Job no: 498079 Work type: Permanent Full Time Location: Sydney Categories: FinanceFinance Manager – Group PlanningOur StoryScentre Group is the owner and operator of 42 Westfield living centres in Australia and New Zealand.Our purpose is to create extraordinary places, connecting and enriching communities.We partner with the world's leading retail brands to create the places more people choose to come, more often, for longer.Our 42 physical destinations are the heart of our business because we are passionate in our belief that people want to come together in the real world.We are also ambitious to grow, by expanding and enhancing the total Westfield experience through technology, digital products, data and differentiated customer experiences.Your opportunityWe have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Manager – Group Planning where you will be responsible for the delivery of short- and long-term forecasting and the identification of risk and opportunities for the Group.You will get involved and be responsible for the delivery of insights to the executive leadership team and the Board, Financial analysis and insights for input into financial results and quarterly market updates, as well as various ad hoc analysis to assist senior leaders in decision making.Deliver short- and long-term Group Forecasting, including Treasury planning.Capital Management analysis and insights.Analysis to support external market messaging for financial results and quarterly updates.Lead operational statistics analysis, drive analysis and insights.Preparation of Board Papers that are insightful.Provide insightful analysis for the Group's performance against its peers in the industry.Retailer Financial Results analysis and insights.What sets you apart from the rest?Preferred – CPA or Chartered AccountantExcellent verbal and written communication skills with senior stakeholdersProactive and self-starterLateral ThinkerAnalytical approachStrong Problem-Solving skillsCurious MindsetAbout UsScentre Groups owns 42 Westfield destinations across Australia and New Zealand.We create extraordinary places and experiences that connect and enrich communities.We are focused on our customers and creating more reasons for them to visit and spend time in our Westfield destinations.We have the capabilities and expertise within our team to design, construct, operate, manage, and market our platform.Our workforce includes approximately 75 professions reflecting the diversity of our capabilities and talent.We are the place where talent thrives.We promise to respect, inspire, and develop you, doing work that matters.Our people are the key to our success, and we know that a diverse and engaged workforce contributes to strong business performance.Creating a workplace experience where everyone feels valued, supported, and motivated to realise their full potential, underpins our cultural vision that 'Everyone Belongs', as we grow and thrive together.We provide a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, career development and lifestyle.They include:Life Leave – additional 5 days paid leave to use however you like on top of your 4 weeks annual leave.Gender neutral parental leave – 18 weeks paid with no qualifying period.Free parking at your local Westfield destination.Diverse career paths across our vertically integrated business.We are proud of our strong people culture.We encourage our people to innovate, be curious and drive their career to great heights.Advertised: 12 Nov 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight TimeApplications close: 03 Dec 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time#J-18808-Ljbffr