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Head of Finance, OfficeGPT GROUP • Sydney, NSW, AU
Head of Finance, Office

Head of Finance, Office

GPT GROUP • Sydney, NSW, AU
5 days ago
Job description

Together, we can do great things

We shape leading experiences across office, retail, logistics and student accommodation.

We’re one of Australia’s largest property groups, managing $39.8 billion worth of assets across the country.

Our sustainable returns from investments come from focusing on what matters most to customers — a great experience and doing good. Every day, our people are driving positive impact for people, place and planet. They’re inquisitive, pioneering industry firsts and pushing new ideas to deliver exceptional outcomes.

This passion and expertise creates an employee experience that puts wellbeing, flexibility and opportunity first.

Come join us.

The role

We have a fantastic Senior Leadership opportunity for an experienced and driven Head of Finance, Office to join The GPT Group.

In this high-impact role, you will be responsible for developing and executing the strategic direction of the Office Finance team, leading and inspiring a diverse and talented group of finance professionals who hold overall financial responsibility for the Office segment of our business.

Your remit will be broad and meaningful, encompassing financial control of actual performance, budgets and forecasts, operational and capital expenditure, KPI measurement and tracking, as well as the creation and delivery of development feasibilities that support our exciting development pipeline.

This is a strategic position that places you at the heart of the business, working in close partnership with the Office Executive team, the Finance leadership team, asset owners and external stakeholders. You will provide sophisticated financial analysis and strategic insight that drives the maximisation of current and future returns across the portfolio.

To excel in this role, you will be a confident and credible strategic advisor who understands the importance of empowering key stakeholders with the right information at the right time. Your ability to influence, engage and deliver will be fundamental in supporting effective decision making and driving superior outcomes for the portfolio.

What you will be doing

Key Responsibilities:

  • Partner with the Head of Office to drive finance strategy, including growth, transaction and optimisation initiatives, while developing and implementing operational plans to support delivery
  • Lead, mentor and coach the Office Finance team, ensuring the right structure and resources are in place to execute on strategy
  • Maintain financial control across all aspects of Office segment performance, providing expert guidance on technical accounting matters
  • Oversee the production and quality of external financial reporting (half and full year), segment reporting (monthly through to annual), and all forecasting cycles including reforecasts, long-term forecasts and the annual budget
  • Manage the planning timetable and co-ordinate deliverables with key stakeholders, ensuring development feasibilities are accurate and aligned to agreed milestones
  • Monitor Office performance against Management Agreements and profitability targets, leveraging data-driven insights to identify value-add opportunities
  • Oversee governance, audit and risk management, ensuring all finance policies and procedures are consistently adhered to

What makes you stand out

You are an accomplished finance professional who combines strong technical expertise with the commercial acumen and leadership presence needed to drive meaningful outcomes in a complex, high-performing environment. You bring a collaborative and strategic mindset, and you understand the value of building strong relationships with stakeholders at every level of the business.

You will bring the following qualifications and experience:

  • A Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent degree, supported by CA or CPA professional membership
  • Demonstrated experience in property finance, with a solid understanding of the sector
  • Proven leadership capability within a high-performing and complex business environment
  • Exceptional relationship building, communication, presentation and analytical skills
  • Strong team management skills with the ability to motivate and develop others
  • Sound business and commercial acumen with a strategic, forward-thinking approach
  • High attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to balance the big picture and the finer details
  • The ability to manage multiple priorities, plan effectively and meet deadlines across teams and disciplines
  • Advanced Excel modelling skills

It would be advantageous if you also have:

  • Experience with SAP and/or Anaplan
  • Familiarity with property related software programs

What makes us stand out

We value our people

  • Enjoy flexible working arrangements and generous leave options.
  • Experience market-leading parental leave benefits including 22 weeks paid leave for either carer and childcare allowance once you return to work.
  • Embrace diverse and challenging career opportunities, supported by our dedicated Learning & Development Team committed to your growth.
  • Engage in comprehensive Wellbeing programs and benefit from market-leading policies and support tailored to diverse needs.
  • Be recognised by peers through nomination awards and take part in our generous Employee Referral Program.

We know the power of a great experience

  • Ranked 4th in the 2025 Gender Equality Global Report released by Equileap.
  • Placed 1st of real estate investment trusts in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2025 Yearbook.
  • Earned a Gold ranking in Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) for LGBTQIA+ inclusion.
  • Awarded our fifth consecutive Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) in 2023-2025.
  • Accredited Family Inclusive Workplace™.
  • Committed to our second Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

Everyone counts

GPT offers an inclusive workplace culture and embraces people with diverse perspectives, skills and backgrounds. We welcome applications from First Nations candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people living with disability and people of diverse ages, cultures and backgrounds.

Let’s get started

If this role sounds like you, we want to hear from you. Go for it!

Click on “Apply” to submit your application and Olivia from the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch.

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