About the Company
Our client is a privately owned investment and development group with a diverse portfolio spanning property, private investments, and related entities. With a strong track record in commercial and residential projects, the business also manages the financial affairs of several high-net-worth individuals.
They are known for their entrepreneurial mindset, hands-on approach, and down-to-earth culture that values collaboration, transparency, and commercial thinking.
About the Role
This standalone Finance Manager position oversees all financial management and reporting across the family office and its property investment entities. You'll work closely with directors and external advisors, providing financial insights and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
It's an ideal role for a self-sufficient finance professional who enjoys variety, autonomy, and the balance between family office and property work.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage end-to-end accounting, tax, and compliance across multiple companies, trusts, and property entities.
* Prepare monthly financial and investment reports, including cash flow forecasts and performance analysis.
* Maintain accurate records, trust documentation, and statements of position.
* Liaise with external accountants, tax advisors, and lenders on structuring, financing, and compliance matters.
* Support directors with financial modelling, feasibility analysis, and investment or property development decisions.
* Oversee invoices, payments, reconciliations, and inter-entity transactions using Xero.
Benefits
* Work closely with an entrepreneurial family group across property and private investments.
* Autonomy and flexibility in a senior, trusted role.
* Exposure to a wide range of commercial and investment activities.
* Supportive, down-to-earth working environment.
* Competitive salary package and city fringe location with 1 day working from home.
About You
You're a hands-on finance professional who enjoys variety and the autonomy to shape your own processes. With experience in property, private client accounting, or a family office environment, you bring both technical strength and commercial curiosity.
You'll bring:
* Strong understanding of tax, trusts, and property structuring.
* Experience in property development, investment management, or private client accounting.
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills across multiple entities.
* Clear communication and stakeholder management skills, confident engaging advisors, banks, and directors.
* A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and genuine interest in building value through finance.
We welcome both experienced Finance Managers and first movers looking to step into a broad, end-to-end in-house role.
How to Apply
If you're looking for a role that offers autonomy, variety, and exposure to both property and investment management, we'd love to hear from you.
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Jessica Egan
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Sharp & Carter