Manager Financial Analysis

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Qantas is recruiting a permanent Manager Financial Analysis for the London UKIEMEA region to own the annual budget and five-year plan, oversee forecasting and COS analysis, and produce management reports aligned with Sydney's directives. The role requires a tertiary qualification in accounting or finance and a professional credential (ICA, CPA, CIMA, ACCA or ACA) with extensive senior financial management and management accounting experience plus the ability to blend finance with commercial insight. In your application, highlight end-to-end budgeting, COS drivers, cross-functional collaboration with budget owners and regional leadership, and knowledge of Qantas Sales and Distribution. Confirm London working rights and note the hybrid arrangement with at least three days in Hammersmith. Applications close 19 February 2026.

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

• Permanent full-time opportunity
• Hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days per week spent in the Hammersmith office

At Qantas, our strong beliefs guide the way we work, ensuring everything we do stays true to our customers and this iconic brand. Our offshore ports each have a personality of their own. When you are part of the offshore Qantas family, you’re only geographically distant, you are still an integral and close part of our team.

As the Manager Financial Analysis, you will lead the UKIEMEA annual budget and five‑year planning cycle, working closely with business budget owners and the regional Financial Controller, and ensuring full alignment with corporate finance directives and timelines. You will oversee all regional forecasting, variance analysis, and financial commentary, ensuring outputs reflect the strategic direction set by the Head of Finance Sales and the Financial Controller Sales in Sydney. In addition, you will be responsible for producing detailed management reports that support strategic decision‑making across the UKIEMEA region, providing clear guidance on financial outcomes and long‑term objectives. A key focus of the role is monitoring Cost of Sale (COS), ensuring the business understands the drivers behind COS performance and the potential impact of decisions, with the goal of meeting regional COS targets.

You’ll have –

• Tertiary qualification in accounting or finance
• Professionally qualified ICA, CPA, CIMA, ACCA, or ACA or equivalent professionally qualification
• Extensive financial management experience, preferably at a senior level
• Extensive management accounting experience
• Experience in both finance and commercial roles and an ability to successfully combine the two disciplines
• Experience in Qantas Sales and Distribution and knowledge of Qantas commercial dealing would be advantageous

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’ll support your well-being: Whether it’s learning to better support your own and others’ mental health, our interactive well-being app or your very own tailored nutrition plan. 
• You’ll also be eligible for private medical insurance and a health cash plan.
• We love to travel: Enjoy discounted air travel from the UK to Australia and within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays

Qantas are equal opportunity employers, so by coming to work for us, you’ll be part of an organisation that encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

If you’re ready to step into a culture that will challenge and excite you, submit an application and let’s explore how we go places together.

Please note, applicants must have unrestricted working rights to live and work in London

Applications close: 19th February 2026