Finance Manager Business Partner

Req. Id: 10417

Date: 7 Nov 2025

Location:Brisbane, QLD, AU, 4000

Company: Queensland Rail

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 a Finance Manager Business Partner, 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 salary plus a generous superannuation contribution
• Opportunity to be part of the planning and preparation for the 2032 Olympics
• Collaborative and engaged workplace 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:

Working within Queensland Rail's Major Projects and Corporate Services finance team, this role is initially offered until 31st March 2026 with the possibility of extension. The role will see you lead the relationship between the Corporate Centre executive leaders and the Finance and Corporate Services group ensuring integration and prioritisation of the Finance initiatives. You will contribute to business performance by providing rigorous, evidence based and analytical decision making to assist with investment and budget decisions. Identifying business problems and challenges and suggesting solutions.

Purpose That Counts - responsibilities of the role to include:

• Lead the team of finance business partners in the delivering of financial management activities for the Corporate Centre
• Evaluate the Corporate Centre's performance using management reports and knowledge of the business
• Ensure that financial risks in areas of responsibility are effectively managed
• Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts for the corporate centre
• Advise on key business planning including budgeting, planning, forecasting, costing and business cases
• Act as a liaison between the Corporate Centre and Finance

People Who Count - what you will bring to the role:

• High level of skill in the strategic alignment of business strategy and priorities with finance initiatives.
• Extensive knowledge of the strategic business partner model
• Extensive business knowledge and commercial acumen
• Extensive knowledge of financial modelling, analysis, evaluation and forecasting
• Substantial level of influencing, interpersonal, consultation, relationship building and negotiation skills
• Experience in leading and developing teams to increase performance and stakeholder experience

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.

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

We're a team of thousands and we're proud of our individual journeys and stories. And as we grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to facilitating a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.