Finance Business Partner

14 November 2024

Melbourne Full Time

Metro gets you where you need to go. Shaping our future to be a world-class, sustainable railway for Melbourne is made possible by our people who make a positive difference to every journey.

We strive to reflect the community we serve and support the needs of our people who are critical to our success.With Zero Harm at the foundation of everything we do, we want everyone to get home safely.

We act as one team to move Melbourne.

Why work at Metro?
- Join a multi-award-winning rail operator that offers rewarding career opportunities with support and training to elevate your career.
- Be part of an inclusive, diverse, and supportive team with a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
- Enjoy work-life balance options, including flexible working arrangements, 14 weeks of paid parental leave, and the ability to purchase up to 4 additional weeks of leave per year.
- Receive a free Myki Pass that allows free Public Transport in Victoria.
- Access a variety of corporate discounts, including healthcare, fitness, finance

About the team

Corporate Services teams at Metro are responsible for providing essential support services that enable the business to function efficiently and effectively. From Safety and People, Marketing and Communication, to Finance and Legal, and IT. Our Corporate Services teams work collaboratively to ensure that the business operates smoothly and as one team.

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join our Projects Finance & Commercial team, supporting the business with financial and analytical insights to optimize outcomes for our Projects and Franchise portfolios.

This is a 12-month max-term opportunity based in the CBD.

You will:

- provide financial reporting management across various projects within the Franchise portfolio.
- assist with month-end processes and preparation for finance reviews, maintaining high accuracy and detail.
- play a key role in preparing and validating budgets, forecasts, and projections, including the consolidation of monthly results.
- partner with key stakeholders across divisions to help understand, monitor, analyse, and report on financial performance.

About you
- Tertiary qualification in Business, Accounting, or a related field.
- CPA/CA preferred
- Skilled in preparing and collating financial information.
- Proficient in Excel and business reporting tools.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across multiple disciplines.
- Capable of analysing data and preparing clear, concise reports.
- Confident in extracting, analysing, and presenting statistical data.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and demonstrate organizational skills and initiative.
- Able to work independently as well as effectively within a team.
- Experience working in a matrix reporting environment.

Next steps

If this role resonates with your values, experience, and career aspirations, join us and get onboard to help move Melbourne

Don’t meet every single requirement? As an inclusive and diverse workplace, we encourage all applicants to apply.

Please note that relevant screening will be conducted as part of the recruitment and selection process. Dependant on the role, these may include criminal history, credit, qualification, and reference checks as well as a pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screening.

Metro’s commitment to a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive culture

Metro acknowledges the Victorian Traditional Owners of the land on which our rail network operates, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation.

At Metro, we know that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful one that reflects the communities we serve. We strive for a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully. A workplace that provides equitable access to opportunities, resources, and where individuals can bring their whole selves to work. In addition, being recognised and rewarded for their contribution to our collective success.

We are committed to fair, equitable and merit-based employment and recruitment practices, and we encourage all interested applicants to apply.