Senior Finance leadership role with a government-backed Australian investment organisation. Lead capital strategy, portfolio economics, capital allocation, forecasting, financial modelling and risk analysis. Partner with Investment, Treasury and Strategy, advising senior executives, the Investment Committee and Board. Opportunity to shape a growing Capital Management function and drive AI, automation and advanced analytics.

Finance Director – Capital Management | Sydney CBD

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Director – Capital Management to join a growing, government-backed Australian investment organisation with a significant national mandate.

This is a unique opportunity to sit at the intersection of Finance, Investment, Treasury and Strategy, providing the financial insight that supports major capital allocation and portfolio decisions.

The role will act as a key adviser to senior executives, the Investment Committee and Board, with responsibility for portfolio economics, capital deployment, forecasting, financial risk and investment performance.

You will have genuine scope to build and evolve the Capital Management function during a significant period of organisational growth, while helping shape how capital is managed and deployed across Australia.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the Capital Management strategy.
• Provide strategic financial advice on capital allocation, investment performance and portfolio optimisation.
• Lead forecasting activities across portfolio returns, capital deployment, revenue and cash flows.
• Develop sophisticated financial models to support investment evaluation and strategic planning.
• Undertake scenario and stress testing across varying economic and market conditions.
• Assess portfolio economics, investment returns and financial risks.
• Lead strategies relating to FX exposure and interest rate risk.
• Partner closely with Investment leadership to assess opportunities, challenge assumptions and identify value creation opportunities.
• Provide strategic oversight of transactional and investment accounting activities.
• Oversee accounting treatment for complex debt, equity and hybrid investment structures.
• Deliver high-quality analysis and advice to the Executive Leadership Team, Investment Committee and Board.
• Drive the use of AI, automation and advanced analytics across Capital Management, forecasting, portfolio monitoring and reporting.
• Lead and develop the transactional accounting function through a senior direct report.

About You

We are looking for a commercially minded Finance leader with strong experience across one or more of the following areas:

• Capital Management
• Treasury
• Corporate Finance
• Investment Management
• Portfolio Management
• Infrastructure Finance
• Private Equity
• Development Finance
• Sovereign or government-backed investment environments

You will ideally have:

• Extensive experience analysing portfolio performance and investment returns.
• Advanced financial modelling, forecasting and scenario analysis capability.
• Strong understanding of IRR, NPV, ROI and portfolio performance measurement.
• Experience managing capital allocation and strategic financial planning.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly across complex investment transactions and structures.
• Understanding of FX and interest-rate risk management.
• Strong commercial judgement and the ability to challenge financial assumptions.
• Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to influence senior executives and communicate complex financial information clearly.
• Experience preparing Board papers and providing strategic advice to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

A degree in Finance, Commerce, Economics or Accounting is required.

CA, CPA, CFA, MBA and/or FRM qualifications will be highly regarded.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Influence Significant Capital Allocation

Play a central role in the financial management and deployment of a significant investment mandate, providing the analysis and insight behind major portfolio and investment decisions.

Executive & Board Exposure

Work closely with senior Investment and Finance leaders while providing independent financial challenge and strategic advice to the Executive Leadership Team, Investment Committee and Board.

Build & Shape a Function

Join during a major period of growth and have genuine influence over how Capital Management operates, including the opportunity to introduce new approaches, technology, automation and AI-enabled solutions.

Purpose & National Impact

Work for a government-backed organisation focused on strengthening Australia's economic resilience, sovereign capability and long-term industry development.

Culture

The organisation operates with a strong focus on:

Curiosity – challenging existing thinking, remaining open-minded and continuously improving.

Accountability – taking ownership, showing initiative and having the confidence to make decisions.

Respect – working collaboratively in an inclusive and supportive environment.

Enterprise Mindset – looking beyond individual functions, understanding the bigger picture and working together to deliver long-term economic outcomes.

Location & Working Arrangements

Sydney CBD.

The role is currently set up with one day per week working from home, with an expectation of greater office presence initially to support onboarding, relationship building and integration. There is scope for increased flexibility once established within the organisation.

This is a rare opportunity for a senior Finance professional to move beyond traditional Finance operations and play a central role in capital strategy, investment decision-making and the evolution of a growing Australian investment organisation.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Brad Rosser on 02 8289 3152 for a confidential discussion.