Finance Business Partner

Cross River Rail Delivery Authority (CRRDA)...Your chance to work with the best
Cross River Rail will transform the way we travel to, from and through Brisbane in the future. It will be a catalyst for 10 years of wider rail transformation across the whole of South East Queensland and it is already playing a key role in how we prepare for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Cross River Rail is a new 10.2km rail line including 5.9km of twin tunnels running under the Brisbane River and CBD. It includes the delivery of four new underground stations, two new above-ground stations, accessibility rebuilds for six stations, the construction of three new stations on the Gold Coast, and the introduction of a new world-class 'ETCS' signalling system.
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to work on one of Australia's largest infrastructure projects and to be a part of something that will leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.
**About the Role**:
The purpose of the Finance Business Partner is to partner with assigned corporate teams within the Cross River Rail program to provide key management accounting support, expert financial and cost management advice, budgeting, and forecasting analysis.
Deliverables will include targeted management reporting, variance analysis, and insightful financial commentary. The role leads proactive cost control measures and identifies risk and opportunities for the program to ensure adequate utilisation of State funding.
The Finance Business Partner is a hands-on role that proactively builds long term strategic working relationships with stakeholders across the business, identifying opportunities and leading change in financial management.
This position is offered as a two-year fixed term contract with possibility of extension.
**Key Responsibilities**:

- Develop and maintain productive partnerships with key stakeholders to facilitate robust financial management and best for project outcomes.
- Provide insightful information and advice to key stakeholders.
- Preparation, reporting and analysis of monthly reporting data, cost planning, forecasts and budgets for the relevant Business Area.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports to present at regular review meetings providing insight into performance.
- Preparation and continuous maintenance of financial models and ERP systems that inform the forecast and budget process.
- Support project variation and change processes for major works contracts, consultant support packages and internal Cost Breakdown Structure changes.
- Support the development and continuous improvement of finance and cost management systems, processes, and procedures.
- Support the Program Controls Office in change and risk management processes by updating cost plans and financial reporting of Contingency and Retained Risk (Project Risk).
- Partner with the Procurement team to ensure value for money and compliance with policies and procedures.

**About You**:

- A minimum 5 years' experience in undertaking management accounting activities in a fast-paced environment, preferably with capital project experience.
- Ability to deal with ambiguity, finding clear solutions and communicating these effectively to stakeholders.
- Strong conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills with proven capability in building and maintaining financial models.
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with and influence key stakeholders to continually improve financial outcomes.
- Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting with completed CA, CPA, or equivalent qualification.
- Competent in the use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. Previous experience with TechOne highly regarded but not essential.

Why work with CRRDA?
On Cross River Rail you will not only work with the best but become your best. And as we enter a new phase of delivery, our project offers a rare career opportunity for top tier professionals to have played their part on something that is genuinely city shaping and transformative.
Our people are supported with flexible work options, career development through the Australian Institute of Management, salary packaging and access to world class employee assistance provider Telus Health.
At Cross River Rail we are an equal opportunity employer and strive to build balanced teams from all walks of life.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.