Richard Lloyd Recruitment - Sydney CBD NSW
Hands-on Head of Finance role with broad operational and commercial exposure
Privately owned property developer with a strong pipeline of projects
Company Background
Our client is an established, privately owned property developer and investor with an impressive track record of delivering successful projects across Australia.
Based in Sydney's CBD, the business has built a strong reputation within the property sector and offers a collaborative, professional environment where finance plays a genuine role in shaping outcomes. Reporting directly to the CEO, you'll become a trusted adviser and member of the leadership team, working alongside a group of experienced professionals.
This is a business with a professional culture that values collaboration and works from their centrally located CBD-based office five days a week.
The Role
As Head of Finance, you will lead all aspects of the finance function while managing a small accounting team of 3 staff. This is a broad, hands-on and commercial position that combines leadership with operational finance responsibility.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading the finance function, including financial reporting, compliance, audit, tax and treasury
Providing commercial advice and partnering with the CEO to support decision-making
Preparing annual budgets, forecasting cash flow and overseeing project budgets across multiple developments
Delivering financial analysis, feasibility modelling and performance reporting to support investment decisions
Managing group reporting, statutory compliance and taxation obligations
Building strong relationships with banks, external advisers and other key stakeholders
Monitoring project performance, cost control and business profitability
Driving continuous improvement across finance systems, reporting and business processes
Leading, mentoring and developing a small finance team
Your Background
To be considered for this Head of Finance role, you will ideally meet the following criteria:
A hands-on approach with the willingness and familiarity of 'rolling up your sleeves', combined with the ability to operate effectively in a growing organisation
Professionally qualified (e.g. CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent)
Proven experience leading a small finance team
Property development industry experience is a pre-requisite with familiarity of the aforementioned tasks
Strong technical accounting, financial reporting and taxation knowledge
Experience with project budgeting, cash flow forecasting and financial feasibility analysis
A commercial mindset with the ability to influence decision-making
Confidence to build relationships across the business and with external partners
Those working in other aligned, similar lead finance roles are encouraged to apply (i.e. CFO, Finance Director or an experienced Financial Controller ready to step up)
Willingness to work in the office 5 days a week in the CBD
Head of Finance employer: Richard Lloyd Recruitment
Join a dynamic and supportive team in the heart of Sydney's Western Suburbs, where your expertise as a Senior Bookkeeper will be valued and rewarded. Our company fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth, offering ongoing training and development opportunities to help you excel in your career. With a focus on work-life balance and a commitment to innovation, we provide a unique environment for you to thrive while managing the full transactional cycle in a fast-paced SME setting.
