Finance Manager

Bright & Duggan Property Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Salary sacrifice novated lease

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bright & Duggan Group in St Leonards, Sydney, is seeking a Finance Manager to lead our specialised finance function for complex property structures. You will drive governance, advisory services and strategic development while partnering with committees, developers and senior stakeholders.

You will manage a high‑performing finance team, oversee reporting and controls, and champion process improvements, automation, and technology adoption to deliver value and client outcomes.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualified (or nearing completion) with significant relevant experience.
• Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance or Commerce.

Responsibilities

• Establish robust governance and reporting frameworks for complex schemes.
• Lead and mentor a specialised finance team and drive capability building.
• Oversee financial processes, reporting, journals and year-end adjustments with compliance to AASB/IFRS.
• Partner with committees and stakeholders to deliver financial advisory services and commercial outcomes.

Skills

CA or CPA qualified

Leadership

Communication

Financial governance

Education

Accounting/Finance/Commerce degree

Job description

Bright & Duggan Group | St Leonards, Sydney NSW | Full Time

Lead a Specialised Finance Function. Shape the Future of Complex Scheme Advisory.

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead and grow our specialised finance capability supporting Building Management Committees (BMCs), Building Management Groups (BMGs), mixed-use developments, community associations and other complex property structures.

This is a unique opportunity for a technically strong finance professional who wants to combine advisory, leadership, stakeholder management and commercial outcomes within a growing and highly specialised business.The Opportunity

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will lead both the operational delivery and strategic development of our Specialised Strata Finance & Advisory function. You'll act as the subject matter expert for complex financial governance, funding structures, allocation methodologies and stakeholder advisory services.

You will partner with committees, developers, strata managers and senior stakeholders to deliver practical financial solutions while helping establish Bright & Duggan as a recognised leader in specialised scheme finance.

About the Role:

Strategic & Advisory Leadership

• Lead financial governance and advisory services across complex schemes and property structures.
• Influence key stakeholders on funding, levy structures, reserve adequacy and governance matters.
• Support tenders, proposals and business development activities.
• Design scalable frameworks, methodologies and service offerings.
• Identify business opportunities and emerging financial risks.

Technical Finance & Governance

• Oversee specialised finance processes, reporting and financial controls.
• Review and approve journals, reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and year-end adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with AASB and IFRS accounting standards.
• Lead audit engagement activities and complex accounting assessments.
• Resolve significant allocation, revenue and governance issues.

Leadership & Capability Building

• Mentor and develop finance team members.
• Build advisory capability and reduce key-person dependency.
• Drive process improvement, automation and technology adoption.
• Partner across finance, technology and operational teams to improve capability and efficiency.

About You

You are a commercially minded finance leader who enjoys solving complex problems and building stakeholder relationships.

• CA or CPA qualified (or nearing completion) with significant relevant experience.
• Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance or Commerce.
• Minimum 5 years' experience within finance, accounting, advisory or property-related environments.
• Experience managing complex financial processes and stakeholder relationships.
• Proven ability to communicate financial concepts to non-finance audiences.
• Experience leading projects, initiatives and process improvements.

Highly Desirable Backgrounds :

• Big 4 Accounting Firms including PwC, KPMG, Deloitte and EY
• Big 4 Audit or Consulting professionals with significant property sector exposure
• Property advisory, infrastructure, development or commercial real estate finance environments
• Commercial Finance Managers
• Senior Property Accountants with strong business partnering experience
• Finance Business Partners within property-related industries
• Professionals looking to transition from consulting into their first industry leadership role.

You will:

• Establish robust governance and reporting frameworks.
• Build credibility as the trusted advisor on complex scheme finance matters.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing specialised finance team.
• Improve efficiency through process optimisation and automation.
• Drive commercial outcomes while maintaining exceptional client service.

Why Join us?

Opportunity to help shape a growing specialist finance and advisory capability

Exposure to complex and interesting property structures

Genuine influence on the future direction of the function

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Ongoing learning and professional development

Salary sacrifice novated lease options

Employee Assistance Program

First Aid and Mental Health First Aid Officers

Wellness initiatives

Employee referral program

Recognition and reward events

Birthday leave

Annual company celebrations