Finance Business Partner - Assets

Airport Development Group (ADG) is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner - Asset Management to support the financial performance, reporting and governance of our growing capital projects portfolio. Based in Cairns, this role offers the opportunity to partner with senior stakeholders, provide strategic financial insights and contribute to the delivery of critical aviation infrastructure projects.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and leading a team of two Project Cost Controllers, you will play a key role in capital planning, forecasting, reporting and asset accounting across a diverse portfolio of projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the finance lead for ADG's capital program and asset accounting activities
• Partner with Project Managers, Program Managers and business leaders to drive project performance and accountability
• Manage capital budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting processes
• Prepare financial analysis, modelling and reporting to support strategic decision-making
• Oversee project cash flow forecasting and capital expenditure reporting
• Manage asset accounting activities, including capitalisation, depreciation and asset register maintenance
• Ensure funding releases, project transfers and month-end capital accounting activities are completed accurately
• Support long-term capital planning, treasury activities and corporate valuation processes
• Lead, coach and develop two Project Cost Controllers
• Drive continuous improvement across systems, reporting and financial processes

About You

You will bring:

• CA, CPA or CIMA qualification (or currently working towards qualification)
• Degree qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline
• Experience in capital project finance, asset accounting and business partnering
• Strong financial modelling and analytical capabilities
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using Power BI
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
• High attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment

Desirable Experience:

• Aviation, infrastructure, construction or other capital-intensive industries
• TechnologyOne experience
• Experience supporting large capital investment programs

Why ADG?

Airport Development Group owns and operates key infrastructure across the Northern Territory, including airports, commercial buildings, and hospitality assets. With a strong investment pipeline and a commitment to shaping a more sustainable and connected Northern Australia, we are entering a period of exciting growth and transformation. This is your chance to be part of something meaningful driving energy strategy at the heart of an organisation that’s making a real difference in the Territory.

At ADG, we offer a supportive, inclusive, and energetic workplace, with a strong focus on professional development. You’ll benefit from ongoing learning opportunities, mentoring, and career growth pathways tailored to your ambitions. Our health and wellbeing program, yearly lifestyle allowance, and salary sacrificing options (including novated leasing and super contributions) are designed to support your overall wellbeing. We also offer additional leave entitlements for eligible employees and a workplace culture that values diversity, innovation, and impact.

Ready to Apply?

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your application with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

At ADG we embrace equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Agencies should note that unsolicited resumes or floated profiles will not be accepted for this position and ADG will not pay any fees related to resumes that are submitted directly to hiring managers and not through our approved process. Where appropriate, the Talent Manager will work with our preferred panel of agencies to source candidates for roles.