At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a specialised finance function and shape complex scheme advisory.
- Company: Bright & Duggan Group, a leader in specialised finance.
- Benefits: Flexible working, professional development, wellness initiatives, and birthday leave.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and influence in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a growing specialist finance team.
- Qualifications: CA or CPA qualified with 5+ years in finance or property.
The predicted salary is between 126909 - 155111 $ per year.
Bright & Duggan Group | St Leonards, Sydney NSW | Full Time
Lead a Specialised Finance Function. Shape the Future of Complex Scheme Advisory.
We are seeking an experienced
Finance Manager to lead and grow our specialised finance capability supporting Building Management Committees (BMCs), Building Management Groups (BMGs), mixed-use developments, community associations and other complex property structures.
This is a unique opportunity for a technically strong finance professional who wants to combine advisory, leadership, stakeholder management and commercial outcomes within a growing and highly specialised business.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will lead both the operational delivery and strategic development of our Specialised Strata Finance & Advisory function.
You'll act as the subject matter expert for complex financial governance, funding structures, allocation methodologies and stakeholder advisory services.
You will partner with committees, developers, strata managers and senior stakeholders to deliver practical financial solutions while helping establish Bright & Duggan as a recognised leader in specialised scheme finance.
About the Role
- Strategic & Advisory Leadership
- Lead financial governance and advisory services across complex schemes and property structures.
- Influence key stakeholders on funding, levy structures, reserve adequacy and governance matters.
- Support tenders, proposals and business development activities.
- Design scalable frameworks, methodologies and service offerings.
- Identify business opportunities and emerging financial risks.
- Technical Finance & Governance
- Oversee specialised finance processes, reporting and financial controls.
- Review and approve journals, reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and year-end adjustments.
- Ensure compliance with AASB and IFRS accounting standards.
- Lead audit engagement activities and complex accounting assessments.
- Resolve significant allocation, revenue and governance issues.
- Leadership & Capability Building
- Mentor and develop finance team members.
- Build advisory capability and reduce key-person dependency.
- Drive process improvement, automation and technology adoption.
- Partner across finance, technology and operational teams to improve capability and efficiency.
About You
You are a commercially minded finance leader who enjoys solving complex problems and building stakeholder relationships.
- CA or CPA qualified (or nearing completion) with significant relevant experience.
- Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance or Commerce.
- Minimum 5 years' experience within finance, accounting, advisory or property-related environments.
- Experience managing complex financial processes and stakeholder relationships.
- Proven ability to communicate financial concepts to non-finance audiences.
- Experience leading projects, initiatives and process improvements.
Highly Desirable Backgrounds
- Big 4 Accounting Firms including
- Pw C, KPMG, Deloitte and EY
- Big 4 Audit or Consulting professionals with significant property sector exposure
- Property advisory, infrastructure, development or commercial real estate finance environments
- Commercial Finance Managers
- Senior Property Accountants with strong business partnering experience
- Finance Business Partners within property-related industries
- Professionals looking to transition from consulting into their first industry leadership role.
You will
- Establish robust governance and reporting frameworks.
- Build credibility as the trusted advisor on complex scheme finance matters.
- Develop and mentor a high-performing specialised finance team.
- Improve efficiency through process optimisation and automation.
- Drive commercial outcomes while maintaining exceptional client service.
Why Join us?
- Opportunity to help shape a growing specialist finance and advisory capability
- Exposure to complex and interesting property structures
- Genuine influence on the future direction of the function
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Ongoing learning and professional development
- Salary sacrifice novated lease options
- Employee Assistance Program
- First Aid and Mental Health First Aid Officers
- Wellness initiatives
- Employee referral program
- Recognition and reward events
- Birthday leave
- Annual company celebrations
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Finance Manager employer: Bright & Duggan Property Group
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Contact Details:
Bright & Duggan Property Group Recruitment Team
