Senior Finance Manager

Cushman & Wakefield

The Role

Overview

Lead financial operations, reporting, budgeting, and profitability for a govt client.

Key Responsibilities

  • anaplan forecasting
  • aasb16 compliance
  • sox compliance
  • financial reporting
  • process improvement
  • client engagement

Tasks

-Oversee contract profitability and support strategic planning -Drive process improvements and support operational excellence -Support the organisation in ensuring full compliance with AASB 16 Leases, including lease identification, recognition, measurement, reporting, and system maintenance. -Strategic, high-impact role driving long-term client engagement within a major government property portfolio in New South Wales -Deliver annual budgets and periodic forecasts using Anaplan -Ensure compliance with SOX and internal controls -Lead monthly financial reporting, including P&L reviews, variance analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations -Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Requirements

  • excel
  • powerbi
  • anaplan
  • erp
  • cpa/ca
  • leadership

What You Bring

-Advanced Excel and PowerBI skills; Anaplan and Blackline a plus -Excellent communication and analytical skills -Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills -Proven leadership experience managing finance teams -Experience with ERP systems (JDE, Anaplan etc.) -Qualified Accountant (CPA/CA preferred)

Benefits

-Competitive remuneration package with flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance and professional growth -Shared Services, FP&A, Controllership -Senior finance leadership opportunity with direct influence over contract performance, team development, and stakeholder relationships

The Company

About Cushman & Wakefield

-With operations across ~400 offices in 60+ countries, it bridges global scale with deep local market insight. -Typical projects range from agency leasing and capital-markets advisory to project development and integrated facilities management. -The firm specializes across sectors including data centers, industrial/logistics, life sciences, retail, government, and healthcare. -A standout fact: it advises marquee assets like ports, rail hubs, and sports venues.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Logistics

Public Sector

Rail

Healthcare

Hospitality

Office

Investor

Multifamily

Retail

Sustainability & Wellness

Technology