Cluster Financial Controller (Based in Ayers Rock Resort, NT)

Voyages Tourism Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised accommodation

Resort discounts

On-shift meals

Relocation assistance up to $1500

Staff facilities: gym & Residents Club

Job summary

Voyages Tourism Australia in Yulara, NT, seeks a Cluster Financial Controller to lead the resort's onsite finance operations and partner with operational leaders to drive performance and governance.

The role requires CA/CPA qualification, hospitality experience, and a proven leadership track. You will own month-end, budgeting, forecasting, and deliver strategic financial insight to senior management.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualification required.
• Hospitality industry experience is essential.
• Strong financial expertise with commercial acumen.
• Proven leadership with at least 2 years of management experience.
• Finance modelling and analysis to support strategic decisions.
• Effective business partnering with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance operations to ensure accuracy, compliance and governance.
• Direct the full month-end cycle with timely journals and reporting.
• Act as strategic finance partner to operational teams delivering expert advice.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, automation and workflow design.
• Analyse operational performance to identify productivity opportunities and provide actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate on rolling forecasts and annual budgets.

Skills

CA/CPA qualified

Hospitality experience essential

Financial expertise

Team leadership

Finance modelling & analysis

Business partnering

Stakeholder engagement

Process improvement

Effective communication

Job description

Cluster Financial Controller (Based in Ayers Rock Resort, NT)

An Epic Icon needs an Epic Team!
Are you looking for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity? Ayers Rock Resort is searching for a Cluster Financial Controllerto live and work onsite at Yulara, NT, just a 20-minute drive from Uluru, one of Australia's most iconic and culturally significant landmarks.

Based at Ayers Rock Resort in Yulara, NTAs a key member of the Resort Finance leadership team, you'll oversee the day-to-day finance operations of one of Australia's most unique tourism destinations. Partnering closely with operational leaders, you'll drive financial performance, strengthen governance and controls, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and provide commercial insights that support strategic decision-making. This role is ideal for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys leading teams, improving processes, and making a genuine impact in a dynamic hospitality environment.

Key Duties

• Lead finance operations to ensure accuracy, compliance, and strong financial governance.
• Direct the full month end cycle for Ayers Rock Resort, ensuring timely journals, high‑quality reporting, insightful analysis, and accurate reconciliations.
• Act as a strategic finance partner to operational teams, delivering expert advice that shaped business outcomes.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across finance and finance related processes and workflow, focusing on simplification, automation, and centralized workflow design.
• Analyse operational performance to identify productivity opportunities and deliver actionable recommendations.
• Collaborated on financial planning, preparing rolling forecasts and annual budgets

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

• CA/CPA qualified
• Hospitality industry experience essential.
• Highly driven professional with strong financial expertise and commercial acumen.
• Proven team leadership and people‑management capability, including a minimum of two years’ management experience.
• Finance modelling and analysis capability, with the ability to interpret complex data and support strategic decision‑making.
• Effective business partnering with a strong bias for action.
• Confidence engaging stakeholders at all levels, including senior management.
• Experience driving process improvement and strengthening financial controls to support business growth.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to translate complex financial concepts for non‑finance stakeholders.

The Best Part

The highlight of being a Cluster Financial Controllerhere is the opportunity to influence the commercial success of one of Australia's most recognised tourism destinations while living in the heart of the Red Centre. You'll work closely with senior leaders, contribute to meaningful business decisions, and enjoy a role that combines strategic thinking with hands‑on leadership in an extraordinary location.

Our resort offers a range of attractive incentives to make your employment experience with us even better, including subsidised accommodation, competitive salary, resort discounts, delicious on-shift meals, and a relocation assistance payment of up to $1500. You'll also have access to our staff pool, gym and Residents Club. When you're off the clock, explore the Red Centre, experience the rich Indigenous culture of the region and enjoy adventures that few people ever get to call their everyday life.

We're Committed to Your Growth

We are committed to supporting your professional development and long-term career progression. Along with working alongside experienced leaders, you'll have access to ongoing development opportunities, recognition programs, and an attractive incentive program available after one year of service, including rental discounts, a $700 vacation bonus and resort vouchers to celebrate your work anniversary.

This isn't just a job. This is an experience that'll leave you with enough memories to last a lifetime.

A National Criminal History Check is a mandatory step in the recruitment process.