Finance Business Partner, Rolling Stock

Ding Ding Trams are the heartbeat of Melbourne - come be part of our team on the largest and most iconic tram network in the world.

**Your Purpose**

The main objective of this role is to provide essential support to Rolling Stock by closely monitoring and analysing business conditions and overall business performance. Reporting to the Head of Commercial Finance, Assets & Projects, the role assumes direct responsibility for one direct report. The key responsibility is to manage the entire finance process on a monthly basis, ensuring the provision of timely and accurate revenue and cost forecasts, actuals, and detailed variance analysis.

These financial insights play a crucial role in enabling senior management to optimize performance and make informed decisions by identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary corrective actions. As the primary finance lead for Rolling Stock, the role will be instrumental in consolidating financial data, coordinating financial activities, and facilitating effective financial management for the Rolling Stock division.

Responsibilities will include;
- Maintain accurate forecast in Adaptive Planning, analysing forecast position and providing timely recommendations to maximise profitability
- Develop and maintain cross functional relationships with key stakeholders and support functions
- Meet all reporting deadlines in a timely and reliable manner
- Supporting and influencing key operational and strategic decisions
- Improvement strategies developed, presented and implemented with buy-in from key stakeholders
- Rolling Stock successfully managed from a commercial and financial perspective in the context of the Franchise Agreements

**About you**

Ideally you will be Tertiary qualified in Finance or Accounting and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, CPA Australia or their international equivalents.

Skills and experience will include:

- Extensive experience in complex multi-year project financial management gained in heavy engineering or maintenance industry
- Strong understanding of key accounting standards especially IFRS15 and revenue recognition principles
- Proven ability to build complex financial models that forecast volume, revenue and costs at completion
- Advanced Excel modelling skills including complex formulae and macros
- Ability to review and build-up cost estimates for complex tasks involving direct material and labour and sub-contractor costs
- Excellent verbal and written communications including formal and informal presentations, written communications and reports

**Why Yarra Trams?**

Do you want to be a part of a workplace that is based on respect, promotes diversity, and encourages inclusiveness?
If you choose to work with us, you will be joining a team of passionate professionals dedicated to the delivery and improvement of Melbourne’s biggest icon Additionally, you will receive:

- A Free travel pass for Victoria’s Public Transport Network
- Competitive salary and great conditions
- Professional Development
- Career growth opportunities
- A commitment to your health and wellbeing including free flu vax, discounted gym membership, and access to our Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Paid Parental leave and paid superannuation for primary caregivers

**About Yarra Trams**

Our passengers, community, people, and operations are the four foundational pillars of our organisation, which help us to continuously improve and deliver safer, better, and more efficient tram services across Melbourne.

As the proud operator of the world's largest tram network and integral part of Melbourne's transport network, Keolis Downer is committed to moving Melbourne forward by delivering solutions for better tram journeys.

**Please note**, our selection process will include pre-employment checks, including police check and pre-employment medical check. Yarra Trams employees are required to adhere to Yarra Trams Policies and Procedures such as, but not limited to, Health and Safety Policy, Equal Employment Opportunity & Workplace Bullying Policy, Drug and Alcohol Management Program Policy (including drug and alcohol testing programs. Additionally all workers are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (two doses) unless they have a legitimate and lawful exemption. Evidence of your COVID-19 digital vaccination or exemption certificate will be required.