Head of Group 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 $35 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 are seeking a dynamic and strategic Head of Group Finance to join the senior leadership team of our CFO business unit. Reporting directly to the CFO, this pivotal role will be responsible for defining and executing financial strategies aligned with our broader business objectives. You will play a key role in shaping financial control frameworks, optimising business services, and partnering with senior executives to drive sustainable financial growth.

What you will be doing

• The development and implementation of a cohesive financial strategy aligned with GPT’s business goals.
• Collaborating with the CEO, CIO (Chief Investment Officer), sector executives, and fund managers to ensure financial plans support operational and strategic objectives.
• Leading the end-to-end budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and continuous forecasting alignment.
• Delivering high-quality financial analysis and strategic insights to inform business decisions, investment proposals, and major initiatives.
• Overseeing the preparation and review of half-year and full-year financial reports, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Engaging with internal and external auditors to support audit processes and reporting obligations.
• Providing strategic direction to business services, including procurement optimisation, contract renewals, and shared services performance.
• Implementing and maintaining strong governance frameworks to manage supplier risk and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to align operational spending with financial plans and forecast targets.
• Leading and mentoring leaders across FP&A, Group Financial Control, and Business Services.
• Setting team objectives, ensure appropriate structure and resources, and promote a high-performance, continuous improvement culture.

What makes you stand out

Ideally, you will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (or a related field) and bring significant experience leading finance functions in complex organisations.

With a strong track record in financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and regulatory reporting, you will deliver high-quality analysis that drives strategic decisions.

You combine commercial acumen with exceptional communication skills, translating complex financial data into clear insights. Known for your integrity and professionalism, you build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, including Executive leaders and auditors.

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 5th in the 2024 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 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 Thea from the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch.