Finance Analyst - Insurance Fp&A & Insights (Australia)

Canopius; Sydney; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AXR Recruitment & Search in Sydney is seeking a Development Finance Analyst to work with the Head of Developments and Development Finance Manager, delivering robust financial models and insights.

You will maintain EstateMaster models, prepare feasibility reports, and support joint venture reporting, with a focus on accuracy and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Property development or project accounting experience.
• CA or CPA qualified.
• Must have experience using EstateMaster.
• Highly articulate and a confident communicator.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Development Managers to turn commercial questions into EstateMaster outputs (feasibilities, cash flow, scenario analyses).
• Gather and consolidate project inputs (costs, revenue, program, funding) for current models.
• Maintain and update EstateMaster models across the development pipeline with version control.
• Prepare reporting for Development Managers and Head of Developments (feasibility summaries, performance vs. budget, variance commentary).
• Work with Head of Development Finance on modelling standards, reviews and reporting cycle.
• Support modelling and reporting on joint venture projects, including partner returns and waterfalls.
• Improve EstateMaster reporting templates and processes for consistency and efficiency.

Skills

Property development experience

Communication skills

Education

CA or CPA Qualified

Tools

EstateMaster

Job description

Development Finance Analyst

2000 Sydney AXR Recruitment & Search

Job Description

ABOUT THE COMPANY
A high performing investment fund that has consistently delivered a high return on investment for its clients through residential property developments. They are based in an exceptional office in Sydney CBD with sprawling views and a generous benefits package.

ABOUT THE ROLE
Working closely with the Head of Developments and Development Finance Manager, the Development Analyst will be well supported and compensated to deliver the following duties.

DUTIES

• Partner with Development Managers to turn commercial questions and ad hoc requests into clear EstateMaster outputs, including feasibilities, cash flow forecasts, and scenario and sensitivity analysis.
• Gather and consolidate project inputs from development, project and finance stakeholders, covering costs, revenue assumptions, program and funding terms, so models stay current and accurate.
• Maintain and update EstateMaster models across the development pipeline, with consistent assumptions and proper version control.
• Prepare reporting for Development Managers and the Head of Developments, such as feasibility summaries, project performance against budget, and variance commentary.
• Work closely with the Head of Development Finance on modelling standards, review processes and the reporting cycle.
• Support modelling and reporting on joint venture projects as required, including partner returns and distribution waterfalls.
• Find ways to make EstateMaster reporting templates and processes more consistent and efficient for the development team.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Property development or project accounting experience
• CA or CPA Qualified
• Must have experience using EstateMaster
• Highly articulate and a confident communicator

Location: Sydney, Australia

Contract: Permanent, Full-time