Administration & Finance Manager

Administration & Finance Manager - Westfield Hornsby (12 month contract) Our Story Scentre Group is the owner and operator of 42 Westfield living centres in Australia and New Zealand; partnering with the world’s leading retail and luxury brands to create a unique shopping and leisure experience for our customers. A career with us fosters the chance to be a part of a company that is transforming the digital and physical retail space. Every day, our people play a vital role in our purpose to ‘create extraordinary places, connecting and enriching communities. Our role in the Customer, Community and Destination (CCD) team is to deliver the best experience for our customers and drive visitation into our Westfield destinations in line with one of our Big Goals - attracting more people, more often, for longer. Your opportunity We’re looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Administration (Finance) Manager to join our team at Westfield Hornsby. This role offers a unique opportunity to focus on finance while gaining exposure to all aspects of shopping centre management, making it a dynamic and rewarding position. About the Role From managing budgets and analysing Profit and Loss reports to supporting day-to-day operations, this is a varied and rewarding position. You’ll play a key role in maintaining financial efficiency, providing insights, and ensuring seamless operational support to enhance the customer and retailer experience. Key Responsibilities Lead the development of annual asset budgets and ensure financial outcomes are achieved. Analyse and manage Profit and Loss reports, including processing monthly accruals, journals, and prepayments. Identify and present financial risks and opportunities to the Asset Team with actionable recommendations. Conduct bi‑monthly budget forecasting to maintain financial accuracy. Oversee daily banking, reconciliations, accounts payable, and tenant invoices for expense recoveries. Support operational teams to address customer and retailer needs in a fast‑paced environment. What sets you apart Strong acumen in financial management, including budgeting, P&L oversight, and risk analysis. Ability to identify trends and provide solutions with precision and attention to detail. Confidence in engaging with both finance and non‑finance professionals. A background in accounting or financial services, ideally within retail property or similar industries. A proactive approach to challenges and a passion for excellence in customer service. Duty Management responsibilities This role includes Duty Management responsibilities, requiring occasional weekend shifts on a roster basis, balanced with a day off in lieu. About us Scentre Group 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 more people to visit our Westfield destinations more often and for longer. With approximately 75 professions within our business, our team has the expertise to design, construct, operate, manage and market our Westfield destinations and platforms. We want to be the place where talent thrives. To support you thriving with us, we promise to respect, inspire and develop you, and that you will do work that matters. Diversity, equity and inclusion underpins our culture, and our vision is that ‘Everyone Belongs’. We foster a workplace experience where everyone feels valued, supported and motivated to realise their full potential. We aspire to create a workforce reflective of the communities in which we operate and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or life stage. We offer a range of unique benefits designed to support your wellbeing, career development and lifestyle, including five days paid Life Leave on top of your four weeks annual leave (pro‑rated for part‑time), 18 weeks gender neutral paid parental leave for primary carers, with no qualifying period and super paid for the duration of the leave period, and free parking at your local Westfield destination. Discover more about working with us. Applications close: Friday 5th December unless filled prior. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Finance and Administrative #J-18808-Ljbffr