously improve strategically important artefacts and regular C-suite updates ensuring outcomes are understood coordinated and actioned.

What youll bring to the role:

• 7-10 years experience in a corporate environment major airline or top-tier consulting firm
• Relevant tertiary qualifications required; MBA preferred
• A highly structured style and results-oriented approach with the intellectual capability to quickly understand and apply new concepts.
• Outstanding analytical financial problem-solving communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in and contribute to a high performing collaborative team environment.
• Excellent ability to create high-quality quantitative analysis and written materials for presentation to senior management and the Board of Directors.
• Strong relationship-building skills and a high level of emotional intelligence to work with and manage stakeholders of all levels right across the business across the Qantas Group.
• A strong interest in the airline industry and a desire to gain knowledge and experience across a variety of Qantas Group businesses.
• A desire to work in and contribute to a diverse collaborative high-performing and social team environment.
• Sound organisational skills and the proven ability to prioritise conflicting tasks in order to meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal management input and communicate outcomes to senior management.
• A high level of commitment and professionalism.

Why Qantas  

Youll 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 youll 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. Youll 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 weve 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.
• Well 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.
• Well support your wellbeing: Whether its 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. 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.

Be a part of something special and play your part in the Qantas story get in touch today.

Applications close: Wednesday 13th August 2025

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

Qualifications :

Essential criteria 7-10 years of professional experience Tertiary qualification; Masters/MBA desired Superior strategic development financial communications and project management skills. Ability and confidence to quickly identify key issues structure a project plan and develop strategic options. Thorough understanding of strategic evaluation and financial evaluation techniques. Experience in leading project teams and developing staff. Aviation industry experience will be beneficial but not essential

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time