Financial Reporting Team Leader

Melbourne is Australia’s fastest growing city, and public transport is vital to keeping it moving. Since 2009, Metro has proudly operated and maintained a world-class train service and delivered major transport projects that shape the future of our city. Guided by our value of Safely Always, we are one team dedicated to ensuring everyone gets home safely while helping to connect and create a better Melbourne.

About the role

We are currently looking for a Financial Reporting Team Leader to provide financial support, enhanced decision making and maximise outcomes on business issues. Implement and improve the company’s financial policies, procedures and processes and ensure compliance with the Franchise commitments.

In this role you will lead a small team of 2 and assist the Financial Reporting Manager with commentary for internal reporting.

This is a full time role based out of 700 Collins.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Responsible for the general ledgers accounts and integrity in monthly results.
• Management of the month end process in accordance with the monthly timetable.
• Processing accruals/ journals and finalising month end and year end accounts.
• Financial management of external/agency works including reporting on monthly profitability and financial performance.
• Ensure audit queries are responded to in a timely manner, including compliance audits by Department of Transport.
• Assist in streamlining the interface between wider business and finance/business reporting and seeking continuous improvements in processes.

 About You

• Degree qualified in Business or Accounting
• CPA/CA qualified or working towards
• Experience and knowledge of key accounting concepts
• Experience in financial management, business administration and financial reporting systems coupled with solid MS Excel.
• Strong stakeholder management experience to work collaboratively and build strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• 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 growth, then please apply before the due date and be part of Melbourne’s growing rail network!

Applications close for this role 1st of December 2025, please note screening will commence prior to the ad closing.

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.

The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake Pre-Employment Health Assessment and background checks that might also include Criminal History and Credit Checks.

Metro’s commitment to an inclusive workforce

At Metro, we move Melbourne and we’re powered by our people. We’re committed to building a workforce that reflects our diverse communities and celebrates the unique perspectives each person brings. Inclusion, respect and opportunity shape how we work and we invite you to join us in creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.