Head of Finance, Assets and Funds

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 $35 billion worth of assets across the country.

With a history of focusing on what matters most to customers, we are driving positive impact for people, place and planet. We are inquisitive, pioneering industry firsts and pushing new ideas to deliver exceptional outcomes.

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

Come join us.

The role

Are you a strategic finance leader with a passion for property and funds?

We are seeking an experienced Head of Finance, Assets and Funds to oversee our large and diverse, sector finance and funds team. This is an exciting opportunity to shape financial strategies, drive performance, and work in close collaboration with a broad range of business stakeholders including business unit executives, fund managers and investment managers.

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this key position is a significant people leadership role involving the development and management of a large sector finance and funds team, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.

This includes responsibility for the financial control of actual performance, budgets and forecasts, operational and capital expenditure, KPI measurement and tracking and the creation and delivery of development feasibilities.

What you will be doing

• Mentoring, coaching and leading a large, diverse team ensuring the appropriate team structure and resources to deliver on team strategy and goals.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to drive strategic and operational plans and objectives.
• Financial control over all aspects of the sector teams (currently retail, office, logistics and student accommodation), funds, mandates and partnerships.
• Overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to ensure alignment with organisational goals and regulatory requirements, including:
  • Annual budgets relating to revenue, expense, operational, development and leasing capital.
  • Production of monthly and quarterly forecasts, and monthly results for the assets and developments.
  • CEO, CFO and sector monthly, quarterly, half yearly and annual reports.
• Engaging with internal and external partners to drive business improvement, including risk reduction and efficiency improvements.

What makes you stand out

This exceptional role will suit a seasoned finance executive with a proven track record developing and leading large, high-performing teams, and driving operational efficiency.

It requires deep experience of property finance (asset and development), as well as expertise in funds and mandates, underpinned by a related CA or CPA qualification.

Highly commercial, you will be an excellent communicator with a strategic mindset who is able to consult with business stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives and optimise financial outcomes.

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 career opportunities, supported by our dedicated Learning & Development Team.
• 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

• Achieved number 2 real estate company in S&P Global Sustainability Assessment.
• Ranked 5th in the 2024 Gender Equality Global Report released by Equileap.
• Earned a silver 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 Darryl Mills from the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch.