Finance Manager

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You’ll connect Queensland. We’ll connect you to an amazing career.

Queensland Rail is built on true connection. And everything we achieve is made possible by you.

For over 150 years, our teams have played an important role in connecting people and communities across the state. As Finance Manager within the Major Projects Team you’ll contribute to our proud legacy and help us build an even brighter, more sustainable future - and that means incredible things for your career. Shape a world where safety, efficiency, and reliability are not just ideals—they're realities forged by your hands and minds. This is your platform; this is where your journey begins

Why Queensland Rail?

We will provide you with an exciting and diverse career opportunity to join a company that continues to strive in the delivery of a modern and world-class railway provider, you will be able to lead and apply your innovative thoughts to enhance our rail network.

For this role we also offer:

- Highly competitive base salary plus 12.75% super contribution

- Opportunity to be part of the planning and preparation for the 2032 Olympics

- Collaborative and engaged work place and team environment

- Genuine work-life balance

- Free Citytrain travel to and from work and access to other free or discounted SEQ rail travel

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing employees with holistic and contemporary health and wellbeing programs.

- Professional development and leadership opportunities

About this role:

This is a chance to take the lead in connecting our Major Project Integration (MPI) Senior Leadership Team and Senior Managers with our Finance and Corporate Services function. In this role you’ll drive the integration and prioritisation of Finance initiatives to align with key business objectives and outcomes.

You’ll play a vital part in shaping business performance through rigorous, evidence-based analysis that supports smart investment and budget decisions. Your insights will help identify challenges, uncover opportunities, and recommend effective solutions.

With a focus on risk management, financial stewardship, and strong governance, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact on high-profile projects that shape our future.

Purpose That Counts

Some of your responsibilities will include:

- Lead the financial management activities for MPI maintaining strong financial governance

- Evaluate MPI performance using management reports

- Ensure that financial risks in areas of responsibility are effectively managed

- Manage the development, implementation adoption and continuous improvement of the financial management systems

- Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts and reports for each of the MPI Divisions and project streams

- Undertake analysis and review of MPI financial performance skills gaps.

People Who Count – Who we are looking for:

- Proven ability to align business strategy and priorities with finance initiatives at a senior level.

- Expertise in the strategic business partner model, applying broad financial skills to complex organisational challenges.

- Strong commercial acumen and the ability to deliver meaningful financial analysis for business cases, budgets, and performance monitoring.

- Advanced skills in financial modelling, evaluation, and forecasting across both major projects and operational contexts.

- Exceptional influencing, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.

Progress that Counts

Joining Queensland Rail means being part of an exciting future where you'll welcome millions of international passengers for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Our Cross River Rail project will transform travel across the South East Queensland network, doubling passenger journeys to 80 million over the next decade.

To support this growth and enhance customer experiences, we're committed to key initiatives, including building three new Gold Coastline stations, implementing the $5.75 billion Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail Project, introducing 65 new Next Generation Rolling Stock trains, improving station accessibility at eight main stations, boosting North Coast Line capacity and upgrading Central Station. Your journey matters. Make it with us.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Queensland Rail. We offer boundless opportunities to support your career today and for your future.

Apply for our Finance Manager role via our website by clicking the apply button before 11.59pm Wednesday 5th November 2025. To read more about this role click HERE for the position description.

Applicants for roles at Queensland Rail may undergo pre-employment alcohol and drug testing if they advance in the recruitment process. The selection process may include psychometric assessments, pre-employment health checks and background screenings, which could involve criminal history and credit checks.

To learn more about this career opportunity, please contact Kelly Mclean via email at qrcareers@qr.com.au

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

Queensland Rail is committed to a diverse workforce that is reflective of the customers and communities we serve.

We are inclusive, collaborative, respectful, and value our differences. We are 1TEAM, where everyone belongs.

If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact Kelly Mclean via the phone number or email below.

Queensland Rail pays its respect to Elders past and present. Queensland Rail also acknowledges the contributions of First Nations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) peoples within Queensland Rail and the communities we serve.

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