Job Title
PDS Finance Business PartnerJob Description Summary
Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a PDS Finance Business Partner to join our growing Project & Development Services (PDS) team in Sydney. This role has been created to support continued business growth and increased project activity across the PDS portfolio.You will work closely with Project Managers and senior stakeholders, acting as a key link between finance, the business and clients to ensure projects are financially well managed and delivered smoothly.
Job Description
The role
Reporting to the Manager, Finance & Operations, you will provide hands-on finance support across a portfolio of projects and business units.
Key responsibilities include:
Acting as a finance business partner to Project Managers across PDS projects
Supporting project financial set-up, forecasting, budgeting and monthly reporting
Preparing client-facing financial reports and financial analysis
Delivering accurate forecasts, budgets and variance analysis
Supporting Monthly Business Reviews and project performance discussions
Assisting Project Managers with cost control, subcontractor payments and project financial close-out
Bridging communication between finance, the business and internal stakeholders
Contributing to continuous improvement of PDS finance processes and reporting
About you
You are commercially minded, proactive and comfortable partnering with operational teams in a fast-paced environment.
You will bring:
2+ years’ experience in finance, accounting, FP&A or a similar role
Experience partnering with project, operational or consulting teams
Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or Commerce
CA / CPA qualified or working towards
Strong Excel skills and experience with forecasting and budgeting
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience from professional services, property, consulting, or Big 4 / mid-tier accounting firms is highly regarded
Exposure to ERP systems (e.g. JDE) and reporting tools such as Power BI is advantageous
Citizenship & clearance
Australian citizenship is required due to client requirements
Candidates must be eligible to obtain baseline security clearance
Location & working arrangements
Sydney - 1 O’Connell Street
Hybrid working arrangement
Role will be based in the Cushman & Wakefield office, supporting PDS teams
Why Cushman & Wakefield
Partner closely with Project Managers on diverse PDS projects
Gain exposure to complex project finance and commercial decision-making
Collaborative finance team with strong leadership support
Opportunity to grow with a global property and consulting firm
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”


