Strategic Finance Partner, Project Portfolio

Yarra Trams; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free travel pass for Victoria's Public

Job summary

Yarra Trams is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to provide strategic financial support across a portfolio of complex projects and programs. You will partner with Program Managers and operational leaders to deliver high-quality financial analysis, forecasting, and commercial insights that support informed decision-making and drive business performance.

In this influential role, you will act as a trusted advisor to the business, helping project teams understand financial

Qualifications

• Qualified finance professional with strong commercial acumen and ability to influence operational decision-making in project environments.
• Experience in project financial management within engineering, maintenance, infrastructure, manufacturing, or asset-intensive settings.
• Strong technical financial modelling capability for forecast costs, revenue, and project outcomes.
• Knowledge of IFRS 15 and revenue recognition requirements.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Procurement, Engineering, Maintenance, Production and Planning to deliver proactive financial support across project portfolios.
• Develop monthly financial reporting, dashboards, variance analysis, and performance insights at project, program, and BU level.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning through robust analysis and recommendations.
• Develop and maintain FCAC models for complex, multi-year programs to improve cost visibility and forecasting.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder influence

Analytical thinking

Financial modelling

Project accounting

IFRS 15 knowledge

WIP management

Cost control

Contract/claims reporting

BOM costing

Education

CA/CPA accreditation

Job description

Yarra Trams is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to provide strategic financial support across a portfolio of complex projects and programs. You will partner with Program Managers and operational leaders to deliver high-quality financial analysis, forecasting, and commercial insights that support informed decision-making and drive business performance.

In this influential role, you will act as a trusted advisor to the business, helping project teams understand financial