Finance Manager - Property Business Partner

Finance Manager - Property Business Partner

United Petroleum is an independent, Australian owned petrol and convenience company which offers customers premium quality fuels and competitive pricing Australia-wide. Established in 1993, the United retail network contains over 400 locations across every state in Australia and is one of Australia's largest privately owned groups.

The Finance Manager - Property Business Partner will work across a national portfolio in our office at Eight Mile Plains and will be a key business partner to the property team, managing all aspects of property financial and administration tasks. This role is accountable for financial compliance, reporting, and management of the property finance function.

About the Role

Operational financial management and administration of the property portfolio reporting to Head of Property and accountable to United Petroleum CFO & Group CFO.

1. Managing portfolio income to ensure rent, rent reviews, turnover rent, recoverable outgoings, and other miscellaneous billings have been accounted for and processed.
2. Oversee the Accounts Payable function to ensure accurate and timely payment of property related operating and statutory expenses for all owned properties and externally leased service stations.
3. Assist the Head of Property and Finance team to develop more efficient processes and effective controls over core financial transactions.
4. Assist General Manager, Finance with all statutory obligations, external banking obligations, annual insurance renewal, intercompany loans, tax compliance, and finalising annual trial balances.
5. Manage the ongoing maintenance and management of the property management system (Progenesis) including data integrity, IFRS compliance (with finance) and property financial and lease related reporting.
6. Perform outgoings reconciliations, estimate site budgets for sub-tenancies and issue documentation in accordance with the Retail Shop Lease Act for the relevant states.

About You

1. Experienced in property financial management and administration.
2. Highly analytical, with attention to detail, high level of accuracy and with systematic and methodical approach.
3. Intermediate-advanced MS Office skills with excellent oral and written communications skills.
4. Ability to work as part of a busy property team, in a dynamic environment, multi-task and prioritise workload.
5. Ability to meet strict deadlines, targets, and timelines.

If you believe you have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application with an updated copy of your resume and brief cover letter detailing your suitability.