Finance Manager, Valuations

The GPT Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Generous leave options

Market-leading parental leave benefits

Comprehensive Wellbeing programs

Job summary

A leading property group is seeking a Finance Manager (Valuations) to deliver valuation analysis and financial reporting. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to provide accurate valuations and generate insights to support strategic initiatives. Strong financial background and accounting qualifications are essential. Join us to drive value through data and analysis in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong finance background with experience in budgeting and forecasting for retail assets.
• Tertiary qualifications in accounting are essential.
• Advanced analytical skills with strong Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-impact valuation analysis and financial reporting.
• Review external valuations against financial budgets.
• Present valuation analysis to senior leaders.

Skills

Finance background

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Teamwork

Education

Tertiary qualifications in accounting

Tools

Valuation modelling tools

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Finance Manager, Valuations role at The GPT Group.

Senior Talent Business Partner at The GPT Group

Together, we can do great things. We shape leading experiences across office, retail, logistics and student accommodation. We’re one of Australia’s largest property groups, managing $35 billion worth of assets across the country. Our sustainable returns from investments come from focusing on what matters most to customers — a great experience and doing good. Every day, our people are driving positive impact for people, place and planet. They’re inquisitive, pioneering industry firsts and pushing new ideas to deliver exceptional outcomes. This passion and expertise creates an employee experience that puts wellbeing, flexibility and opportunity first.

The role

Join one of Australia’s leading property groups as a Finance Manager (Valuations), where you\'ll play a pivotal role in delivering high-impact valuation analysis and financial reporting across GPT’s retail and external client portfolios. This is an opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional with a strong grasp of the property sector to make a meaningful impact.

In this role, you’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to provide accurate valuations, build sophisticated financial models, and generate insights that directly support the Group’s strategic initiatives. If you\'re passionate about driving value through data, analysis, and collaboration, and want to contribute to major investment decisions in a fast-paced environment—this is the role for you.

What you will be doing

Key Responsibilities:

The principal tasks of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Reviewing and comparing external valuations against financial budgets and forecasts across GPT’s balance sheet and managed portfolios.
• Analyzing and explaining variances between financial datasets, including prior periods and valuation inputs.
• Conducting internal valuation checks using forecast data and investment scenarios.
• Presenting valuation analysis and insights to senior leaders, fund managers, and valuation committees.
• Supporting the preparation of fund reports, valuation committee papers, and board audit documentation.
• Assisting with development investment proposals, focusing on financial data and reconciliation with valuations.
• Performing financial modelling and sensitivity analysis at asset and portfolio levels.
• Providing ad-hoc analysis and reporting for GPT’s investment and funds management teams.
• Supporting data gathering for statutory rates, taxes, and benchmarking requirements.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to meet reporting timelines and data needs.
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with fund managers, valuers, co-owners, and other key stakeholders.

What makes you stand out

• Strong finance background with experience in budgeting and forecasting for retail assets.
• Tertiary qualifications in accounting.
• Exposure to institutional-grade retail valuations and retail remix/project scenario analysis.
• Advanced analytical skills with strong Excel proficiency and experience in valuation modelling tools (e.g. Forbury, Estate Master).
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, and interpretive skills.
• Self-motivated team player with the ability to work independently and meet objectives.
• Eager to develop new skills and take on challenges, with a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder engagement.

What makes us stand out

• Enjoy flexible working arrangements and generous leave options.
• Experience market-leading parental leave benefits including 22 weeks paid leave for either carer and childcare allowance once you return to work.
• Embrace diverse and challenging career opportunities, supported by our dedicated Learning & Development Team committed to your growth.
• Engage in comprehensive Wellbeing programs and benefit from market-leading policies and support tailored to diverse needs.
• Be recognised by peers through nomination awards and take part in our generous Employee Referral Program.

We know the power of a great experience

• Ranked 5th in the 2024 Gender Equality Global Report released by Equileap.
• Achieved number 2 real estate company in S&P Global Sustainability Assessment.
• Earned a gold ranking in Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) for LGBTQIA+ inclusion.
• Awarded our fifth consecutive Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) in 2023-2025.
• Committed to our second Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

GPT offers an inclusive workplace culture and embraces people with diverse perspectives, skills and backgrounds. We welcome applications from First Nations candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people living with disability and people of diverse ages, cultures and backgrounds.

If this role sounds like you, we want to hear from you. Go for it!

Click on “Apply” to submit your application and Olivia from the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch.