Senior Finance Partner – Govt Contracts (Canberra/Melbourne)

Cushman & Wakefield

Melbourne

On-site

AUD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Australia is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to lead the operation finance management for a large client portfolio, with a base in Melbourne or Canberra. The role requires Australian citizenship and the ability to obtain a government security clearance.

You will own monthly financial deliverables, budgets and forecasts, balance sheet controls, and stakeholder engagement with executives and service leaders, delivering high-quality financial services and strategic

Qualifications

Leads a team of qualified accountants with strong commercial focus.
Drives value creation and continuous improvement in finance.
Excellent communication to chair meetings and present numbers to non-finance.
Skilled in storytelling with data and analytics for stakeholders.
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and organizational change.

Responsibilities

Own monthly financial deliverables to government agencies, executives, and operations.
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for the client.
Provide financial support to operations and service delivery teams.
Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and internal controls.
Identify risks/opportunities and offer mitigation strategies.