Senior Finance Manager

Wabtec Corporation; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rewards & Recognition Program

Discounted health insurance

Novated Leasing

Birthday leave

Lifestyle discounts 1000+ retailers

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation in Sydney, NSW, seeks a Senior Finance Manager to partner with the VP and leadership team. You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, strategy, bids and tenders, and project performance across the Signalling & Systems segment.

You will lead financial planning, analysis, and commercial evaluation of projects and growth opportunities, ensuring viability, budget adherence and targeted returns. This role requires strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is mandatory.
• Professional qualifications such as CPA/CA/CFA/MBA preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive finance experience including project finance and FP&A.
• Experience with US GAAP.
• Experience managing large-scale capital projects or transformation programs.
• Proven ability to partner with senior executives and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models for projects and portfolios.
• Evaluate feasibility, profitability and cash flow of projects.
• Prepare scenario analyses, sensitivity testing and risk assessments for decisions.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-range financial planning.
• Monitor project performance ensuring alignment with budgets and objectives.
• Provide end-to-end tender support through to execution and post-implementation review.
• Present financial recommendations to senior leadership and executive committees.
• Mentor and develop project finance analysts and partners.

Skills

Financial modeling

FP&A

Budgeting

Forecasting

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field

CPA, CA, CMA, CFA, MBA or equivalent

Job description

• Permanent full-time position with generous bonus plan
• Rewards & Recognition Program
• Discounted health insurance with Medibank
• Novated Leasing & paid birthday leave
• Lifestyle discounts 1000+ retailers incl Woolworths, Coles, JB Hi Fi, Myer etc
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

We are offering you

• Permanent full-time position with generous bonus plan
• Rewards & Recognition Program
• Discounted health insurance with Medibank
• Novated Leasing & paid birthday leave
• Lifestyle discounts 1000+ retailers incl Woolworths, Coles, JB Hi Fi, Myer etc
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Job Description

The Senior Finance Manager is a strategic finance business partner to the Vice President and senior leadership team of Wabtec's Signalling & Systems business segment, providing financial leadership across budgeting, forecasting, strategy, bids and tenders, and project performance.

Working closely with project teams, operational and commercial leaders, and executive stakeholders, this role leads the financial planning, analysis, and commercial evaluation of projects and growth opportunities, ensuring initiatives are financially viable, delivered within budget and achieve targeted returns.

How will you make a difference?

As a people manager, this position requires a hands-on proactive approach also providing end-to-end tender support through to execution, reporting, risk management, and post-implementation review, while supporting strategic decision making and driving business performance.

Where is the position located?

Rydalmere, NSW

What will your typical day look like?

• Develop and maintain financial models for projects.
• Evaluate project feasibility, profitability and cash flow requirements.
• Prepare scenario analyses, sensitivity testing, and risk assessments to support decision-making.
• Lead project budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes.
• Oversee project financial performance, ensuring alignment with approved budgets and business objectives.
• Monitor project expenditures, commitments, accruals, and cost forecasts.
• Establish financial controls to ensure effective project governance and compliance.
• Partner with project managers to identify and resolve financial risks and performance issues.
• Lead the preparation of business cases, investment proposals, and capital expenditure requests.
• Present financial recommendations to senior leadership and executive committees.
• Validate assumptions, financial benefits, and project value realization targets.
• Act as the key finance partner to project sponsors, operational leaders, and executive stakeholders locally as well as globally.
• Collaborate with procurement, legal, tax, treasury, accounting, and commercial teams.
• Provide clear communication of financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Identify and assess financial, commercial, and operational risks within project portfolios.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, accounting standards, and financial regulations.
• Support internal and external audit requirements relating to project activities.
• Implement and maintain robust project financial governance frameworks.
• Deliver monthly project financial reports, dashboards, and executive presentations.
• Analyse variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct post-project reviews to evaluate financial outcomes against approved business cases.
• Mentor and develop project finance analysts and finance business partners.
• Drive continuous improvement in project financial management processes and systems.
• Support strategic initiatives and enterprise transformation programs.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field is mandatory.
• CPA, CA, CMA, CFA, MBA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.

Experience

• 15+ years of progressive finance experience, including significant project finance, capital investment analysis, FP&A, or commercial finance experience.
• US GAAP experience
• Experience managing large-scale capital projects, strategic initiatives, or transformation programs.
• Demonstrated experience developing complex financial models and business cases.
• Experience partnering with senior executives and cross-functional leadership teams.

Additional Information

Successful candidates will be required to complete background and criminal history check.

We thank all applicants for their interest; each application will receive a response.

We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it's not just about a job - it's about the impact you make. When our people come together, we're Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you're ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it's freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We're lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We're building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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