Finance Manager - Property & Portfolio Investments - Opportunity to Make a Difference

The Client
  
Our client is a fast growing and highly innovative entrepreneur whose approach to success is driven by seizing the opportunity at hand, developing the market to establish dominance and then leveraging for scale. At the core of every business has been an integrated property strategy to own the physical footprint and leverage the uplift in land value via the trading business. With successful exits from a number of businesses the entrepreneur has the patient capital at hand to scale the property business with greenfield developments. Due to increasing scale and complexity from local and international expansion across the group, the CFO is looking to appoint a highly capable Finance Manager to join the leadership team and help drive the business to the next level.
  
Job Description
  
Reporting directly to the CFO, the Finance Manager will be crucial in implementing robust financial systems and reporting mechanisms that support the scalability and efficiency of various business units across multiple industries. A key focus will be on commercially supporting property development projects. This will range from feasibility studies through to cashflow management and liaising with external funders.  Specific duties will include but not be limited to;

• Budgeting, forecasting and providing weekly flash reports.
• The production of all management accounting and statutory reporting.
• Management of the P&L, balance sheet & cashflows across the business portfolio with a key focus on providing commercial support to the property team.
• Lead a finance team of five which includes several part-qualified accountants and outsourced shared services.
• Implement and oversee financial systems across different divisions, ensuring each unit’s financial activities are seamlessly integrated into the group’s overall financial reporting structure.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial reporting systems that provide clear insights into the group’s overall financial health, supporting strategic decision-making.
• Assist with the preparation of detailed annual financial reports and ensure strict compliance with tax laws and regulations.
• Prepare monthly management reports and lead the continuous improvement of financial systems and processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.    

Your Traits
  
You will be CA/CPA qualified and have a proven track record in a ‘hands-on’ role within a dynamic business environment. You will enjoy working in an outcome focused business environment where your contribution to robust decision making is encouraged. A flexible, proactive and self-starter attitude will be essential. You will have strong leadership skills with the ability to support the operations and business partner with key stakeholders including at the shareholder level. Along with the ability to work to deadlines you will be able proactive with a passion for driving best practice and enjoy streamlining processes. For more information call Matthew Hodder on (02) 8097 0450 or alternatively, apply online below.