Group Finance Lead

dnata catering and retail; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounts at retailers

Novated leasing

Wellbeing resources

Career development

Job summary

dnata catering and retail – Broadbeach, QLD is seeking a Group Finance Lead to head the Finance team at our Head Office. You will drive month-end close, ensure accurate reporting and oversee financial operations across our multi-site business. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will lead budgeting, forecasting and planning, provide IFRS expertise (including IFRS 16 and deferred tax), and mentor finance professionals while continuing process improvements and automation.

Qualifications

• CA, CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Significant finance experience in a complex, multi-site environment.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, 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 mentoring and developing finance professionals.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems capability, with a focus on process improvement.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Month-end close

Financial reporting

IFRS & IFRS 16

Budgeting & forecasting

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Excel

Financial systems

Education

CA, CPA or equivalent qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

dnata catering and retail – Broadbeach QLD

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, deliveringawardwinningmeals 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.
• 5 weeks annual leave and competitive pay rates.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available 24/7.
• Career development and progression.
• 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***************@dnata.com

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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