About Us
The G’day Group is comprised of leading Australian tourism brands in Discovery Parks, G’day Parks, WikiCamps and loyalty program G’day Rewards. Employing more than 2,500 people Australia-wide, G’day Group has a truly national footprint of over 330 holiday parks, including 100 fully owned and operated parks and Resorts. The largest park network in the country, we’re about authentic Australian holiday experiences and inviting all Aussies to say g’day to more of Australia.
We provide a dynamic environment where professionals in our Support Office team can thrive with the flexibility to balance work and life, while contributing to a company that prioritizes growth, employee wellbeing and excellence.
If you're a forward-thinking professional eager to make a real impact, G’day Group is the place to elevate your career.
The Opportunity: Strategic | Influential | Impactful
We are seeking an accomplished Group Financial Controller to serve as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Executive Officer. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving financial strategy, operational excellence, and governance across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Leadership
- Provide strategic financial leadership aligned with the Group’s business plan and long-term growth objectives.
- Demonstrate a hands-on approach, pitch in when needed, remain visible, engaged, and supportive to empower and develop the finance team.
Financial Governance and Control
- Lead and maintain a robust internal control framework to ensure financial accuracy, integrity, and compliance across the Group.
- Oversee internal and external audit programs, ensuring timely resolution of findings and continuous control maturity.
Financial Accounting & Reporting
- Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to deliver timely, accurate financial results.
- Lead the preparation and review of consolidated financial statements, statutory reporting, and technical accounting positions.
Tax & Treasury Leadership
- Lead the Group’s taxation strategy, ensuring compliance with corporate tax, indirect taxes, and ATO requirements.
- Manage tax planning, advisory matters, and risk mitigation in partnership with internal and external specialists.
Continuous Improvement & Transformation
- Drive continuous improvement of finance systems, processes, reporting, and data integrity.
About You
Qualifications & Experience
- CA or CPA qualified (or equivalent) with deep technical accounting expertise.
- Strong statutory reporting, consolidations, compliance, audit, and internal control experience.
- Demonstrated capability in tax and treasury oversight, including cash flow management, funding, and debt compliance.
Leadership & Capability
- Confident and influential communicator with the ability to convey complex financial matters clearly to executives, boards, and cross-functional stakeholders.
- High commercial and strategic acumen with the ability to balance compliance, risk, and business outcomes.[KJ1]
Why This Role Matters
This is a unique opportunity to shape the financial control environment of a diverse and evolving organisation while influencing strategic direction at an enterprise level. You will play a critical role in enhancing financial capability, enabling growth, and ensuring the Group operates with discipline, insight, and integrity.
Advantages
- Health and Wellbeing – Flexible and hybrid working arrangements / Employee Assistance Program / Discounted private health cover / BeWell Training Program / Free annual flu vaccinations
- Paid Leave Benefits – Parental leave / Volunteer leave / Study leave
- Professional Development – Leadership programs / Support of external training courses / Reimbursement of professional association memberships
- Employee Savings – Discounted accommodation and experience rates / Salary packaging / Discovery partner discounts / Free G’day Rewards membership / Loyalty recognition benefits
Our ESG Statement
The G’day Group acknowledges the increasing global expectation to demonstrate our approach to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risk factors and sustainability in our daily operations and ongoing decision making. Our five-year ESG strategy is evolving to ensure we are committed to growing with care through supporting our people, giving back to the communities we operate in, and protecting our environment.
Conditions of Employment
Prior to an offer of employment being made, candidates must provide authority for a Federal Police Clearance to disclose any criminal offences or charges. A Driver's Licence is essential.