Finance Analyst

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

Downer Rail & Transit Systems is seeking a commercially astute and inquisitively minded Finance Analyst to join our Contract & Operations team. This is a high-impact role supporting overhead budget management, forecasting, and analysis to drive growth and commercial success across our national rail portfolio.

About the Role

Reporting to the Commercial Finance Manager - Business Performance, you'll play a pivotal role in enabling strategic decision-making through robust financial analysis and stakeholder collaboration. You'll partner with stakeholders across a range of overhead functions as well as special projects to ensure financial rigour across the core units of our business.

Key Responsibilities

• Budget Management
  : Develop and maintain detailed budgets, monitor variances, and ensure alignment with financial reporting standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  : Collaborate with internal teams to gather inputs and present insights to senior leaders.
• Continuous Improvement
  : Enhance financial tools and processes and drive best practices in modelling and analysis.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or related discipline
• CA / CPA or CFA similar qualification is advantageous
• 3-5 years' experience in commercial finance, business partnering, or consulting
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and work with advanced Excel financial models.
• An inquisitive and meticulous nature

Why Downer RTS?

Join a team that's shaping the future of rail in Australia. At Downer, we value innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You'll work in a dynamic environment with opportunities to contribute to major infrastructure projects and strategic growth initiatives.

Ready to drive commercial success in a high-performing team?
Apply now
and be part of Downer's journey in delivering smarter, safer, and more sustainable rail solutions.

For more details about this position, contact Sarah Clark - Talent & Sourcing Business Partner at

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Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.