Finance Director

BGIS; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Spot recognition vouchers

Employee referral bonus

Flare discounts

Fitness Passport

Job summary

BGIS is seeking a Finance Director in Melbourne CBD to lead financial governance, budgeting, and reporting for a major government property portfolio. You will partner with client and BGIS teams to embed robust financial controls and deliver accurate, timely information.

The role requires CA/CPA, strong FP&A and advisory experience, and proven leadership of finance teams. Hybrid work arrangement (3 days office, 2 days WFH) is offered with a focus on governance and value delivery.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualification or equivalent required.
• Strong FP&A, financial management, or commercial analysis experience essential.
• Well-developed financial modelling skills using Excel, Power BI data modelling, or scenario tools.
• Proven ability to translate financial results for non-finance stakeholders.
• Experience leading and developing finance teams.
• Experience in facilities management, real estate, government, or complex service contracts.

Responsibilities

• Support financial governance across the contract and align with contractual requirements.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management, and financial planning activities.
• Oversee contract fees, financial schedules, and fee components.
• Manage contract P&L, accruals, cash forecasts, and unbilled revenue trackers.
• Ensure audit-ready financial reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Oversee rent roll reconciliation and AASB16 lease reporting for multiple sites.
• Prepare governance packs covering cost performance, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Maintain data accuracy across BGIS systems and cost allocations.
• Utilise Power BI and digital tools to share insights and trends.
• Monitor and communicate financial risks; support value-for-money outcomes.
• Mentor and develop the finance team and liaise with stakeholders.

Skills

Financial Modelling

Communication

Team Development

Stakeholder Engagement

Power BI

Education

CA/CPA qualified or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Finance Director – Melbourne CBD

Location: Melbourne, VIC
Company: BGIS, Government Client
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Hybrid (3 Days Office, 2 Days WFH)

About BGIS

BGIS is a global leader in integrated facilities management, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to clients across various industries. We pride ourselves on our collaborative and inclusive culture, and on maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and service.

Purpose of the Role

BGIS is looking for an experienced Finance Director to support the financial governance, commercial management, and reporting of a significant government property and facilities management portfolio. Reporting to the Executive Account Director, you will work closely with both client and BGIS teams to ensure financial activities, reporting, and contractual obligations are delivered accurately, transparently, and in line with agreed requirements.

This is a wonderful opportunity to help shape and strengthen the financial foundations of a newly awarded contract. You'll play a valued part in bringing structure, embedding thoughtful financial controls, and nurturing a collaborative finance team during an important establishment period.

The ideal candidate will be a calm, capable, and collaborative finance professional who enjoys bringing clarity to complexity. You'll combine technical expertise with a genuine ability to build trusted relationships, support and mentor your team, and help everyone across the account feel confident in the numbers.

Key Responsibilities

• Support financial governance across the contract, ensuring alignment with contractual requirements.
• Coordinate annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, cashflow management, and financial planning activities.
• Oversee the calculation and validation of contract fees, financial schedules, and fee components
• Manage the contract P&L including analysis, monthly accruals, cash forecasts, unbilled revenue tracker, mirror journals, annual budgets and Quarterly forecasts
• Ensure accurate, timely, and audit-ready financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual submissions.
• Manage monthly rent roll and reconciliation against client departments and tenants
• Manage AASB16 lease schedule reporting, journals, and annual reporting requirements for a portfolio of :230 leased sites including multiple subleases.
• Prepare governance financial packs covering cost performance, forecasts, risk, and variance analysis.
• Help maintain financial data accuracy across BGIS systems and support correct cost allocation across department/tenants for all FM costs, Utilities and leasing transactions
• Use Power BI and digital tools to share financial insights, trend analysis, and performance reporting.
• Identify, monitor, and share financial risks while supporting value-for-money outcomes.
• Nurture positive relationships with client and internal stakeholders and share financial insights at governance forums.
• Support, coach, and mentor a collaborative finance team, encouraging accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Education, Experience & Skills

Essential

• CA/CPA qualified or equivalent.
• Experience in FP&A, financial management, or commercial analysis.
• Well-developed financial modelling skills (Excel, scenario tools, or Power BI data modelling).
• Confident using digital systems, technologies, and data-driven insights to improve ways of working.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate financial results for non-finance colleagues.
• Experience supporting and developing finance teams.
• Experience within facilities management, real estate, government, infrastructure, or complex service contracts.
• Warm and effective stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.

Desirable

• Experience supporting newly established or mobilising contracts.
• Experience with AASB16 lease accounting and reporting.
• Exposure to Power BI, Power Automate, or workflow automation tools.
• Experience supporting financial governance within KPI-driven contract environments.
• A genuine interest in continuous improvement, innovation, and thoughtful use of technology.

Workplace Flexibility

To support your success, this position will initially be based from our Melbourne CBD office, conveniently located close to public transport and local amenities. Following training, you will enjoy a hybrid working arrangement of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.

Why Join BGIS?

Key Benefits Include

• Spot recognition vouchers and $2,000 employee referral bonus.
• Access to Flare for discounts across retailers, energy, utilities & much more!
• Fitness Passport (access for you and your family to gyms and aquatic centres nationwide), employee discounts, and optional yearly paid flu vaccination vouchers.
• AFR Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025.
• Winner of Inspiring Workplaces Award 2025.
• Endorsed by Work180 as an employer of choice for women.
• Career progression through secondments & internal mobility.
• Leadership programs – Future Leaders and Leadership Fundamentals.
• Recognised by WORK180 as a Top 5 Employer for career development opportunities.

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and we warmly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

To be successful in the role, applicants must have full working rights in Australia.

Explore more opportunities at https://apac.bgis.com