Strategic Finance Partner, Projects — Free Travel Pass

Yarra Trams; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free travel pass for Victoria’s Public

Competitive salary and great terms

Career growth opportunities

Workplace flexibility

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Yarra Trams in Melbourne is hiring a Finance Business Partner, Projects to own financial reporting, forecasting and controls across the Projects portfolio. You will coach the Finance Analyst and drive improvements using analytics and automation.

The role requires an accounting/finance degree, CA/CPA qualification, strong partner and forecasting skills, and advanced Excel. You will influence senior stakeholders and ensure robust month-end and cost recovery processes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or Commerce with CA/CPA qualification or equivalent.
• Strong finance business partnering, management accounting and project finance experience.

Responsibilities

• Own portfolio budgets, forecasts and management reporting; challenge inputs and provide clear recommendations.
• Lead month-end and financial controls, including revenue recognition and WIP.
• Oversee cost recovery and budgeting for Shared Direct Costs (SDC) and reconcile variances.
• Develop and coach the Finance Analyst; drive workstreams to completion and maintain processes.

Skills

Forecasting & budgeting

Management accounting

Stakeholder influence

Financial modelling

Coaching & mentoring

Excel advanced

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

CA/CPA qualification

Tools

Excel

Smartsheet

Job description

Yarra Trams in Melbourne is hiring a Finance Business Partner, Projects to own financial reporting, forecasting and controls across the Projects portfolio. You will coach the Finance Analyst and drive improvements using analytics and automation.

The role requires an accounting/finance degree, CA/CPA qualification, strong partner and forecasting skills, and advanced Excel. You will influence senior stakeholders and ensure robust month-end and cost recovery processes.