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Head of Finance - Property & Real Estate

Melbourne Temporary View Job Description
An opportunity for a Head of Finance to join a growing Property and Real Estate Juggernaut. The role will commence as a contract for 12 -15 months, manage a team of 6 and business partner with both operations and C-suite, having a direct impact on the commercial and strategic direction of the business.
  • 14 month contract - Property & Real Estate
  • Immediate Start, Melbourne CBD

About Our Client

Our client is a Melbourne CBD-based property and real estate group recognised as a leader in its sector. With a strong market presence and an entrepreneurial leadership team, the business has built an outstanding reputation for performance, innovation, and client service.

Experiencing significant growth both organically and through strategic acquisitions, the organisation is entering an exciting new phase of expansion.

Job Description

Responsibilities for the Head of Finance will include but not be limited to:

  • Lead the finance function and act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive team
  • Contribute to strategic planning, growth initiatives, and acquisition activity
  • Provide commercial insights to support decision-making across development, asset management, and operations
  • Drive financial performance and profitability across the portfolio
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning
  • Partner with property and retail shopping centre managers & dealing with escalations
  • Monitor cash flow, working capital, and funding requirements
  • Lead feasibility analysis and financial modelling for new developments and acquisitions
  • Oversee capital management and funding structures
  • Drive continuous improvement in reporting, systems, and financial processes
  • Team development, management, leadership, recruitment
  • Continuous improvement projects
  • Other ad hoc responsibilities as required by the Group CFO



The Successful Applicant

  • CA/CPA qualification
  • Background in property, ideally real estate (shopping centres/retail property)
  • Experience in a similar role, managing a similar sized team of 4-7 direct reports
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills & a good attention to detail
  • Strong commercial acumen

What's on Offer

  • Competitive remuneration level
  • ASAP start
  • Opportunity for growth, development
  • High performing team and an excellent working culture/environment
  • Organisation experiencing ongoing growth & transformation



Contact
Matthew Roberts
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6946037
Phone number
+(61) 466534135

Job summary

Function
Accounting & Finance
Specialisation
Financial Director / CFO
Industry
Property
Location
Melbourne
Job Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Matthew Roberts
Consultant phone
+(61) 466534135
Job Reference
JN-022026-6946037

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