Finance Business Partner - RS Projects

About the role

Yarra Trams is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to provide strategic financial support across a portfolio of complex projects and programs. Working closely with Program Managers and operational leaders, the role delivers financial analysis, reporting, forecasting and commercial insights that support decision-making and business performance. It suits a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys complex project environments.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with Procurement, Engineering, Heavy Maintenance, Production and Planning teams on financial and commercial support.
• Develop and deliver monthly financial reporting, dashboards, variance analysis and performance insights at project, program and business unit level.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning with analysis and commercial recommendations.
• Build and maintain Forecast Cost at Completion (FCAC) models for multi-year major overhaul programs, keeping pricing, labour standards and overhead assumptions accurate.
• Monitor and improve work order structures, job costing, cost allocations and reconciliation; analyse Work in Progress (WIP) to improve cash flow and profitability.
• Provide performance metrics and KPIs to business leaders, review tenders, contracts and bid strategies, and support capital investment reviews.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes, reporting, monthly close and project claims management.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline.
• CA, CPA or equivalent professional accreditation.
• At least 7 years' experience in project financial management in engineering, maintenance, infrastructure, manufacturing or asset-intensive environments.
• Experience with WIP ledgers, reconciliations, work order completion and cost allocation.
• Knowledge of revenue recognition requirements, including IFRS 15.
• Experience preparing project progress claims and contract performance reporting.
• Experience in BOM development and costing, including material pricing, labour standards, subcontractor pricing and consumables.

Required skills

• Strong technical financial modelling, including scenario and sensitivity analysis.
• Project accounting, forecasting, budgeting and cost control.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and stakeholder engagement.

What we offer

• A free public transport travel pass for Victoria.
• Competitive salary and great conditions.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Health and wellbeing support, including free flu vaccine, discounted gym membership and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid parental leave for primary caregivers.