Job Title PDS Finance Business Partner Job Description Summary Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a PDS Finance Business Partner to join our growing Project & Development Services (PDS) team in Sydney. This role has been created to support continued business growth and increased project activity across the PDS portfolio. You will work closely with Project Managers and senior stakeholders, acting as a key link between finance, the business and clients to ensure projects are financially well managed and delivered smoothly. Job Description The role Reporting to the Manager, Finance & Operations, you will provide hands-on finance support across a portfolio of projects and business units. Key responsibilities include: Acting as a finance business partner to Project Managers across PDS projects Supporting project financial set-up, forecasting, budgeting and monthly reporting Preparing client-facing financial reports and financial analysis Delivering accurate forecasts, budgets and variance analysis Supporting Monthly Business Reviews and project performance discussions Assisting Project Managers with cost control, subcontractor payments and project financial close-out Bridging communication between finance, the business and internal stakeholders Contributing to continuous improvement of PDS finance processes and reporting About you You are commercially minded, proactive and comfortable partnering with operational teams in a fast-paced environment. You will bring: 2 years’ experience in finance, accounting, FP&A or a similar role Experience partnering with project, operational or consulting teams Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or Commerce CA / CPA qualified or working towards Strong Excel skills and experience with forecasting and budgeting Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience from professional services, property, consulting, or Big 4 / mid-tier accounting firms is highly regarded Exposure to ERP systems (e.g. JDE) and reporting tools such as Power BI is advantageous Citizenship & clearance Australian citizenship is required due to client requirements Candidates must be eligible to obtain baseline security clearance Location & working arrangements Sydney - 1 O’Connell Street Hybrid working arrangement Role will be based in the Cushman & Wakefield office, supporting PDS teams Why Cushman & Wakefield Partner closely with Project Managers on diverse PDS projects Gain exposure to complex project finance and commercial decision-making Collaborative finance team with strong leadership support Opportunity to grow with a global property and consulting firm As an equal opportunity employer, Cushman & Wakefield encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates to apply. Cushman & Wakefield promotes safety at all times. INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”
