Perigon Group is proud to be exclusively partnering with Liven Communities to appoint a commercially minded Finance Manager.

About Liven Communities

Liven Communities is one of Australia’s fastest growing developers of luxury resort style communities created for those 50 and over. A game changing new player, making big waves in the Land Lease retirement environment designed to enliven the lifestyles of those who are taking the exciting step into their new life of retirement.

Liven is proudly backed by GreenFort Capital, a Brisbane-based alternative asset manager focused
across Australia’s living sectors - including land lease, build-to-rent, student accommodation and retirement living. With GreenFort’s backing, Liven is uniquely positioned for long-term growth and impact.

Our commitment to the future of every resident is reflected in every aspect of our community design. Through meticulous attention to detail and thoughtful planning we craft harmonious resort-style living environments and understand the importance of fostering connections and cultivating memories where you can share experiences with familiar faces or effortlessly forge new friendships that enliven your life.

The Role

As Finance Manager, you will be responsible for managing and overseeing the finance function across Liven Communities corporate and investment structures. You will ensure the integrity of financial reporting, provide strategic support to senior leadership, and manage financial operations to support the business’s growth and investment goals.

This is a hands-on, commercially focused role that requires a technical finance leader with the ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Based in the CBA Brisbane office, this role offers the opportunity to showcase and expand your financial skills while being part of a forward-thinking, dynamic team with room for growth in a successful company.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Control

• Oversee all financial accounting and reporting across corporate and investment vehicles
• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements and tax obligations
• Prepare consolidated monthly management reports and quarterly board packs
• Maintain robust internal controls, accounting systems and processes

Business Planning & Strategy

• Partner with senior leaders on budgeting, forecasting, and business performance tracking
• Drive margin, capital and operational efficiency initiatives

Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with external auditors and tax agents
• Coordinate investor reporting and performance updates

Team Leadership

• Manage and mentor a small finance team
• Build scalable finance processes and systems to support business growth
• Contribute to company culture and cross-functional collaboration

About You

• CA/CPA qualified with 3+ years’ post-qualified experience
• Background in real assets, private equity, infrastructure or funds management preferred
• Experience working across corporate and investment structures (e.g. trusts, SPVs, funds)
• Technical accounting knowledge and financial reporting expertise
• Commercial acumen with a hands-on and solutions-oriented approach
• Confident communicator who thrives in a lean, high-performance environment
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with MYOB or similar accounting platforms

Why Join Liven Communities

• Be part of a mission-led, ESG-focused investment firm with an ambitious growth trajectory
• Opportunity to influence strategic outcomes and shape finance capability
• Dynamic and collaborative culture with strong values and leadership
• Flexible and supportive work environment in central Brisbane

Apply Now

If you have any further questions, feel free to contact JaniPeut in the Perigon Group Brisbane Office on 0401 295 585 or email [email protected] or apply now by clicking on the button below.