Manager, FP&A I Development I 12 month FTC

The Opportunity

Join us in shaping a better future for people, communities and the planet.

We’re looking for a commercially astute Finance Manager to play a pivotal role within the Master Planned Communities (MPC) FP&A team, providing performance analysis and translating results into forward‑looking insights across Stockland’s largest and most complex portfolio.

What You’ll Do

This is a high‑visibility role at the centre of Stockland’s Master Planned Communities business, supporting a multi‑billion‑dollar asset base and significant annual turnover.

In this role, you will:

• Translate financial results into clear, forward‑looking insights to inform executive decision‑making, investor reporting and market messaging


• Act as a key connector across Financial Control, Development Finance, Enterprise Finance and Investor Relations


• Consolidate complex financial information, challenge assumptions and generate actionable insights


• Oversee month‑end, half‑year and full‑year review cycles to ensure accurate, timely and reconciled reporting


• Prepare and review Investor Relations submissions, portfolio and capital partner reporting, and market‑facing Q&A


• Lead productivity, simplification and process‑improvement initiatives across reporting and analysis


• Proactively engage with finance leaders to identify opportunities, manage risks and highlight key performance drivers


• Support budgeting and forecasting, ensuring data integrity and appropriate accounting treatment


• Assess business opportunities to optimise profit and income while clearly communicating and mitigating risks


• Build strong, trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and internal customers


• Mentor and develop one direct report, fostering capability and continuous improvement

About You

You are a finance professional who thrives in complex, high‑visibility environments and enjoys combining technical rigour with strategic influence. You are energised by translating complexity into clarity and shaping the story behind the numbers.

You are motivated by roles where:

• No two days are the same


• Your insights genuinely influence outcomes


• Your voice is heard at a senior level

Experience & Skills That Count

You will bring:

• Strong experience in FP&A, consolidation, performance analysis or commercial finance


• Exceptional analytical capability, including advanced financial modelling, planning and analysis


• Proven ability to explain performance drivers and translate results into clear, forward‑looking insights


• Strong technical skills, including advanced Excel (Power BI, SAP or similar systems highly regarded)


• Commercial judgement, with experience applying scenario and sensitivity analysis


• A continuous improvement mindset, with a passion for lifting reporting standards and simplifying processes


• Excellent communication skills, able to distil complex analysis for senior stakeholders


• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight deadlines


• Comfort operating in ambiguity with a proactive, solutions‑focused approach


• Experience thriving in fast‑paced, dynamic environments


• Relevant tertiary and post‑graduate qualifications in finance and/or accounting

The Stockland Proposition

We’re a community — a supportive, empowered team working together to create better places and experiences for everyone, including ourselves. We’re committed to an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are welcomed and everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging.

If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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