Senior Group Finance Manager

Who We Are: At Hunt St, we help Australian companies hire top remote talent in the Philippines. For this role, you will be engaged directly by the client as an independent contractor. We are not an outsourcing agency. All roles are 100% remote, allowing you to work from home.

Who The Client Is: They are a property group consisting of two businesses: one providing property and construction advisory services (acquisitions, development, capital, and project management) and another focused on property development with co-investor partnerships. The group operates across various property sectors and development projects with a small, close-knit team.

Role Overview: The Senior Group Finance Manager will oversee strategic and operational finance functions across both property businesses. This hands-on Business Partner role reports to senior management and covers areas such as P&L and cash flow forecasting, business cases, capital investment forecasting, balance sheet forecasting, bookkeeping, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, investor and financier drawdowns, and bank reconciliations. The role emphasizes using technology and automation to build an efficient and scalable finance function with minimal manual data entry. The manager will collaborate closely with senior management, operations, project teams, investors, lenders, and external advisors to drive financial discipline, profitability, risk management, and investment performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Partnering & Leadership

• Act as the key finance lead across both businesses.
• Partner with the Managing Director and project teams on strategic and commercial decisions.
• Support funding, investor reporting, and lender requirements.
• Manage relationships with accountants, auditors, banks, and external advisors.
• Build a scalable and efficient finance function that supports business growth.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Flow

• Prepare annual budgets and regular financial forecasts.
• Monitor business and project performance against budget.
• Manage company and project cash flow forecasting.
• Chase Accounts Receivable to reduce Day Sales Outstanding.
• Monitor working capital and ensure sufficient funding for operations and projects.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to management.

Property Development & Project Finance

• Support property development projects from acquisition through to completion.
• Prepare and maintain project feasibility models and financial assessments.
• Monitor project costs, commitments, and profitability.
• Work closely with Development Managers and Project Managers to ensure projects achieve financial targets.
• Provide financial reporting on project performance and investment returns.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and lodge BAS, PAYG, payroll tax, and other statutory obligations.
• Support annual audits and tax compliance requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Australian accounting standards and financial policies.

Technology & Process Improvement

• Use technology and automation to improve bookkeeping and finance processes.
• Implement and maintain finance systems and reporting tools.
• Reduce manual processing through automation and digital workflows.
• Develop dashboards and reports to improve business visibility and decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance operations.

Bookkeeping & Financial Administration

• Implement AI and latest technologies to automate the bookkeeping function.
• Using AI and the latest technologies:
• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping activities across two business groups and related property development projects.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Manage bank reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Ensure transactions are accurately coded and allocated across projects and entities.
• Manage payroll processing, superannuation, and employee expense claims.

Systems & Software Utilised:

• Xero – general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, BAS, reporting, and cash flow management.
• Reach Reporting – Financial Forecasting & Reporting including Corporate Consolidations.
• UniPhi – project controls, forecasting, budgeting, workflow management, and reporting.
• Total Synergy – proactive management, invoicing, resource planning, timesheets, WIP, and project profitability.
• Microsoft Excel (advanced financial analysis and modeling).
• Microsoft 365 including SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook.
• Banking, expense management, and document management systems.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Forecasting the future – not just reporting on history.
• High accuracy of reporting and lodgments.
• Fully compliant.
• Accurate cash flow forecasting including investments.
• Low Day Sales Outstanding.
• Accounts Receivable issued on time with accuracy.
• Payroll processed accurately and on time.
• BAS, PAYG, Superannuation, and Payroll Tax lodged accurately by due dates.
• Month-end reporting completed within agreed timeframes.
• Financial records maintained accurately and audit-ready.
• Cash flow forecasts updated regularly.
• Effective use of systems, including AI/OCR Bookkeeping systems.
• Continuous improvement and automation of finance processes.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in finance roles in Australian companies.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline.
• CPA, CA, or equivalent professional qualification.
• Ideally, experience in property development and management, real estate, construction, and/or similar relevant industries.
• Experience managing debt facilities, bank drawdowns, investor drawdowns, and project cashflows.
• Strong understanding of Australian taxation, accounting standards, and corporate governance requirements.