Group Strategy Analyst

MAKE IT STRATEGIC 

At Sydney Airport, the future of air travel is shaped by you.

As a team, we connect the world. More than just a hub of activity and boundless energy, we’re creating a destination of amazing experiences. Like seeing wonderful moments unfold in front of you, knowing “I made that possible!”.

Dynamic. Fast-paced. We thrive in a place where fresh challenges land daily. Backed by positive and supportive team players and inspiring leaders, we adapt to change. Driven to grow. Owning every action. To do things better.

As smart, problem-solvers, we are always learning and growing. And that’s easier to do alongside passionate experts, as we collaborate across teams readily sharing our knowledge.

Each day is a new journey, as we bring an exciting vision to life. With significant capital investment in new, improved infrastructure, there’s never been a better time to expand your potential at Sydney Airport. The range of responsibilities and diverse pathways you can take on with us, are surprising.

We are SYD. United in the pride that comes with welcoming the world at Australia’s premier gateway.

About the team

The Aviation Growth and Group Strategy Team are at the forefront of revenue creation for the Airport.

The Aviation Growth Team works closely with airline partners (existing and targeted) to attract new routes, drive pax growth and deliver commercial outcomes for SYD. The Group Strategy Team leads initiatives that support Senior Management consider issues and opportunities aligned to organisational priorities.

The Group Strategy Team is responsible for

• Monitoring of SYD’s corporate strategy, and strategic opportunities ensuring timely and clear delivery of insight progress and key risk mitigations
• Collaborating across the business on multi-dimensional issues to ensure
•  Championing excellence in thought, analysis, continuous improvement, and innovation across SYD
• Supporting Senior Management to ensure appropriate, high quality, resources are available to assist in strategic business case development and strategy execution across business groups at SYD

About the role

As a Strategy Analyst, your primary responsibility is to support the development, implementation, and evaluation of strategic initiatives within the organisation. You will conduct thorough research, analyse data, and collaborate with various stakeholders to identify key trends, opportunities, and challenges. Your insights and recommendations will be instrumental in helping to shape the organisation's long-term direction and competitive advantage.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to work on

• Providing strategic, commercial, and financial support for key initiatives.
• Work with senior management and teams to identify priorities, assess risks, and develop growth strategies.
• Help create short-term and long-term strategies aligned with SYD's goals.
• Assist in developing business cases, market strategies, and revenue plans.
• Support project planning and tracking progress.
• Evaluate and improve existing initiatives.
• Conduct market and competitor research to find growth opportunities
• Use data to support strategic decisions.
• Perform analyses to evaluate project feasibility
• Assist in assessing the commercial viability of initiatives.
• Identify and address risks.
• Develop relationships with key stakeholders to support projects.
• Ensure effective collaboration and facilitate meetings and workshops.
• Assist in managing leadership and shareholder relationships.
   

About you

We are seeking a candidate with an undergraduate degree in aviation, commerce, finance, economics, or accounting, and 3-4 years of experience in top-tier advisory firms, investment banks, accounting firms, or strategic/commercial finance teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic record, excellent analytical skills in data analysis, financial modelling, valuations, and forecasting, and experience in strategic planning and business case development. Key skills include effective communication, project management, problem-solving, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma and knowledge of airport and aviation business drivers are advantageous. The role requires the ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.

What we offer

To find out more about the amazing work environment here at SYD, be sure to check out the Join us section of Sydney Airport’s website, where you can also see more about our flexible culture and work practices, alongside our other Employee benefits, or take a look at our LinkedIn Sydney Airport: Life page.

Make it Amazing

SYD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations Australians, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.