Commercial Finance Manager

• Based at our stunning beachfront office in Coolangatta, you can watch the whales pass by from your desk, or feel the sand between your toes during your lunch time walk
• We know life isn't just about work. That's why this is a hybrid role - to help you find the right balance

With properties in some of Australia’s most iconic locations, NRMA Parks & Resorts provide accommodation that suits every budget and style – from campsites to luxury resorts. We connect holidaymakers with over 50 incredible natural destinations that offer more than a change of scenery.

Owned by the NRMA Group, one of Australia’s most trusted brands and its largest Member-owned organisations, we have a large team across our holiday parks, resorts and support office who love what they do, all working together to make holiday magic. Because creating unforgettable holidays is not just our job – it’s in our nature. Today, we’re a key player in regenerative tourism and a national leader in supporting the transition to electric and future mobility. Looking ahead, the NRMA has a critical role to play in leading the charge to build a better and more sustainable future for our Members and their communities. And we’ll do it as we’ve always done – together.

Reporting to the GM Finance, the Commercial Finance Manager will partner with the NRMA Parks & Resorts leadership team to provide financial insights and analysis to support strategic and operational decision making, and drive opportunities for commercial growth and operational effectiveness.  You will have primary responsibility for all aspects of the planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting cycle.  You will also be responsible for preparing and maintaining financial models for evaluation of investment opportunities and resource allocation, and the management and development of the business’s KPI infrastructure to facilitate performance monitoring against plans and strategic objectives.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Lead, develop and inspire your team, to create a high performing, engaged and customer-centric culture
• Lead and develop the divisions’s annual budgets and rolling forecasts
• Produce high quality management reports, including variance analysis and insightful commentary, to support decision making
• Monitor financial performance against budget, forecast, and KPIs, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for cost optimisation
• Drive process improvements and enhancements to streamline financial planning and analysis processes, increase efficiency, and ensure data accuracy
• Supporting the development of long-term organizational strategy and business plans, and provide recommendations and analysis to maximise ROCE
• Prepare detailed financial models and business cases to evaluate investment opportunities and resource allocation, including acquisitions, divestments, and capital expenditure
• Assessing, monitoring and ongoing reporting on projects including but not limited to master planning, capital works planning, strategic partnerships, and acquisitions
• Provide business partner support to Senior Leadership team for strategic decision making, including financial guidance, scenario analysis and recommendations as required.

What you will bring:

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a commercial environment, of which some time has been spent in strategic business partnering Relevant tertiary qualification in Finance, Business, Commerce or Accounting
• Strong commercial and business acumen
• Extensive knowledge of BI, and ERP Accounting Systems. Netsuite and TM1 preferred
• Relevant experience in an accommodation and hospitality businesses
• Experience in leading and managing high performing teams
• Strategic stakeholder engagement
• The ability to develop strong relationships with operational and corporate teams
• Experienced in working in a complex organisation with multiple stakeholders. 
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail. 
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills.  

What’s in it for you? 

At Parks & Resorts we are not just about discounts (although you do get these too). We know everyone leads a life of their own and regardless of what stage you are at we have something to suit! 

• Progressive flexibility, leave and well-being benefits to balance all of life's priorities 
• Travel discounts on SIXT car rental, cruises, and accommodation at our award-winning NRMA Holiday Parks and Resorts. 
• Complimentary myNRMA membership including free Roadside Assistance & discounts on groceries, movie tickets, gift cards, gym memberships, attractions, restaurants and much more 
• “ME” day – one extra day of paid leave per year, called a ME Day, to use at any time during the calendar year 
• Market leading 18 weeks paid primary and 4 weeks paid secondary parental leave entitlements 
• Discounts on all NRMA insurance products including car, home & travel 
• Grow or progress your career and move around the country or across the NRMA Group's business with us. 

Know you belong:

At NRMA Parks & Resorts we celebrate and welcome difference and work together to create an inclusive workplace where our people feel respected, heard, valued and connected no matter what background or experience. From First Nations peoples, to gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation and different abilities, we welcome people from all walks of life and embrace unique perspectives.  

While we continue to commit to an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace we are proud of our key achievements to date:    

• We made the 2022 AFR Boss Best Places to Work List 
• Recognised by Reconciliation Australia for our ‘Stretch’ Reconciliation Action Plan 
• Recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality 2023-2025 
• Certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace 
• Awarded 2023 Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Bronze Employer & 2022 AWEI Most Improved Employer 

Are you nodding your head as you read this?  Ready to roll up your sleeves and really make a difference?

Apply now, we cannot wait to hear from you!