Finance Manager

Metro gets you where you need to go. Shaping our future to be a world-class, sustainable railway for Melbourne is made possible by our people who make a positive difference to every journey.

We strive to reflect the community we serve and support the needs of our people who are critical to our success. With Zero Harm at the foundation of everything we do, we want everyone to get home safely. 

We act as one team to move Melbourne. 

Why work at Metro? 

• Work for a multi-award-winning rail operator with rewarding career opportunities that provide you with the support and training to take your career to the next level!
• Be part of an inclusive, diverse, and supportive company made up of various backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
• Work-life balance options including flexible working arrangements and 14 weeks paid parental leave, and purchasing up to 4 weeks of additional leave per year
• All eligible Metro employees receive a free Myki Pass that allows free Public Transport in Victoria.
• Access to a wide range of corporate discounts including healthcare, fitness, finance, and more.

About the team

Corporate Services teams at Metro are responsible for providing essential support services that enable the business to function efficiently and effectively. From Safety and People, Marketing and Communication, to Finance and Legal, and IT. Our Corporate Services teams work collaboratively to ensure that the business operates smoothly and as one team.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join the Project Finance and Commercial team to support the Franchise Projects team. In this role you’ll be partnering with the team to provide financial and analytical support to enhance decision making to maximise outcomes for the business.

This is a full-time permanent role based out of the Collins Street office.

• You’ll lead the financial reporting management of various projects across the Franchise Portfolios and support the business with strategic decision making
• Financial management of month end process and preparation of financial reviews to ensure a high level of accuracy
• You’ll be the key contact for the central finance teams regarding budgets, forecasts and audit inquiries
• Development and maintenance of commercial and financial dashboards and have a strong understanding of systems for reporting purposes across the different programs of work
• Provide advice and support to the Project Services Manager Delivery and the Project Controls Lead – Franchise Projects in understanding, monitoring, analysing and reporting on financial and physical performance for revenue, expenditure & margin outcomes.

About you

• Tertiary qualification in Business, Accounting or equivalent  
• CPA/CA or equivalent status
• Significant experience in financial management, financial reporting systems, management information systems  
• Communicate with influence to a range of different stakeholders across a multi disciplinary business
• You’ll be highly proficient in reporting across Excel and PowerBI to ensure high level of accuracy within data base warehouses across various systems
• Ability to cope with competing demands and a significant volume of work 
• Ability to extract, analyse and present statistical data in a clear and concise manner 

Next steps

If this role resonates with your values, experience, and career aspirations, join us and get onboard to help move Melbourne!

Don’t meet every single requirement? As an inclusive and diverse workplace, we encourage all applicants to apply.

This role will close internally on Friday 13th December 2024. Please note screening will commence prior to the advertisement closing.

Please note that relevant screening will be conducted as part of the recruitment and selection process. Dependant on the role, these may include criminal history, credit, qualification, and reference checks as well as a pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screening.

Metro is committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process for candidates with specific access needs. Candidates who require adjustments are encouraged to declare this in their application, so that the contact person for the position can discuss your needs.

Metro’s commitment to a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive culture

Metro acknowledges the Victorian Traditional Owners of the land on which our rail network operates, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation.

At Metro, we know that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful one that reflects the communities we serve. We strive for a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully. A workplace that provides equitable access to opportunities, resources, and where individuals can bring their whole selves to work. In addition, being recognised and rewarded for their contribution to our collective success.

We are committed to fair, equitable and merit-based employment and recruitment practices, and we encourage all interested applicants to apply.