Gm of Finance

5 months ago

Melbourne, Australia Robert Half Full time

GM of Finance for leading property management business based in the CBD - Temp to Perm opportunity

**The Company**

Our client is an expanding, family-owned, and innovative property investment and management group operating with a strategic focus on maximizing returns from a diverse and substantial portfolio of assets. They have a turnover of around $55M with $950M worth in assets. With a proven track record of success, the company has established itself as a respected player in the real estate industry. The management team, though compact, operates seamlessly with an integrated approach, ensuring that each member brings unique expertise to the table. Currently, the company is seeking a talented GM of Finance on a temp-to-perm basis, and available within short notice, to join a close-knit team in a family office environment.

**The Role**

Reporting to the CFO and with a dotted line to the Managing Director, your main responsibilities will include:
Managing a team of 5-6 talented Finance professionals
- Lead and manage Finance and Administration operations
- Ensure day-to-day operations align with the core purpose, including effective controls and processes.
- Oversight of the month-end and year-end process.
- Financial Reporting as well as efficient management accounting and decision support.
- Business Partnering closely with the Property and Operation divisions.
- Implement effective controls, policies, and procedures for administration, finance, accounting and IT.
- Assess and enhance existing controls, emphasizing efficiency and relevance to management decision support tools.
- Identify and eliminate unnecessary work that doesn't contribute to effective control or useful decision support.
- Proactively address and resolve matters, avoiding unresolved issues between teams.
- Hold colleagues accountable within Property and Operations teams or escalate issues to the CFO and/or COO for timely resolution.
- Act as the central management point, serving as the primary contact for the MD, CFO, and COO.
- Improve existing processes within the finance function.
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Financial Modelling in Excel
- Project accounting and reporting.
- Oversight of the Annual Audit and liaising with external auditors.
- Hold Finance accountable for accurate and timely payment of accounts and revenue collection, requiring clear responsibilities with Operations and Property teams.
- Provide oversight and guidance for the development and delivery of relevant monthly reporting packages, incorporating all pertinent KPIs.
- Collaborate with the CFO to manage the treasury function.
- Other ad-hoc tasks that may include Operations support.

**Your Profile**

In your capacity as a seasoned leader in senior Finance or Shared Service roles, your business acumen, coupled with a qualification in Accounting, Finance, or Economics, positions you for success. Business & commercial experience is important and a CA or CPA qualification is essential. Some exposure within the property industry is a nice to have.

Leadership and Problem Solving:
Demonstrate your leadership acumen by effectively driving results and motivating teams. Lead change initiatives, ensuring accountability, buy-in, and a flexible, responsive team. Proactively solve problems and make sound decisions within defined parameters.

Personal Attributes:
Your role demands intellectual engagement, practicality, and a commercial mindset. Navigate a clear path toward tangible improvements, emphasizing effective processes. Collaborate iteratively with the CFO and COO to find optimal solutions. Manage people with fairness, support, and directness. You also possess and ability to see beyond finance and understand the impact finance has on operations.

Assumed Competencies:
Possess strong verbal communication skills, a customer service ethos, adept relationship-building capabilities, and adaptability.

This role requires hands-on involvement, ensuring changes stick and are embedded, making a lasting impact.

Deeon Taylor-Dean on 9691 3631

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**Job Reference No: 06810-0012953870**:

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