Finance Business Partner

Job Description

Ready to say, “Hello” to a new career? 

Helloworld Travel currently employs people across Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Greece. Through this talented group of people, the company supports an extensive network of travel agencies.

Working at Helloworld Travel is dynamic, fast-paced and rewarding. Whether you work in retail, wholesale, shared services, tour operations, logistics, our DMC brands, or air tickets consolidation, you will be supporting a business whose goal is to make sure our customer’s travel journeys are memorable. 

Job description

As a Senior Finance Business Partner, you will play a key role in overseeing commercial and financial operations, ensuring the delivery of timely and accurate information, and supporting business decision-making processes.

The Role:

As the primary commercial lead and a key member of the senior leadership team, this dynamic role, reporting to the General Manager, offers a unique chance to participate in influencing the company’s strategy for success. You’ll navigate a fast-paced environment, balancing strategic financial oversight with hands-on execution.

In this position, you’ll deliver insightful financial modelling for forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning, while managing three direct reports.

Your contributions will span from preparing monthly P&L and balance sheets, preparing and contributing to key projects and providing commercial advice to the senior leadership team. You’ll also collaborate with internal and external partners as you identify risks, seize opportunities, and contribute to ensuring the company’s continued growth.

Skills & Expertise Required:

To thrive in this role, you will ideally have experience within the Travel industry, though this is not essential. You should be a CA/CPA member (or equivalent) with good commercial experience at a senior level. Your expertise will cover all financial and accounting disciplines, including cashflow management, financial modelling, management accounting, process improvement, proficiency in ERP systems, and statutory compliance. Your strong commercial acumen and advanced Excel skills, will be essential to providing valuable insights, creating impactful financial models and supporting decision making.

Key Competencies:

• Strong analytical skills and a self-starter with an exceptional eye for detail, you will be adept at prioritising tasks in a fast-paced environment and balancing strategic planning with the day-to-day demands of the role. 
• Strong commercial acumen, effective communication, and collaborative approach to enable you to build robust relationships across the organisation. 
• Integrity, empathy, and flexibility are key attributes you will need to bring to this role, ensuring your contributions align with the company’s values and growth ambitions.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a collaborative, growth-focused environment
• Play a key role in shaping financial strategy
• Support professional development and career progression

Benefits

• Staff discounts on travel
• Regular Staff and Industry Events
• Career progression and support
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted Health Insurance

Other Considerations:

Helloworld Travel is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate workplace discrimination, bullying or harassment.

You may be required to travel interstate and overseas, therefore meaning you will require a valid passport and driver’s license. 

Please note that the successful applicant will be required to undergo a police check as part of our recruitment process

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
• How many years’ experience do you have as a Finance Business Partner?
• What’s your expected annual base salary?
• How many years’ experience do you have as a Financial Accounting Manager?
• How many years’ experience do you have as a Budget Manager?