Project Finance Analyst

About the role
We're not just about removing - we're building, we're connecting, we're revitalising, and the Financial Planning & Accounting team at LXRP are busier than ever. As such, we need a new Project Finance Analyst to join our team
The Project Finance Analyst contributes to the delivery of timely and accurate analysis and reporting of financial and other data in relation to the Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP).
The role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to engage effectively with multi-disciplined project support teams to understand key financial drivers of the LXRP.
On a day-to-day basis you will be building and managing productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, as well as:

- Undertaking and supporting activities such as cyclical reporting and annual reporting.
- Analysing what is happening financially in each area of LX.
- Comparing spending to budget.
- Solving financial issues.
- Helping stakeholders to manage within the allocated budget in their team.
- Working to ensure financial decisions are understood and implemented.

The Project Finance Analyst position is a 3-year fixed term contract, paying between $90,067 - $102,192 + super with a hybrid working arrangement. This includes a combination of working from home and in the office in the CBD.
About you
We are looking for individuals who have a strong sense of purpose in helping the LXRP team deliver on transforming the way Victorians live, work and travel.
We are also looking for someone who doesn't shy away from team collaboration as well as the confidence to work autonomously and make the role your own
Let's get technical What will we expect from you?
- Intermediate Office 365 skills, particularly in relation to Excel.
- Intermediate skills in the use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools. Experience with Oracle in a project environment will be highly regarded.
- A sound understanding of the accounting and budgeting principles and standards and how they are applied in the government sector.
- Willingness to adhere by our CARES values - we value honesty and respect.

About LXRP
At LXRP, we're not just removing level crossings, we are removing barriers and creating legacies for our communities for years to come. Inclusion is a priority for us, and we are committed to creating an employee community that reflects those in which we work.
- We use our role as leaders in the transport sector to provide secure pathways into the industry for women, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, people living with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, refugees or asylum seekers and people facing barriers to employment.
- We proudly support diverse workforce with a variety of professional development opportunities, ranging from internships to leadership programs
- We value diverse representation at all levels of the organisation
- We offer and encourage flexible work practices and purchased leave arrangements for all of our employees to support wellbeing, family or carer commitments and other personal circumstances.
- We place great importance on growth, empowering our people to enhance their knowledge, capability and experience through continual learning, formal training and lessons learned.
- Health, safety and wellbeing are at the heart of what we do. We focus on the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of our people to create a safe and healthy workplace for everyone, every day, everywhere.

What next?

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