Development Finance Manager

Intuitive Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Recruitment partners with a major Australian property developer based in Sydney CBD to recruit a Development Finance Manager. The role demands strategic financial leadership across development projects, optimizing governance and delivering value through robust financial controls.

You will manage costs, maintain cashflow models, and collaborate with Development managers and the CFO to ensure precise reporting and proactive risk mitigation, with clear pathways for career progression in a

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualification with a relevant tertiary qualification.
• 5+ years’ experience in accounting, ideally within the property sector.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Knowledge of MRI/Cougar, EstateMaster, YARDI or Argus is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Development cost management, budgeting and cash flow forecasting.
• Maintain cashflow models for property development.
• Alert CFO to risks or problems.
• Provide financial advice to Development managers.
• Prepare the finance section of development reports.
• Prepare development management fee claims per schedule.
• Perform quarterly control testing to meet internal audit standards.
• Support and coach junior staff.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Education

CA/CPA qualification with a relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

MRI/Cougar

EstateMaster

YARDI

Argus

Job description

Intuitive Recruitment is proud to be partnering with one of Australia’s largest and well-regarded property development groups. Headquartered in Sydney CBD, they are experiencing rapid business and development pipeline growth. This commercial, business focused role offers great diversity, world-class support and genuine ongoing career progression opportunities.

They are looking for a Development Finance Manager with a passion for business improvement and a strategic mindset to join their expanding team.

Key Accountabilities:

• Development cost management and reporting including setting up budgets, forecast cash flows, tracking actual costs, reconciliation and variance analysis.
• Maintain property development cashflow models;
• Notifying the CFO of any problems or risks;
• Build close relationships with all Development managers to ensure that you are providing the best financial advice
• Prepare finance section of the related report for each development;
• Development management fee claims preparation in accordance with the schedule;
• Completion of control testing every quarter in order to meet internal audit standards.
• Assist junior staff members with any concerns or queries they may have, and make sure they are always learning and being challenged.

Experience & Qualifications:

• CA/CPA qualification with a relevant tertiary qualification
• 5+ years’ experience in the accounting, ideally within the property sector.
• Highly developed analytical skills with advanced excel skills viewed favourably.
• Previous relevant experience in a Development Accounting environment, and ideally knowledge of MRI/Cougar, EstateMaster, YARDI or Argus.