Commercial Lead

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Metro Trains Melbourne Full time

We strive to reflect the community we serve and support the needs of our people who are critical to our success. With Zero Harm at the foundation of everything we do, we want everyone to get home safely. 

We act as one team to move Melbourne. 

About the team

Corporate Servicesteams at Metro are responsible for providing essential support services that enable the business to function efficiently and effectively. From Safety and People, Marketing and Communication, to Finance and Legal, and IT. Our Corporate Services teams work collaboratively to ensure that the business operates smoothly and as one team.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Commercial Lead to support the Metro Tunnel transition readiness activities, with a focus on OPEX forecasting and Contract Variationrecovery. This role plays an integral part in negotiating and influencing process and system changes with our stakeholders to ensure governance and controls are in place for any claims being made.

This role will also support the wider team with their readiness activities related to upstream and downstream requirements.

Please note this role is a full time fixed - term period until June 2025. 

About the role

You’ll Lead and manage the Contract Variation process as set out in within the current Franchise agreement for adjustment events Utilise your influencing skills and negotiate with our internal and external stakeholders regarding process, system and model changes for Contract Variation including substantiations and settlement timing as well as achieving client endorsement of budgeted items You’ll ensure that internal governance and controls are designed and rolled out prior to claims being made Collaborate with the wider business to ensure alignment with our commercial readiness plans with providing financial and commercial analysis and reporting You’ll them manage and lead analysis and reporting of established business process and provide guidance on changes for continuous improvement activities Lead your team of for preparation of all Contract Variation, forecast and annual Client budget.

About you

Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Business or Program Management Strong experience within Finance/Business Analyst roles Communicate with influence with a range of different stakeholders across the wider business Proven analytical background Have a advanced Excel Skills Experience in the preparation and collation of financial information Experience in implementing financial & business process changes in key accounting concepts High level of accuracy and attention to detail Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and staff (verbal and written)

Next steps

If this role resonates with your values, experience, and career needs, then come join us and help connect people and places for a growing Melbourne

Don’t meet every single requirement? As an inclusive and diverse workplace, we encourage all applicants to apply.

Please note all applications for this role will close on Wednesday 2nd of October 2024.

Please note that relevant screening will be conducted as part of the recruitment and selection process. Dependant on the role, these may include criminal history, credit, qualification, and reference checks as well as a pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screening.

Metro is committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process for candidates with specific access needs. Candidates who require adjustments are encouraged to declare this in their application, so that the contact person for the position can discuss your needs.

Metro’s commitment to a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive culture

Metro acknowledges the Victorian Traditional Owners of the land on which our rail network operates, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation.

At Metro, we know that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful one that reflects the communities we serve. We strive for a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully. A workplace that provides equitable access to opportunities, resources, and where individuals can bring their whole selves to work. In addition, being recognised and rewarded for their contribution to our collective success.

We are committed to fair, equitable and merit-based employment and recruitment practices, and we encourage all interested applicants to apply.


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