QTMP TLS Finance Transition Lead

Downers Rail & Transit Systems is the leading rail business in Australia with expertise in delivering whole-of-life asset management support to our customers. With over 155 years of rail experience we deliver innovative transport solutions that keep communities moving.

We are proud to be delivering the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP) and we are looking for the best people to help make it happen.

QTMP involves the design manufacture and maintenance of 65 new six-car passenger trains to support Cross River Rail and the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games. These trains will be built at a new purpose-built facility in Torbanlea on the Fraser Coast.

We are currently seeking to appoint a Finance Transition Lead to join our QTMP Finance team. The purpose of this role is to develop and implement frameworks systems financial models budgets accounting methodologies and processes specifically for QTMP Maintenance TLS. Furthermore this role acts as the finance business partner for QTMP Maintenance TLS operations and supports key major projects including ETCS Stage 2 as reasonably assigned.

Experience:

• Up to 8 years proven experience in financial or commercial leadership role financial accounting management accounting or a similar finance role within a complex or project-based organisation.

• Demonstrated capability in commercially overseeing reviewing analysing and preparing performance reports forecasts budgets and costing models.

• Demonstrated experience in establishing developing and implementing financial governance frameworks and procedures.

• Exposure to project accounting or contract-based finance environments (desirable but not essential).

• Proven ability to manage workload meet deadlines and prioritise competing tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong technical accounting knowledge including AASB standards and financial systems (e.g. OneStream JDEGS).

• Proven ability to analyse and interpret financial data assess risks and identify corrective actions.

• High level financial modelling and pricing skills.

• Solid understanding of financial and management accounting principles forecasting and reporting.

• Ability to plan structure and manage work to meet tight deadlines.

• Sound stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage and communicate clearly.

• Working knowledge of external audit support processes and financial compliance requirements.

What We Offer:

• Career progression and development opportunities

• A workplace focused on Zero Harm; safety is at the core of everything we do

• Flexible working arrangements to encourage work/life balance

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