Finance & Commercial Business Partner

Melbourne is Australia’s fastest growing city – a city that is becoming increasingly reliant on public transport networks. Since 2009, Metro proudly continues to operate and maintain a world-class train service and network through to delivering significant transport projects that will shape how Melbourne moves. With Zero Harm at the foundation of everything we do, we want everyone to get home safely. We are one team, helping to connect and shape a better Melbourne.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance & Commercial Business Partner to support the Infrastructure division. In this role you will provide analysis and insights which will support Infrastructure through to the end of franchise. You’ll manage the cash flow position, management of escrow funds, financial model updates, and compliance with contract .

You’ll also provide support to the Senior Finance & Commercial Business Partners with month end activities, reporting, budget and forecasting (where required/when on leave).

This is a 2 year fixed term opportunity based out at our Infrastructure office.  

Key Responsibilities

• Support the achievement of Balanced Scorecard objectives
• You’ll support with day to day management and update of the end of franchise model including cash and schedule 3 outputs
• Day to day contract compliance till end of franchise
• Provide support with MR4 close outs as part of end of franchise obligations
• Support with end of year reconciliation for internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Business or Program Management
• Communicate with influence with a range of technical and non-technical stakeholders across a multi-disciplinary organisation
• You’ll have a strong analytical background and be able to perform complex analysis
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Experience in the preparation and collation of financial information
• You’ll be experience implementing financial and business changes
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

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!

Please note applications for this role will close on Thursday 6 November 2025. Please note screening for this role 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. 

Metro’s commitment to an inclusive workforce

At Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM), we recognise that embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive workplace are vital to our mission and success and will lead us to being a world class rail network. In today’s interconnected and multicultural world, our ability to understand, appreciate, and leverage the unique perspectives of our employees, passengers, partners, and the community is essential for driving innovation and achieving sustainable growth.

We offer and encourage flexible work and purchased leave arrangements for all employees to support wellbeing, family or carer commitments and other personal circumstances. We are committed to removing barriers and welcoming applications from people of all ages, abilities, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and the LGBTIQA+ community. We are happy to make adjustments to our recruitment process to support your full participation.