Do you want a high-flying corporate career working for the world’s largest air services provider? Come and join our high-performance Head Office team, as we embark on several key national and international projects for 2024/25.


An exciting new opportunity exists for an experienced Project Cost Accountant to support our Facilities and Projects division. This role can be based in SYD, MEL or BNE.


Reporting directly to our Finance Manager - Business Partnering, this newly created role will work closely with our Financial Planning & Analysis Manager and our Business Manager - Fleet, Facilities and Projects. This role will play an integral part of supporting our Project Management Office (PMO) team for current and future projects. Specifically, focusing on developing project Analysis and Accounting, due diligence reporting, cost estimations and final preparation of proposals.


In the immediate term the Project Cost Accountant will be responsible for delivering essential information pertaining to ongoing and upcoming renovation works and property development projects across Australia. In the medium term this role will deliver analysis and insights into prospective and tabled opportunities for growth across our brands and businesses.


What are your responsibilities?

• Business case development, evaluating proposals and collating RFP information.
• Due diligence reporting on multiple and concurrently running projects.
• Prepare business cases for review on these ad hoc projects such as airport expansions and major capex projects such as renovations.
• Working Project Costs lifecycle from estimation to approval.
• Monitor and measure project costs against budget independent of project teams
• Ongoing reporting & analysis, maintaining a dashboard summary for the PMO team.
• Managing suppliers estimates, assisting the PMO with tender processes and managing submission deadlines.
• Work closely with Finance team and Facilities team, have weekly check-ins on progress and timelines, discuss any changes to projections or forecasted costs v budget.
• Assist the PMO and team members with validation of information, regular communication updates and any troubleshooting or flagging of associated risks.
• Occasional site travel as financial support to our PMO Leaders and to attend meetings as required on behalf of our business.
• Some interstate travel required three to four times annually.

What do you need to be successful in securing this role?

• Ideally CIMA, CPA, CA or related qualifications
• Proven experience budget handling project capex of between 10M - 20M or greater
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Cost Analysis and Project Management (aviation or food manufacturing experience ideal)
• Have handled new building or extensive renovation projects an advantage
• Must have high level of attention to detail and accuracy of information
• Strong commercial acumen with both revenue building and cost saving mindset
• Strong communication in both written and verbal, along with presentation skills
• Knowledge of ERP systems highly beneficial
• Advanced Excel and Project management software
• Demonstrated success in end to end projects from conception to completion.
• Construction or Commercial Property development background advantageous

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive industry salary
• 5 weeks annual leave every year.
• Subsidised car parking available.
• Breakfast provided for staff daily
• Tailored Novated Car Lease option.
• Be part of a close knit Corporate Office team that are committed to excellence.
• Discounts at hundreds of retailers, discounted health insurance, and wellbeing resources including online exercise classes.

About Us:
We are Australia’s largest and most admired inflight catering and retail partner. Specialising in inflight catering and retail, food manufacturing, and airport lounge management, our group of diverse brands enables us to deliver extensive service capabilities.


Chosen by many of the world’s top airlines, we operate 16 facilities across 10 cities and employ over 4,000 people who help us to produce over 64 million meals, and service more than 250,000 flights, each year.


Parent company dnata – part of the Emirates Group – is one of the world’s largest air services providers. Offering ground handling, cargo, travel, and inflight catering and retail services, dnata ensures the aviation industry operates smoothly and efficiently.


Want to know more about dnata catering and our global businesses? Visits our Australian careers website https://dnatacateringcareers.com.au/ and watch a short video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xqf4mvwm3E0


Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, we want to hear from you!
To start the journey of joining our corporate team, click the link below and upload your resume and a cover letter that outlines your suitability for the role.


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