Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Together, we can do great things We shape leading experiences across office, retail, logistics and student accommodation.We’re one of Australia’s largest property groups, managing $38.9 billion worth of assets across the country.Our sustainable returns from investments come from focusing on what matters most to customers — a great experience and doing good. Every day, our people are driving positive impact for people, place and planet. They’re inquisitive, pioneering industry firsts and pushing new ideas to deliver exceptional outcomes.This passion and expertise creates an employee experience that puts wellbeing, flexibility and opportunity first.Come join us. The role At GPT, The Senior FP&A Manager role sits at the very centre of how the business understands its financial performance and shapes the story told to the CFO, Board and market. Working hand-in-hand with the Head of FP&A, you will span the full breadth of the function, Group forecasting and budgeting, transaction and scenario analysis, and the performance insights that drive real decisions at the highest level.You will play a defining role in building the FP&A function of the future, leading the charge on AI and automation to continuously reimagine how the team works and the value it delivers. What you will be doing Lead the centralisation mandate; set the team's purpose, work with the CFO Leadership Team to prioritise what moves into Financial Enablement and Operations, and lead the transition securing buy-in, managing resistance, and bringing stakeholders on the journey. Define the sourcing strategy, deciding what to retain, centralise, outsource or automate, accountable for provider relationships, contracts, and performance. Direct the AI and automation strategy across production and govern a maintained, versioned AI library that becomes a genuine asset for finance. Establish and own the control environment; accountable for the Compliance Plan and GS007 assurance processes. Accountable for production output quality, the integrity of shared data and the financial system timetable. Hold the dotted line to the Head of Technology, driving ERP discussions and taking the lead on finance systems. Build and lead a high-performing Financial Enablement and Operations team, shaping its culture and capability as genuine pioneers of AI-enabled finance. What makes you stand out Ideally you will have deep finance leadership experience, a strong controls foundation and experience in driving operational transformation. Relevant degree (Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent) and CA/CPA qualification 10+ years across varied finance roles, including senior leadership positions. Experience establishing or leading shared services or centralised operations, including outsourced provider and contract management. A proven history of driving AI and automation adoption within a finance function Strong controls and assurance background, including Compliance Plans and GS007/ASAE 3402 Change leadership experience with the ability to secure buy-in and navigate resistance. Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership skills Systems experience across some or all of the following: SAP, Anaplan, Workiva, HFM/Oracle, Tableau AI and automation tools including Claude, Microsoft Copilot and Power Automate What makes us stand out We value our people Enjoy flexible working arrangements and generous leave options. Experience market-leading parental leave benefits including 22 weeks paid leave for either carer and childcare allowance once you return to work. Embrace diverse and challenging career opportunities, supported by our dedicated Learning & Development Team committed to your growth. Engage in comprehensive Wellbeing programs and benefit from market-leading policies and support tailored to diverse needs. Be recognised by peers through nomination awards and take part in our generous Employee Referral Program. We know the power of a great experience Ranked 4th in the 2025 Gender Equality Global Report released by Equileap. Placed 1st of real estate investment trusts in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2025 Yearbook. Earned a Gold ranking in Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) for LGBTQIA+ inclusion. Awarded our fifth consecutive Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) in 2023-2025. Accredited Family Inclusive Workplace™. Committed to our second Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). Everyone counts GPT offers an inclusive workplace culture and embraces people with diverse perspectives, skills and backgrounds. We welcome applications from First Nations candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people living with disability and people of diverse ages, cultures and backgrounds. Let’s get started If this role sounds like you, we want to hear from you. Go for it! Click on “Apply” to submit your application