About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Finance Manager – Industrial to join our Property Management team, supporting one of our prestigious clients’ national industrial portfolios. This is a high-impact role requiring strong technical expertise, independence, and the ability to manage complex financial reporting requirements for institutional property owners.
Responsibilities
- Direct the delivery of management and financial reports.
- Coordinate quarterly asset planning.
- Oversee budgets and forecasts.
- Ensure compliance with tax and audit obligations.
- Prepare and deliver accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to property owners, including month-end close procedures, general ledger reviews, and GST reconciliations.
- Lead the preparation of annual property budgets and coordinate internal and owner budget review meetings to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
- Coordinate the quarterly Asset Planning process, including pre-forecast meetings, financial modeling in MRI SP, and timely submission of comprehensive Asset Plan packs.
- Manage outgoings estimates, annual wash-ups, and tenant reconciliations in full compliance with lease agreements and the Retail Shop Leases Act.
- Monitor actual expenditure against budget, analyze variances, and ensure properties operate within owner-approved budget constraints.
- Act as the primary finance contact for property owners, internal teams, and external auditors, responding to queries promptly and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
- Review and maintain the MRI accounting system to ensure data integrity, develop robust accounting controls, and oversee accounts payable processing.
- Provide financial guidance and support to the property management team, assist with valuation briefs, tax schedules, IFRS rent smoothing, and deliver on ad hoc reporting requirements.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of proven experience in financial reporting within commercial property management, real estate, or a related industry.
- High degree of independence and accountability with a strong understanding of contractual obligations and compliance requirements.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing demands, manage multiple deadlines, and consistently deliver high-quality results under pressure.
- Positive, client-focused approach with strong commercial acumen and the ability to balance tenant and owner expectations effectively.
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (MBA or advanced certification such as CFA or CPA is highly desirable).
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling.
- Strong working knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with MRI/MRI SP accounting systems is highly beneficial and will be favorably regard.
Location
- Parramatta, NSW
Work Type
- Hybrid
- On-site
Experience Level
- Senior
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
Benefits
- Great employee discounts off fitness, wellbeing & other renowned bands
- Private Health Insurance Discounts
- Employee assistant program
- Novated Lease for EV cars
- Paid time off for volunteer work
- Career Opportunities with Australia's #1 Commercial Real Estate firm
- Premium offices
- Hybrid / flexible work arrangements
About the Company
- At JLL, we see a Brighter Way forward for our clients, our people, our planet, and our communities.
- With over 200 years of real estate experience, we are, and always have been, in continual pursuit of brighter ways of working.
- We bring to life see a Brighter Way in all that we do by seeking better, smarter, more innovative ways of working.
- We approach our work in a warmer, more optimistic, and inclusive way.
- JLL is a global leader in helping clients envision where people will live, work, play, shop, and eat.
Equal Opportunity
- Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
- If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at HRSCLeaves@jll.com.
- This email is only to request an accommodation.
- Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.
