Finance Manager - Infrastructure Projects (Hybrid Melbourne)

Metro Trains Melbourne; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Trains Melbourne is seeking a Finance Manager to support the Level Crossing (LX) Portfolio with financial planning, reporting and analysis. The role will drive budgeting, forecasting, and month-end processes across the project portfolio, partnering with project leaders to deliver commercial insights.

The position is based in Melbourne with a hybrid model (4 days in the office). You will manage a team and collaborate with Corporate Finance to ensure timely, accurate financial information

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Business, Accounting or equivalent.
• CPA/CA or equivalent status.
• Extensive experience in a project environment within construction/energy or rail.
• Strong financial management and reporting systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end financial management, reporting, budgeting and forecasting activities across the portfolio.
• Prepare and consolidate accurate monthly financial results and business reporting, including MBRs and project performance insights.
• Partner with project and operational leaders to provide commercial advice, identify trends, and drive revenue and margin improvement opportunities.
• Deliver clear financial analysis and reporting on cost drivers, risks and business performance to support strategic decision-making.
• Act as the key liaison with Corporate Finance for budgets, forecasts, audits and month-end requirements.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team while building strong stakeholder relationships across the division and broader organisation.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Data analysis

Education

Tertiary qualification in Business/Accounting or equivalent

CPA/CA or equivalent status

Tools

Excel

PowerBI

Job description

Metro Trains Melbourne is seeking a Finance Manager to support the Level Crossing (LX) Portfolio with financial planning, reporting and analysis. The role will drive budgeting, forecasting, and month-end processes across the project portfolio, partnering with project leaders to deliver commercial insights.

The position is based in Melbourne with a hybrid model (4 days in the office). You will manage a team and collaborate with Corporate Finance to ensure timely, accurate financial information