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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