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 Executive General Manager – Group Finance, Operations & Performance, the General Manager of Finance Role for the Experiences & Attractions portfolio will partner with the operational leadership of each business unit (MD, EGM and GMs). Duties will include:
- Providing the MD, EGM Finance Operations & Performance, and the Experiences & Attractions leadership team with insights to support strategic decision-making
- Supporting the development of finance and operational business unit strategy
- Leading group planning, budgeting and forecasting for the Experiences & Attractions portfolio
- Supporting the development of the five-year strategic plan and financial modelling for Experiences & Attractions
- Evaluating and driving Experiences & Attractions divisional financial performance
- Leading period-end processes and reporting, and provide timely financial insights to support informed decision-making and commercial outcomes
- Leading the Experiences & Attractions organisational efficiency program and related initiatives
- Leading divisional capex planning and reporting and manage divisional capex budget
- Assisting in strategic capital planning and project approval
- Leading the Finance Operations function for the Experiences & Attractions Division
- Leading divisional commercial and contractual review and approval processes, including compliance with delegated authorities
- Providing accurate and timely information to external stakeholders (shareholders, advisers, auditors, tax advisers etc.)
- Implementing systems that enable accurate, efficient financial data management and reporting
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
- Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to translate strategy into outcomes
- Proven leadership capability, with experience building and leading high-performing teams
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Results-oriented and delivery-focused, with a demonstrated track record in transformation and change
- Collaborative and collegiate approach, with experience working across national or complex environments
- Advanced analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capability
In Return
- Play a key role influencing strategy and performance across a diverse tourism portfolio and partner directly with an experienced executive and operational leadership team
- Drive meaningful transformation and performance improvement initiatives and contribute to long-term growth through strategic planning
- Balance strategic leadership with hands-on commercial involvement
- 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