Senior Finance Partner — Government Contract

Cushman & Wakefield; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to lead a team of accountants and own the financial management of a major government contract. You will run monthly reporting, budgets, and forecasts, acting as the trusted finance partner to the client.

The role requires Australian citizenship and the ability to obtain government security clearance, with the Melbourne location offering an on-site aspect.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (CPA, CIMA, CFA, or CA).
• Advanced Excel and PowerBI; Anaplan and Blackline advantageous.
• Strong understanding of AASB16 Lease Accounting.
• Experience with JDE, SAP, or other large ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Own the timely delivery of monthly financial requirements to government agencies and executives.
• Monitor KPIs and ensure reporting deadlines are met with commentary.
• Lead meetings with the team and stakeholders to align on financial targets.
• Review P&L, accruals, prepayments, variance analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Provide financial support to operations and ensure strong internal controls.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial mindset

Communication skills

Analytical reasoning

Tools

Excel

PowerBI

Anaplan

Blackline

JDE

SAP

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to lead a team of accountants and own the financial management of a major government contract. You will run monthly reporting, budgets, and forecasts, acting as the trusted finance partner to the client.

The role requires Australian citizenship and the ability to obtain government security clearance, with the Melbourne location offering an on-site aspect.