Finance Manager

1 day ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia MARS Recruitment Full time $160,000 - $175,000 per year

Sydney CBD - 5 days in the office

$160k – 175k + Super (experience dependent)

12-month fixed term contract

Property / real estate experience essential

CA / CPA qualification required

Short notice periods preferred (can wait 4 weeks for a standout candidate)

MARS is partnering with a fast-growing, PE-backed property group entering an exciting phase of growth and corporate activity. With funding secured and strong backing from experienced investors, this business is well-positioned to capitalise on attractive market fundamentals and deliver significant value creation.

As Finance Manager, you will join a close-knit finance team and report directly to the Head of Finance, a supportive and engaging leader who values collaboration and commercial insight. This is an initial 12-month contract role offering the opportunity to play a critical part in M&A, due diligence and project work, while also supporting essential BAU finance functions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Head of Finance as the business navigates a period of accelerated growth and increased corporate activity.
  • Play a hands-on role in mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, integration and project-based initiatives.
  • Assist with key finance deliverables across cashflow, covenant reporting, consolidations and management reporting.
  • Provide commercial analysis and insights, articulating the drivers behind performance to senior stakeholders.
  • Partner with leadership, investors and advisors across multiple demanding work streams.

About You

  • CA/CPA qualified with proven senior finance experience in the Property or Real Estate sector (essential).
  • Ideally have exposure within a high-growth or PE-backed business.
  • Strong background in M&A, transaction support, due diligence and project work.
  • Ability to flex between strategic leadership conversations and getting into the detail.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-demand environments.
  • Confident using ERP systems and Business Intelligence tools.

Why Join?

  • Fast-growing, highly profitable business at an exciting stage of its journey.
  • Backed by a large global private equity fund and experienced industry investors.
  • Senior role in a small finance team, reporting directly to the Head of Finance with exposure to the CEO.
  • Opportunity to directly contribute to the most critical projects in the business.

This is a rare opportunity for a commercially astute finance professional with strong M&A and project experience to step into a pivotal role and make a meaningful impact.

To Note:

  • Substantial Property or Real Estate experience is essential.
  • Experience with M&A and project functions is required for this position.
  • Must have long term work rights to carry out a 12-month contract.
  • Shorter notice periods are highly preferred but will consider up to 4 weeks.

If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply to the role directly. Alternatively, you can send your CV over to

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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