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Senior Finance Business Partner

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Job Title

Senior Finance Business Partner

Job Description Summary

Lead a team of accountants and own the financial management of a major government contract at Cushman & Wakefield. You’ll run monthly reporting, budgets and forecasts, and be the trusted finance partner to the client.

Job Description

Location: Melbourne

Eligibility: Australian Citizenship mandatory

Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance

Key Responsibilities

Monthly Monitoring

  • Own the timely delivery of all monthly financial requirements to Government Agencies, Executives, and operational leaders.
  • Monitor performance against financial KPIs under the contract and ensure compliance with all reporting deadlines.
  • Lead regular meetings with your team and stakeholders to ensure financial and operational KPIs are met.
  • Review overall contract P&L, including accruals, prepayments, variance analysis, and commentary.
  • Ensure accurate balance sheet reconciliations and internal controls, including clearing aged items and outstanding queries.

Budgets & Planning

  • Lead the delivery of annual budgets and periodic forecasts for the client.
  • Define, review, and agree on key assumptions, processes, and outputs with internal teams and the client.
  • Support business streams to complete budgets on time and in line with client requirements.
  • Identify risks and opportunities impacting full‑year performance and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Drive analytical reviews, year‑on‑year analysis, and deep‑dive commentary to support decision‑making.

Relationship Management

  • Deliver high‑quality financial services to clients under the contract.
  • Provide financial support to operational and service delivery colleagues.
  • Execute operational plans set by leadership and ensure alignment with client expectations.

Client Engagement

  • Represent Cushman & Wakefield professionally and ensure all work meets the highest standards.
  • Adapt quickly to changing client needs and maintain strong rapport to minimise escalations.
  • Raise blockers early to avoid unnecessary issues with senior clients.
  • Identify and flag cross‑selling opportunities to leadership.
  • Understand how your role connects to the broader account and ensure seamless collaboration across workstreams.

Other Responsibilities

  • Perform additional duties as required by your manager.
  • Support major functions or events, including occasional extended hours during peak periods.
  • Develop and maintain operational standards, process maps, playbooks, and operating manuals.

About You

Leadership & Behavioural Capabilities

  • Proven ability to lead, manage, and develop a team of qualified accountants.
  • Strong commercial mindset with a focus on value creation and continuous improvement.
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to chair meetings and present complex financial concepts to non‑finance stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical reasoning and ability to “tell the story” behind the numbers.
  • Comfortable working in ambiguity and navigating change.
  • Exceptional relationship management, influencing, and negotiation skills.

Technical Skills

  • Qualified Accountant (CPA, CIMA, CFA, or CA).
  • Advanced Excel and PowerBI skills; experience with Anaplan and Blackline is advantageous.
  • Strong understanding of AASB16 Lease Accounting.
  • Experience with JDE, SAP, or other large ERP systems.

Why Join Cushman & Wakefield?

  • Be part of a global organisation committed to diversity, inclusion, and professional growth.
  • Opportunity to step into a senior leadership role with clear pathways for career progression.
  • Supportive environment that values work‑life balance, flexibility, and employee wellbeing.

As an equal opportunity employer, Cushman & Wakefield encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates to apply. Cushman & Wakefield promotes safety at all times.

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”

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