Group Finance Lead - Multi-Site & IFRS Expert

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

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.