A growing and well-established property and development group is seeking a Finance Analyst to join its Melbourne-based finance team.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with an experienced leadership team and gain exposure to group cash flow management, project finance and financial analysis across a multi-entity environment.

The position would particularly suit a first mover from a Chartered Accounting firm looking to step into a commercially focused role within a dynamic property and development business.

The Role

Working closely with senior finance leaders and the broader finance team, you will play a key role in maintaining and analysing group cash flow forecasts and supporting financial decision-making across the business.
Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining and updating short-term and long-term cash flow forecasts
• Monitoring group bank balances and coordinating fund transfers across entities
• Analysing forecast vs actual cash flow movements
• Preparing cash flow reporting and variance analysis for senior leadership
• Supporting preparation of cash flow forecasts for financiers
• Collaborating with Project Accountants on project lifecycle cash flow modelling
• Working closely with stakeholders across the finance team and broader business to ensure forecasts remain accurate and up to date
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and streamline reporting
• Supporting the broader finance team with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting

About You

• 3–4+ years’ experience in accounting, audit or financial analysis
• Experience in a Chartered Accounting firm (Big 4 or Mid-Tier) is highly regarded
• CA or CPA qualified or studying
• Strong Excel and financial modelling capability
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with a variety of stakeholders
• High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities

Why Consider This Role?

• Ideal first move from Chartered Accounting into industry
• Exposure to project finance and group cash flow management
• Work closely with an experienced CFO and finance leadership team
• Opportunity to build strong commercial finance and analytical skills