Melbourne is Australia’s fastest growing city, and public transport is vital to keeping it moving. Since 2009, Metro has proudly operated and maintained a world-class train service and delivered major transport projects that shape the future of our city. Guided by our value of Safely Always, we are one team dedicated to ensuring everyone gets home safely while helping to connect and create a better Melbourne.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Manager to join the Level Crossing team to support across the financial and analytical support to enhance decision making and maximise outcomes for the project.
In this role you’ll manage the financial reporting across the LX Portfolio an assist with the preparation of budgets, forecasts, project reviews as well as manage the month end & MBR processes.
This is a permanent role based out of our Project Office. At Metro we have a hybrid model of 4 days in the office.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead month-end financial management, reporting, budgeting and forecasting activities across the portfolio.
- Prepare and consolidate accurate monthly financial results and business reporting, including MBRs and project performance insights.
- Partner with project and operational leaders to provide commercial advice, identify trends, and drive revenue and margin improvement opportunities.
- Deliver clear financial analysis and reporting on cost drivers, risks and business performance to support strategic decision-making.
- Act as the key liaison with Corporate Finance for budgets, forecasts, audits and month-end requirements.
- Lead and develop a high-performing team while building strong stakeholder relationships across the division and broader organisation.
Qualifications
- Tertiary qualification in Business, Accounting or equivalent
- CPA/CA or equivalent status
- Extensive experience with a project environment within construction/ energy or rail industry
- Significant experience in financial management, financial reporting systems, management information systems
- Communicate with influence to a range of different stakeholders across a multi disciplinary business
- You’ll be highly proficient in reporting across Excel and PowerBI to ensure high level of accuracy within data base warehouses across various systems
- Ability to cope with competing demands and a significant volume of work
- Ability to extract, analyse and present statistical data in a clear and concise manner
Next Steps
If this role resonates with your values, experience, and career growth, then please apply before the due date and be part of Melbourne’s growing rail network!
Applciations or this role will close on the 20th of November 2026.
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.