Head of Enablement and Operations, Finance

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 ~ $40 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

Are you a leader who thrives on building, innovating and driving real change? If so, this newly created opportunity at GPT could be exactly what you have been looking for. Reporting to the Head of Finance Assets and Funds, this is a rare and exciting opportunity to step into a newly created leadership role and leave a lasting mark on how finance operates at GPT.

As Head of Enablement and Operations, Finance, you will be the architect and driving force behind GPT's brand new Enablement and Operations function, a centralised engine room designed to place AI and automation at the very core of how processes are delivered across at GPT.

This is your opportunity to build something from the ground up. With a broad and empowering mandate, you will shape the team, drive an automation strategy and set the benchmark for AI-driven finance across the organisation.

Few roles offer this level of influence, autonomy and the chance to truly pioneer change. This is one of them.

What you will be doing

• Partnering with the CFO Leadership Team to prioritise which processes transition into Financial Enablement and Operations for transformation and operation.
• Driving change across the organisation, securing stakeholder buy-in as the new operating model takes shape.
• Leading a high performing team, fostering a culture of innovation and AI-enabled ways of working across everything you do.
• Supporting to lead AI and automation across the business and the governance a versioned AI library that becomes a lasting and valuable asset.
• Continuously enhancing governance and controls and co-ordinating assurance processes.
• Enhancing the quality and integrity of outputs and shared data, whether delivered through the centralised team or through delivery partners.
• Partner closely with the Head of Technology to take a leading role on future systems strategy.
• Set and uphold documentation standards for the team.

What makes you stand out

You are an experienced and forward-thinking leader who brings a rare blend of technical expertise, operational discipline and a genuine enthusiasm for innovation and automation.

You have built and led high performing teams, navigated complex change and have a proven track record of driving AI and automation adoption within finance. You are equally comfortable engaging at the executive level as you are rolling up your sleeves to shape a new function from the ground up.

• A relevant degree (Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent)
• 10+ years of experience across senior leadership positions
• Demonstrated experience establishing or leading centralised operations, finance transformations or complex change initiatives
• A strong track record of driving AI and automation adoption within a finance function
• Solid controls and assurance background, including Compliance Plans and GS007/ASAE 3402
• Proven change leadership capability with the ability to secure buy-in and manage resistance effectively
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and team leadership skills

Systems experience across one or more of the following is desirable:

• SAP and/or Anaplan
• Workiva and/or HFM/Oracle
• Tableau
• AI and automation tools such as Claude, Microsoft Copilot or Power Automate

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 2024 Gender Equality Global Report released by Equileap.
• Achieved number 2 real estate company in S&P Global Sustainability Assessment.
• 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.