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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 award‑winning meals 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, 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 [email protected]
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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