Senior Manager Development Finance, Logistics

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 driven and strategic Senior Development Finance Manager to join our high-performing Logistics Development Finance team. This leadership role will be at the forefront of shaping and delivering the financial strategy for our logistics development portfolio, working in close partnership with key stakeholders across the Development, Corporate, and Asset teams.

In this role, you will lead a team of Development Analysts and Development Finance Managers, guiding them to provide analytical rigor, financial oversight, and strategic insight across all logistics development projects.

What you will be doing 

• Leading and developing a high-performing team of Development Analysts and Finance Managers to support logistics development strategy.
• Overseeing the preparation and review of development feasibilities, capex forecasts, cost-to-complete schedules, and investment papers.
• Building strong relationships with Development, Asset, and Corporate stakeholders to support strategic decision-making.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives across development finance systems and processes, including Anaplan.
• Providing financial insights and support for budgets, forecasts, asset plans, and investor reporting.
• Ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting and assisting with internal and external audit requirements.

What makes you stand out

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, or a related field, and bring proven experience leading high-performing finance teams. Strong commercial acumen, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to develop trusted relationships across various stakeholder groups are essential. You will be confident in managing complex development feasibilities, possess strong analytical and Excel modelling skills, and be adept at balancing multiple priorities within tight deadlines.

A background in development analysis, particularly within logistics or property, will be highly advantageous. In addition, you will bring a mindset of continuous improvement and the ability to drive strategic outcomes across finance operations. Proficiency in key financial systems is also important; experience with platforms such as SAP, Estate Master, Anaplan, HFM/Oracle, and Tableau will be highly regarded, as these tools are central to our planning, reporting, and analysis processes.

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.