Our client, an established Property Investment, Development and Funds Management Group with a Group with a focus on Private Equity Real Estate. Due to some recent investment activity they are looking to recruit are looking to recruit a Senior Finance Manager, based in their Sydney CBD office.

We are looking for a suitably experienced Finance Manager / Senior Finance Manager to operate in partnership with the Leadership teamYou will report directly to the Executive and have responsibility for the review of all finance reporting and oversight of property and fund accounting requirements.

Managing a team of CA qualified accountants and reviewing their work the role has ultimate responsibility for financial reporting, management & property accounting knowledge; business planning and analysis; and broad commercial and technical advice to the business.

Key responsibilities will include;

• Property Investment Trust accounting review;
• Financial analysis and reporting;
• Managing the annual budgeting process;
• Managing the monthly re-forecasting and reporting processes including variance analysis;
• Constructing financial models and tools for management decisions and controls;
• Assisting with financial modelling and analysis on property acquisitions;
• Liaise with external auditors and tax accountants with regard to the preparation of tax returns.

Skills and experience

• Property and/or Infrastructure Trust accounting experience (essential);
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role, ideally CA / CPA qualified along with relevant tertiary qualifications in accounting;
• Strong experience in analysis and reporting;
• Management of a team of qualified finance staff
• Working knowledge of accounting standards and regulations, legislation and management accounting techniques;
• Demonstrated high level of organisational skill and ability to work under pressure, to deadline;
• Previous property or infrastructure asset management and investment experience preferred.

You will have a solid background in financial services and/or Real Estate and be confident in a senior review role and have the ability to multitask across a range of duties. You will have the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships.