Finance Manager - Fleet

About Jetstar Airways

Jetstar Airways is known for offering affordable fares and has flown over 400 million passengers since its inception in Australia in 2004. Operating approximately 3,000 flights weekly to nearly 40 destinations across Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and the Pacific, the airline manages a fleet of more than 80 aircraft, including advanced models such as the Airbus A320/21 NEO, Airbus A320 family, and Boeing 787-8. The dynamic team at Jetstar is dedicated to enabling more people to travel frequently and to more places.

Role Overview

The Finance Manager – Fleet is a pivotal position within Jetstar's Finance – FP&A team located in Melbourne. This role provides finance leadership for the airline's fleet, aircraft, and long-term planning activities. Collaborating with departments such as Fleet Strategy, Commercial, Operations, Engineering, Network/Scheduling, as well as the Qantas Group Fleet and Finance teams, you will support significant fleet investment choices, develop long-term financial models, and craft strategic business cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Fleet Strategy, Commercial, Operations, Engineering, and Qantas Group stakeholders to supply financial insights guiding fleet planning decisions.
• Lead financial analysis for fleet investment business cases, including evaluating net present values, capital and operational expenditure impacts, funding considerations, risk evaluations, and congruence with strategic business plans.
• Support strategic initiatives related to transitioning the narrowbody fleet from A320ceo family to A320neo family aircraft.
• Oversee fleet and aircraft forecasting assumptions, identify risks and opportunities, monitor budget adjustments, and analyze long-term planning consequences.
• Prepare and critically assess executive-level presentations for senior leadership meetings.
• Lead and mentor Senior Finance Analysts, fostering cross-training and knowledge exchange within the Engineering Finance team.

Qualifications and Experience

• Possess a professional accounting credential such as CA or CPA.
• Have at least seven years of post-graduate accounting experience, preferably in a complex and fast-moving corporate environment.
• Demonstrate strong financial modeling abilities, exceptional problem-solving skills, and commercial awareness with a talent for simplifying complex information for senior management.
• Experience in developing business cases, supporting investment decisions, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint; familiarity with TM1 and Oracle Financial systems is highly advantageous.
• Experience in the aviation industry is desirable but not mandatory.
• Exhibit a collaborative leadership approach with strong interpersonal skills to influence and build trust across diverse stakeholder groups.

Why Work With Jetstar?

This position offers the unique chance to impact some of Jetstar’s most critical fleet and investment decisions, operating at the crossroads of finance, strategy, operations, and long-term planning. You will engage regularly with senior stakeholders across Jetstar and Qantas Group, lead a skilled team of analysts, and contribute significantly to shaping future fleet financial strategies.

Jetstar is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace culture with various Employee Network Groups promoting diversity, creativity, and innovation. Applications from all candidates are encouraged, and accommodations for support or accessibility needs are welcomed upon request.

Application Details

Applications for this position close on Wednesday, 29 July 2026.