About Journey Beyond

Australia’s leading experiential tourism group, Journey Beyond, is privileged to operate 17 brands spanning the country, connecting guests to the land, and to each other. Headquartered in Adelaide, Journey Beyond formed in 2016 and now comprises tourism brands including: iconic trains The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern, The Overland; premium small-group outback operator Outback Spirit; eco-luxury lodge Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef; aquatic adventures Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, The Paspaley Pearl Farm Tour, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures, Darwin Harbour Cruises and Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney; our tallest members, Melbourne Skydeck and Eureka 89; the historic Vintage Rail Journeys: The Telegraph Station in Alice Springs and Monarto Safari Resort. 

Joining the Journey Beyond family, you will play an integral role in supporting our business as we continue to share special places and shape lasting memories for our guests.

About the Role

As the Finance Manager, you will be an essential member of the Monarto Safari Resort leadership team. This key role involves you partnering with key stakeholders by providing real-time, accurate and meaningful financial information designed to drive strategies and commercial decisions which maximise value and manage risk.

The role will report to both the General Manager - Monarto Safari Resort and the Senior Finance Manager – Journey Beyond and you will be fully responsible for managing the accounting, reporting, financial planning, forecasting and analysis for Monarto Safari Resort.

About the Tasks

• Partner with property General Managers to provide financial guidance and facilitate overall financial growth.
• Month end accounting, performance analysis and reporting.
• Monitoring and understanding operations and business performance to identify key issues and ensure actions are taken to address budget shortfalls.
• Preparing monthly management reports for business leaders and department managers including P&L’s, cost, labour reports and KPI’s.
• Assisting with annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Supporting on ad hoc commercial analysis required.
• Support in inventory reporting and analysis including stocktakes and wastage report.
• Build collaborative working relationships within the business and the broader JB Group to support in decision making.
• Partner with business to identify and drive profit improvement.
• Work with the business to establish robust processes, policies and controls framework.
• Facilitate the link between Monarto Safari Resort and Journey Beyond Corporate shared service functions to support and ensuring effective communication on business issues and central finance policies and requirements.

About You

Education and Experience

• A minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role
• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting and/or Finance or Commerce
• CA or CPA qualifications is a plus
• Proven track record and strong understanding of management accounting
• Demonstrated skills and experience in building effective, collaborative partnerships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Exceptional numerical, analytical, reporting and data presentation skills
• Finance system and financial reporting system experience
• Problem solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with key senior stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication

What We Offer

• Generous discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences
• Study Assistance Policy
• Employee Referral Policy
• Parental Leave program
• Purchased Leave policy
• Private Health discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on Journey Beyond merchandise
• Flexible working environment