Head of Finance - Property & Real Estate

Contract

14 month contract - Property & Real Estate

Immediate Start, Melbourne CBD

About Our Client Our client is a Melbourne CBD-based property and real estate group recognised as a leader in its sector. With a strong market presence and an entrepreneurial leadership team, the business has built an outstanding reputation for performance, innovation, and client service. Experiencing significant growth both organically and through strategic acquisitions, the organisation is entering an exciting new phase of expansion.

Job Description Responsibilities for the Head of Finance will include but not be limited to:

Lead the finance function and act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive team

Contribute to strategic planning, growth initiatives, and acquisition activity

Provide commercial insights to support decision‑making across development, asset management, and operations

Drive financial performance and profitability across the portfolio

Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range financial planning

Partner with property and retail shopping centre managers & deal with escalations

Monitor cash flow, working capital, and funding requirements

Lead feasibility analysis and financial modelling for new developments and acquisitions

Oversee capital management and funding structures

Drive continuous improvement in reporting, systems, and financial processes

Team development, management, leadership, recruitment

Continuous improvement projects

Other ad hoc responsibilities as required by the Group CFO

The Successful Applicant

CA/CPA qualification

Background in property, ideally real estate (shopping centres/retail property)

Experience in a similar role, managing a similar sized team of 4-7 direct reports

Excellent presentation and communication skills & a good attention to detail

Strong commercial acumen

What's on Offer

Competitive remuneration level

ASAP start

Opportunity for growth, development

High performing team and an excellent working culture/environment

Organisation experiencing ongoing growth & transformation

Contact Matthew Roberts

Quote job ref: JN-022026-6946037

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