Support a growing property development business from a Sydney CBD base, driving financial control across active projects and multiple entities. The Perks Leadership Exposure: Direct reporting line to the Managing Director Commercial Influence: Real input into budgets, forecasts, and financial performance Diverse Scope: Corporate finance, project budgets, financial modelling and group-level reporting exposure Growing Pipeline: Ongoing stages of work supporting forward planning and stability Team Environment: Lead an established team with two accountants reporting into you The Business Established in Sydney, this privately-owned and fast-growing property group delivers mixed-use, residential, and commercial developments across multiple stages. Work is structured, with feasibility, budgeting, and financial oversight closely aligned to how projects move from planning through to delivery. With a track record of consistent outcomes, long-term investment thinking, and strong financial discipline, the business operates with a clear commercial focus. The pipeline continues to build across NSW, QLD, and select international interests, with growth that reflects real ambition and opportunity. The Gig You’ll be right at the centre of the finance function, supporting multiple entities as projects move funding through planning, funding, and delivery. Based in Sydney CBD, this is an office-based role reporting directly to the Director, with close alignment to the CEO and leadership team. You’ll oversee financial reporting, compliance, tax, and audit across multiple entities, while leading the team with two accountants reporting into you. You’ll be across budgeting, cashflow forecasting, and project-level financial control, ensuring performance is clearly understood across the business. This includes reviewing P&L outcomes, managing cashflow positions, and providing commercial insight to support decision making across development stages. Financial control, forecasting, and commercial insight sits at its core. Your ability to bring structure, clarity, and leadership will support ongoing growth and performance You’ll Be Trusted With: Managing group financial reporting across multiple entities and operating structures • Preparing and reviewing budgets, forecasts, and project-level financial performance • Monitoring cashflow across active works and addressing short-term funding requirements • Conducting P&L reviews and identifying trends, risks, and improvement opportunities • Overseeing tax compliance, audits, and financial governance requirements • Supporting project budget tracking and cost control across staged works • Leading and mentoring the internal accounting team across daily operations • Managing intercompany reconciliations and internal financial processes • Liaising with banks, consultants, and external advisors on financial matters • Preparing feasibility analysis and executive-level financial reporting What’s In Your Toolbox? Proven experience in finance roles within property development • Strong understanding of project budgets, cost control, and staged financial tracking • Ability to manage multi-entity structures and group-level financial reporting • Experience leading finance teams and managing day-to-day accounting functions • Strong commercial awareness with ability to influence operational decision making • Confident communication with senior leadership, banks, and external stakeholders You’re the kind of person who understands how financial performance ties directly to what’s happening on the ground. You take ownership, stay across the detail, and bring clarity to complex structures. Calm and considered, you work closely with others while leading from the front in your space. Ready to throw your hard hat in the ring? Submit Your Tender Dig the gig you're in! Apply today or get in touch with us for a confidential discussion! digthegig@thecivilpeople.com.au For all things Civil, follow us on LinkedIn to join our Infrastructure Community.
