Alta, Air BMC, Verde, Rosebay - Sydney, St Leonards, Rosebery, Rosebay
Financial Managers & Controllers
Bright & Duggan Group is built on the principles of United, Trusted,Accountable, and Visionary. These values serve as the foundation for our team and guide our approach to work and interactions with clients and colleagues. We expect all employees to consistently promote and uphold these values.
As Bright & Duggan team members, our employees act as ambassadors for the whole group. Our diverse portfolio comprises of four main pillars: strata management, integrated resort management, building and facilities management and asset management. To foster growth and extend our service offerings and reach, we expect our employees to actively promote all brands and products associated with Bright & Duggan.
Job Description
We are seeking for a Group Finance Manager to join our corporate finance team in a key leadership role supporting the ongoing growth and performance of Bright & Duggan Group. Reporting to the Financial Controller, this position plays a critical part in the full corporate accounting cycle across a diverse, multi-entity environment, ensuring strong financial control, accurate reporting, and meaningful commercial insight. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional who enjoys balancing technical accounting, process improvement, stakeholder engagement, and team support. You will have the opportunity to influence how finance operates across the business, partner with senior leaders, and contribute to decisions that support sustainable growth, operational excellence, and continued improvement across the Group.
About the role:
Financial Reporting & Month-End
Lead the end-to-end month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate outputs
Prepare management accounts across multiple entities, supported by detailed schedules
Deliver insightful variance analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
Review work prepared by the team, ensuring high-quality outputs
Technical Accounting & Compliance
Oversee journals, reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and estimates
Ensure compliance with AASB/IFRS and statutory requirements
Support year-end reporting and external audit processes
Cash Flow & Financial Management
Deliver weekly cash reporting and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts
Identify potential risks and opportunities to optimise working capital
Support budgeting and forecasting cycles across the business
Systems, Process & Continuous Improvement
Take ownership of finance systems and ensure data integrity
Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements
Drive automation and smarter ways of working, including AI-enabled enhancements
Business Partnering & Stakeholder Engagement
Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders across operations and leadership
Provide financial insight to support strategic initiatives and business cases
Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights
Team Leadership & Capability
Review, coach, and support finance team members
Contribute to building capability within the team through knowledge sharing
Foster a culture of accountability, quality, and continuous improvement
About You:
- CA / CPA qualified or working towards
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a hands-on accounting role
- Strong technical accounting and reporting capability
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical and stakeholder engagement skills
Highly regarded experience in:
Real estate, strata, and facilities/building management (preferred)
Background within an accounting firm (essential)
Why join us?
Hybrid/Flexible Working options
Excellent working environment – we are known for our flexible and inclusive working environment.
On going education and learning both internally and externally
Employee Assistance Programs – we look after YOU.
Salary Sacrifice Novated lease options.
First Aid & Mental Health First Aid Officers on site to support YOU
Wellness Leave
Lucrative employee referral program
Recognition and reward events
Annual Flu shots
Birthday Leave
Desired Skills and Experience
Applying for this position starts with an online application. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an initial phone screen followed by a face-to-face interview.
The final stage of our process will involve a psychometric assessment, criminal background check, and reference checks.
We believe in nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace to build for a bigger and brighter future. As an equal opportunity employer, all candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, gender identity, or age.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia.
