The Company
Headquartered in Adelaide, Journey Beyond was established in 2016 and is now the largest and leading experiential tourism business in Australasia. The group brings together an exceptional portfolio of iconic travel and leisure brands, including legendary rail journeys such as The Ghan, Indian Pacific and Great Southern; overnight luxury coach touring products, including Outback Spirit and Grand Pacific Tours; and luxury accommodation offerings including Ayers Rock Resort & Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef.
The portfolio extends to a diverse range of experiences and attractions, including Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, Sailaway Port Douglas, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures, Darwin Harbour Cruises and Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney. The group also operates landmark attractions such as Melbourne Skydeck and Eureka 89, alongside unique tourism offerings including Vintage Rail Journeys, The Telegraph Station in Alice Springs, Monarto Safari Resort, Exmouth Dive & Whalesharks Ningaloo, Grand Pacific Tours in New Zealand, and Voyages Tourism Australia.
Their purpose is to share special places and shape lasting memories. They are passionate about the places in which they operate, the memories taken away by our guests and their enthusiasm as ambassadors of the incredible experiences they bring to life.
The Role
Reporting to the Chief Financial & Commercial Officer, this is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving financial performance, commercial accountability, and operational efficiency across the Group’s key divisions: Rail & Touring, Resorts & Lodging, and Experiences & Attractions.
Duties will include:
- Providing strategic financial insights and decision support to the CFO, CEO and shareholders to inform business direction
- Contributing to the development and execution of the Group’s finance strategy
- Leading Group-wide planning processes including budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial modelling
- Supporting the development of the 5-year strategic plan, ensuring robust financial assumptions and scenario analysis
- Driving and continuously evaluate Group financial performance, identifying opportunities to optimise outcomes
- Overseeing period-end processes and deliver high-quality, timely reporting to the CFO, CEO, MDs and Board
- Leading enterprise-wide efficiency initiatives and transformation programs to enhance organisational performance
- Supporting capital planning, investment evaluation and project approval processes
- Providing effective leadership to divisional GM Finance roles and the broader Finance Operations function
- Overseeing commercial and contractual governance, ensuring rigorous review processes and Delegation of Authority compliance
- Delivering accurate, timely and insightful reporting to external stakeholders including shareholders, auditors and advisors
- Championing systems, process and data improvements to enable efficient, scalable financial management and reporting
- Developing, mentoring and uplifting finance capability, building a high-performing and future-ready team
- Leading performance management processes, including regular reviews and ongoing development of direct reports
About You
- Demonstrated success in a similar role for a company of similar scale and complexity
- Relevant Finance or Accounting tertiary qualification and CA/CPA professional membership
- Advanced strategic financial capability, with deep technical expertise and a highly commercial mindset with exceptional business acumen
- Proven people leadership experience, with the ability to build and inspire high-performing teams
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
- Results-driven, delivery-focused approach with a strong track record in transformation and change initiatives
- Collaborative and collegiate leadership style, with experience operating in national or matrixed environments
- Advanced analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capability
In Return
- Executive opportunity where you’ll contribute to shaping the financial strategy of a market-leading tourism organisation
- Work closely with an experienced leadership group to drive meaningful transformation and contribute to major growth initiatives
- Influence performance across a diverse, multi-site portfolio of assets in a complex, commercially driven environment
- Pivotal, leadership opportunity with responsibility spanning finance operations, performance and commercial functions
- Be part of a business showcasing some of Australasia’s most unique travel experiences
- Based in Adelaide, with exposure to a diverse national business
- Generous discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences
- Employee Referral Policy, Parental Leave Program, Private Health Discounts and Purchased Leave Policy
- Head office based on North Terrace in Adelaide’s CBD
- Competitive remuneration subject to experience
Next Steps
If you’re interested in the position available, please apply using the relevant link. If you have any specific questions, please email Megan Kivell – mkivell@ppsconsulting.com.au