Senior Manager, Finance & Accounts
About the role
Job Purpose
Lead and manage the financial operations of property development business of SDP Australia with a strong focus on project finance, feasibility, funding support, and commercial decision-making.
Job Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Ownership
Take full ownership of day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all financial outputs
Oversee month-end closing, management reporting, and cash flow forecasting
Ensure robust financial controls, processes, and governance frameworks are in place and continuously improved
Project Finance & Commercial Support
Support and review project feasibility models, including sensitivity analysis on costs, pricing, and returns
Provide financial insights on key metrics such as GDV, NDP, and cash flow to support decision-making
Work closely with development and project teams on budgeting, cost tracking, and financial performance
Strategic & Business Partnering Role
Act as a key finance partner to the BU Head, providing proactive financial advice and recommendations
Translate financial data into meaningful insights to support business strategy and project outcomes
Identify risks and opportunities early, and propose practical solutions
Funding, Valuation & External Stakeholder Management
Support financing activities including lender engagement, financial information preparation, and reporting requirements
Coordinate with valuers, auditors, tax advisors, and other external consultants
Assist in equity/debt raising initiatives and financial structuring exercises
Compliance, Tax & Regulatory Oversight
Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements including BAS, GST, and tax obligations
Support structuring considerations (e.g. GST treatment, going concern, margin scheme where relevant)
Manage audit processes and ensure timely resolution of audit matters
Team Leadership & Capability Building
Supervise and mentor junior finance team members
Review work outputs and ensure high standards of quality and accuracy
Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement
Continuous Improvement & Systems
Identify and implement improvements in financial systems, reporting, and workflows
Enhance efficiency and scalability of finance processes to support business growth
Education/ Professional Qualification
CA/CPA qualification
Degree in Accounting/Commerce/Business or relevant qualifications
Professional Experience
8–12 years’ experience in finance/accounting, with exposure to property development or similar industries
Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision and take full ownership of responsibilities
Strong initiative and proactive mindset, able to identify issues and drive solutions
Reliable and dependable team player with strong interpersonal skills
High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Experience in feasibility analysis, project accounting, or development finance is highly regarded
Comfortable operating in a lean, evolving business environment
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