Finance Manager

Air Adventure Australia; Ocean Grove; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Adventure Australia is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the finance function and support growth. The role combines financial reporting, cash flow forecasting, and strategic analysis while overseeing the Bookkeeper.

It is a hybrid position based in Ocean Grove with work-from-home flexibility and office presence. Working closely with the Managing Director, you will manage statutory compliance, tax obligations, and external advisers, and provide insights to fund and project

Qualifications

• Senior finance professional with ownership of a finance function.
• Commercially minded with strong analytical skills.
• Experience leading a team of accounting staff.
• Advanced Excel skills; ability to build complex financial models.
• Strong knowledge of Xero and financial systems.
• Experience with external accountants/advisers.
• Ability to align financial management with strategic goals.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Proactive and improvement-focused.

Responsibilities

• Oversee AP/AR, review invoices, payments, and bookkeeper sign-off.
• Manage bank reconciliations, cash flow forecasting and funding.
• Oversee payroll processing and benefits administration.
• Ensure tax, BAS, PAYG, and insurance obligations are met; liaise with partners.
• Prepare monthly management reports and KPI analysis.
• Support financial structuring, funding, and insurance decisions; liaise with external advisers.
• Provide back-up support for bookkeeping duties.
• Review quarterly Golf Sales and monthly Flight Sheets.
• Lead and develop the Bookkeeper and drive process improvements.

Skills

Strategic finance

Financial reporting

Cash flow forecasting

Leadership

Tools

Xero

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Air Adventure is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to lead our finance function and play a key role in the continued growth of the business.

We are a multi-award-winning Hall of Famer specialising in private aircraft tours, golf travel and premium outback adventures, delivering unique, high-value experiences across Australia, New Zealand and Africa.

Our business is exciting, detailed and operationally complex, and we're looking for someone who enjoys combining financial expertise, commercial insight and collaboration to help keep everything on track.

The role

The role is hybrid - work from home plus our Ocean Grove office. It is an opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of Air Adventure, leading the finance function and providing the insight and oversight that supports the business's success.

Working closely with the Managing Director, you'll take ownership of financial reporting, cash flow, forecasting, insurance and statutory compliance, while overseeing the Bookkeeper and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the finance function.

You'll also contribute to financial and commercial decision-making, including funding and business projects, and build strong relationships with our external accounting and advisory partners.

It's a varied, hands-on role for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys taking ownership and making a real contribution to a successful and growing business.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of Accounts Payable and Receivable - Review and approve invoices, payment runs and reimbursements prepared by the Bookkeeper. Oversee reconciliation of incoming payments and Rezdy order accuracy, with final sign off resting with this role.
• Bank and Cash Management - Oversee reconciliation of all bank accounts and credit cards, including client funds held against the Deferred Income control account. Own cash flow forecasting and ensure liabilities are provisioned and funded ahead of due dates.
• Payroll Oversight - Review and approve weekly and monthly payroll, leave and superannuation processing prepared by the Bookkeeper.
• Statutory Compliance - Own completion of taxation, BAS, PAYG and Payroll Tax obligations, prepare annual Public Liability figures and Workcover remuneration and liaising directly with Pitcher Partners where required.
• Financial Reporting and Analysis - Prepare monthly management reports including Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet, KPIs and financial commentary. Maintain oversight of Tour Income versus Expenses, Deposits in Advance, and Profit and Loss budgeting, escalating variances to the Managing Director with commentary and recommendations.
• Strategic and Project Support - Support the Managing Director on financial structuring, funding and insurance decisions, including asset financing, credit facilities and business insurance renewals. Act as the point of contact for external advisors including Pitcher Partners and TWIYO on tax, structuring and commercial matters.
• Provide back-up support and leave coverage for the Bookkeeper, including AP, AR and general bookkeeping duties, to ensure the smooth continuation of financial operations.
• Golf and Flight Reporting - Review quarterly Golf Sales and monthly Flight Sheets.
• Team Leadership - Manage and develop the Bookkeeper, including workload allocation, quality review of processed transactions, and identifying process improvements.

About You

• Senior finance professional with demonstrated experience taking ownership of a finance function
• Commercially minded, with strong analytical skills and the ability to turn financial data into clear insights and recommendations
• Confident leading, directing and reviewing the work of others, including transactional accounts staff
• Advanced Excel/spreadsheet skills, with the ability to build and maintain complex financial models and reporting structures
• Strong working knowledge of Xero and financial systems
• Experience working with external accountants and advisers across tax, structuring and compliance
• Strong understanding of business operations and the ability to align financial management with broader strategic goals
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to work collaboratively with senior leadership and external stakeholders
• Highly organised, detail-driven and able to manage competing priorities
• Proactive and improvement-focused, with a genuine interest in finding smarter, more efficient ways of working

What We Offer

• A stable, salaried role in a reputable business
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Exposure to a unique private aviation and premium travel business
• Varied role working across multiple areas of the business
• A workplace that values accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement

Why Join Us?

At Air Adventure Australia, you'll be part of a team that values precision, professionalism and shared success. Your role is critical in ensuring the financial backbone of the business runs smoothly, supporting the delivery of exceptional travel experiences.