General Manager, Finance

dnata; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Employee Assistance Program

Career development

Parking allowance

Training opportunities

Retail discounts

Job summary

dnata catering & retail Australia, based at Broadbeach, seeks a General Manager Finance to lead the Finance function and shape financial performance across the national business.

You will partner with the CFO and executive team to drive strategic financial insights, governance, and transformation, building a high-performing finance team and delivering value for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Senior Finance leadership experience with strong technical and commercial expertise.
• Proven people leadership capability and experience leading finance teams.
• Accounting qualification and experience with BI reporting tools; Oracle JDE ERP preferred.
• Full working rights in Australia and ability to pass pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial stewardship across reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, working capital, tax, audit and systems.
• Partner with CFO and Executive team to turn financial insights into actions and results.
• Drive cost, productivity, profitability, pricing and investment decisions.
• Strengthen financial governance, controls and risk management.
• Lead Finance transformation, systems, reporting and process improvement.
• Build and develop a high-performing Finance team with strong leadership.
• Act as trusted partner to stakeholders across operational, corporate, customer, supplier and Group.

Skills

Senior Finance leadership

People leadership

Professional communication

Education

Accounting qualification

Tools

BI reporting tools

Oracle JDE ERP

Job description

Start your journey with dnata catering & retail, where the sky is the limit!

About Us

Part of the Emirates Group, dnata catering & retail is Australia’s leading inflight catering and retail partner. We support many of the world’s mostrecognisedairlines, deliveringaward‑winningmeals and exceptional service that create memorable in-flight dining experiences for thousands of travelers each day.

About The Role

Based at our Headquarters in Broadbeach, we are seeking an experienced General Manager Finance to lead our Finance function and play a key role in shaping the financial and commercial performance of dnata catering & retail Australia.

Role

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will bring strategic insight, commercial discipline and strong people leadership to a complex, fast-paced national business. In this role you will:

• Lead financial stewardship across reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, working capital, tax, audit and financial systems.
• Partner with the CFO and Executive team to turn financial insights into clear decisions, actions and results.
• Drive commercial performance across cost, productivity, profitability, pricing, contracts and investment decisions.
• Strengthen financial governance, controls and risk management while enabling practical business delivery.
• Lead Finance transformation, systems, reporting and process improvement to build a more efficient, scalable function.
• Build and develop a high-performing Finance team, with a strong focus on capability, leadership and succession.
• Act as a trusted partner to operational, corporate, customer, supplier and Group stakeholders.

About You

• You are a commercially minded Finance leader who can balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution. You will bring:
• Senior Finance leadership experience including strong technical and commercial expertise
• Proven people leadership capability, with experience leading and developing professional Finance teams
• Relevant professional Accounting qualification and eexperience with BI reporting tools. Oracle JDE ERP experience is preferred.
• Full ongoing working rights in Australia and ability to pass all pre‑employment checks, including National Police Check and medical assessments
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, compliance, and professional standards.
• Demonstrated reliability, accountability, and integrity.
• Professional communication skills, with the ability to engage clearly and respectfully.

Benefits

• 5 weeks annual leave and competitive pay rates.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available 24/7.
• Career development and progression.
• Corporate Parking Allowance (Broadbeach).
• Career development and progression supported by dedicated training.
• Discounts at hundreds of retailers,novatedleasingand wellbeing resources.

At dnata, we value an inclusive and respectful workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities.For support or adjustments, contact [email protected]

The Recruitment process may include interviews, health checks, reference and criminal history checks, and verification of working rights. Pleasenote,only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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