Development Finance Manager: Property Growth & Strategy

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 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