Group Finance Lead

dnata; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

EAP 24/7

Career development

Parking allowance

Discounts at retailers

Job summary

dnata catering & retail in Broadbeach is seeking a Group Finance Lead to head the Finance team, oversee multi-site financial operations, and drive performance. You will report to the Financial Controller and shape month-end close, reporting, controls and budgeting processes.

The role requires CA/CPA or equivalent, strong IFRS knowledge, including IFRS 16 and deferred tax, expertise in budgeting and forecasting, and proven leadership across complex financial environments.

Qualifications

• CA, CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Significant finance experience in a complex, multi-site environment.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge including IFRS and Group reporting standards.
• Practical experience with IFRS 16 lease accounting and deferred tax.
• Proven experience in month-end, financial reporting, audit and statutory compliance.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Leadership experience with mentoring and development of finance professionals.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems capability with a focus on process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process and deliver accurate financial reporting and management accounts.
• Oversee balance sheet integrity, financial controls, taxation and statutory compliance.
• Provide technical accounting expertise across IFRS, particularly IFRS 16 and deferred tax.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Partner with stakeholders to improve financial performance and cost control.
• Lead, mentor and develop the Finance team and drive capability.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, reporting, controls and automation.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Group reporting

IFRS16

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial reporting

Leadership

Excel

Stakeholder management

Automation

Education

CA/CPA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

Broadbeach

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 most recognised airlines, delivering awardwinning meals and exceptional service that create memorable in-flight dining experiences for thousands of travelers each day.

About the role

We are excited to be recruiting for a Group Finance Lead to join our Head Office team in Broadbeach.

This is an opportunity to step into a key finance leadership role, bringing together your technical expertise, commercial understanding and people leadership. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play an important role in leading the Finance team, overseeing financial operations and supporting business performance across our multi-site business. Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead the month-end close process and delivery of accurate financial reporting and management accounts.
• Oversee balance sheet integrity, financial controls, taxation and statutory compliance.
• Provide technical accounting expertise across IFRS, particularly IFRS 16 and deferred tax.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Partner with stakeholders to improve financial performance and cost control.
• Lead, mentor and develop the Finance team, building technical capability and accountability.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, reporting, controls and automation.

About you

You are an experienced finance professional with strong technical accounting skills, a practical approach to problem-solving and the ability to lead and develop others. You will bring:

• CA, CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Significant finance experience in a complex, high-volume or multi-site environment.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS and Group reporting standards.
• Practical experience with IFRS 16 lease accounting and deferred tax.
• Proven experience across month-end, financial reporting, audit and statutory compliance.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Leadership experience, with the ability to mentor and develop finance professionals.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems capability, with an interest in process improvement and automation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to investigate issues and make sound financial decisions.

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, novated leasing and wellbeing resources.

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

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

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