ThompsonCook - the most respected accounting search firm in Australia.

Melbourne

Level 6, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000

0427 465 934

Sydney

Level 3, 50 Pitt Street, Sydney 2000

0429 927 270

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Job description

Investment Analyst | Property Development | $120,000 plus superannuation

Job title : Management Accounting & Budgeting Location : Melbourne

  • Respected and vibrant property developer entering into the next stage of growth
  • Entrepreneurial, progressive, high growth environment
  • Varied & highly commercial role | Strong modelling skills required

The Opportunity

The business is a successful property developer and investment manager with an excellent reputation in their space. They source and execute highly complex transactions, alongside private and institutional investors, focussed on Australian property. 

Due to steady growth, the business has the opportunity to hire a newly created Investment Analyst and play a key role in evaluating new investment opportunities, supporting acquisition processes and delivery high-quality financial modelling for property development and project delivery processes. 

It is an exciting time to join a growing, entrepreneurial business with strong development pipeline, established institutional partnerships and an integrated property investment, development and asset management model. The business has a lean but growing, high-performing and dynamic team who are highly commercial and work truly collaboratively together to support the next stage of growth.   

The Challenge

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Build, maintain, and optimise detailed feasibility models to assess project viability
  • Conduct scenario analysis, sensitivity testing, and cash flow forecasting to support decision‑making
  • Prepare financial models for development projects, acquisitions, and joint‑venture structures
  • Ensure modelling outputs are accurate, consistent, and aligned with internal investment criteria
  • Assist in preparing equity/debt drawdowns, board papers, and investment committee presentations
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to validate assumptions
  • Track project performance against feasibility assumptions and highlight variances

The Expertise

Please consider expressing interest in this position if you possess the following:

  • A first mover from Big 4 Deal Advisory, Strategy & Transactions and/or Financial Advisory at the Experienced Consultant or Senior Consultant level with demonstrated strong proficiency in financial modelling is strongly preferred
  • CFA/ CA/CFPA part-qualified or similar
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience in building financial/scenario models that may cover acquisitions, funding, existing project performance
  • Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and ability to interpret financial outputs
  • Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear insights

If this position will enhance your career and you would like further details on the client, the role, remuneration or a copy of the position description, please call Nancy Zhou for a confidential discussion on 0417 27 628.

Or alternatively please apply per the link.

About ThompsonCook
  
At ThompsonCook we develop strong relationships with top accounting and finance professionals across Australia. We specialise in recruiting for key finance function roles including:

  • Chief Financial Officers, Treasury, Tax & Audit Leaders
  • Finance Managers & Financial Controller
  • Financial & Management Accountants
  • Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll

We support our clients with both permanent and contracting recruitment solutions, ensuring they secure the best finance talent in the market.
  
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ThompsonCook - the most respected accounting search firm in Australia.

Melbourne

Level 6, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000

0427 465 934

Sydney

Level 3, 50 Pitt Street, Sydney 2000

0429 927 270