City FM Australia provides world-leading Facilities Management, Engineering and Energy solutions that ensure safe, successful and sustainable outcomes for our partners.
We're a growing business built on strong partnerships, innovation and operational excellence. Our people are empowered to collaborate, solve problems and deliver meaningful outcomes that support some of Australia's most recognised retail brands.
The Opportunity
Are you an experienced Finance Manager looking for an prospect to combine strategic leadership with commercial influence?
We are seeking a commercially focused Finance Manager to join our Finance team on a full time permanent basis. Reporting to the General Manager, you will lead a team of professionals while providing critical financial insight, business partnering and commercial support across the organisation.
This role is responsible for leading budgeting and forecasting processes, delivering meaningful financial reporting, driving continuous improvement initiatives and partnering with operational leaders to support informed decision-making.
You'll play a key role in identifying commercial opportunities, mitigating risks and ensuring the business achieves optimal outcomes for both City and our partners.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Forecasting

Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process across the business
Develop accurate driver-based budgets and forecasts in partnership with stakeholders
Identify financial risks and opportunities and implement mitigation strategies
Drive accountability and ownership of financial performance across business units
Continuously improve budgeting processes, systems and reporting tools

Financial Reporting & Commercial Analysis

Deliver timely, accurate and meaningful financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders
Provide commercial insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making




Develop business cases and financial models to support new initiatives
Monitor business performance and identify opportunities for improved profitability and efficiency
Provide commercial challenge and support throughout project and operational initiatives

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Lead, mentor and develop a team of finance professionals
Build strong relationships with operational leaders, senior management and key stakeholders
Partner with business units to deliver commercially sound outcomes
Influence decision-making through effective communication and strategic financial advice
Foster a collaborative, customer-focused and high-performing team environment

Governance, Risk & Continuous Improvement

Ensure adherence to financial controls, compliance standards and corporate governance requirements
Identify commercial and operational risks and support mitigation activities
Drive continuous improvement across finance processes and reporting frameworks
Support internal and external audit requirements
Maintain strong financial governance and compliance practices

Experience & Expertise
Essential

Degree qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
Professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)
Proven experience in financial management, management accounting and commercial analysis
Previous people leadership and team management experience
Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting expertise
Excellent stakeholder engagement and business partnering skills




Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

Experience working within a large or complex operational environment
Exposure to facilities management, services-based industries or multi-site businesses
Experience driving process improvement and reporting transformation initiatives
Demonstrated experience supporting senior leadership with strategic financial decision-making

To be successful in this role, you will be:

A strategic and commercially minded finance leader
Highly analytical with strong attention to detail
A trusted business partner who can influence stakeholders at all levels
An engaging people leader who develops and supports high-performing teams
Proactive, solutions-focused and driven by continuous improvement
Able to balance strategic priorities with operational delivery
Confident managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

What's on Offer?

Permanent full-time opportunity
Hybrid working model
Free secure onsite parking
Access to employee rewards and retailer discounts
Ongoing learning and development opportunities

If you would like to be part of a growing Australian Facilities Management business, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply by submitting your updated resume and cover letter. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

City is an Equal Opportunity Employer who supports and encourages the diverse needs of each individual Team Member.
City does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from Recruitment Agencies. Please do not submit any resumes or associated profiles to the City careers portal or to any City team members. City will not pay any placement fees relating to unsolicited resume referrals.

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