Overview
Salary: c. $200,000 + Superannuation + Bonus
Location: Regional NSW. North Coast. (not a commutable distance & will require relocation)
Industry: Hospitality/Tourism
Remit: Head APAC Finance Function (team 20+)
Flexibility: 4 Days onsite | 1 Day WFH
Must-haves: Regional reporting experience, Regional tax exposure
Your Background: Hospitality, Hotels, Aviation, Cruise Lines, Travel
The Opportunity
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a senior finance leader to take on a regional role with a global hospitality group. This is an opportunity to join an established brand with an international reach, contributing directly to the APAC strategy while leading a high-performing finance function across multiple jurisdictions.
These guys know they have a good business and are actively positioning themselves to take market share and accelerate strategic growth plans.
The Role Profile: Reporting to and supporting the Global CFO (overseas), you will be responsible for ensuring that local financial goals and objectives are achieved. This will encompass all areas of financial and management reporting, compliance and statutory obligations and commercial planning and analysis.
Bigger Picture
- Assess APAC commercial initiatives, business performance & profitability and market trends.
- Act as the strategic finance lead for the APAC business, working as part of a cross-functional leadership team to achieve revenue targets and sustainable market growth
- Be a key participant in global finance initiatives, including an upcoming rollout of a new ERP
Day-to-Day Duties
- In coordination with your four direct reports, oversee the APAC finance team's day-to-day operations (20+) with staff located throughout ANZ + SEA.
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of statutory accounts, taxation and regulatory obligations for each market.
- Manage treasury functions including cash flow modelling and forecasting, maintaining reliable cash flow projections and reporting.
- Maintain external relationships with the auditors, banks, regulators, financiers etc.
- Ensure the timely delivery of a comprehensive management reporting pack
- Analysis of P&L; KPI's tracking sales, margins, costs, etc
- Drive the monthly consolidation of international entities into group reporting
- Prepare the monthly board back and supporting documentation
- Monitor business performance against long-term financial plans
Things to consider carefully
- A small element of domestic travel will be required with this role
- Reporting offshore, conference calls often occur late in the afternoon and can routinely go until 7:00pm. These, of course, can be taken at home, and the environment is incredibly flexible, allowing you to reclaim the time elsewher
Successful Candidate Profile
- CA/CPA qualified, you will possess a strong technical grounding with a good measure of commercial savvy to ensure success.
- Prior experience in the hospitality, travel, aviation or cruise line sectors will be highly beneficial. The business is all about the margins, so the ability to quickly understand the profit levers and draw conclusions is essential.
- Experience managing a mix of onshore and offshore staff will be advantageous.
- An initial grounding in Chartered Accounting is preferred but not essential.
- You will have proven people skills and experience as the finance representative on an executive leadership team or board.
- Salary expectations will align with $200,000 package + Bonus.
Why Apply?
- Play a key role in the regional leadership team of a global brand
- Influence both operational and strategic outcomes across APAC
- Join a business with modern systems, strong governance, & ambitious growth plans
- Enjoy the lifestyle balance of being based outside a capital city — close enough to connect when needed, with the breathing space to truly switch off
How to Apply
If you meet the key criteria and believe you're a strong fit for the role, please apply now or contact Liam Hassell at Recruitment Labs on for a confidential discussion.
Please note: Only candidates currently based in Australia with full Australian working rights will be considered. This vacancy has also been advertised on LinkedIn; you do not need to apply twice.
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