AddressOur team of over 7,500 and our customers are central to everything we do, we have a proud history as a safe and reliable railway operator, with a commitment to ensuring that our operating systems reflect the highest standards. Queensland Rail inspires innovative thought, passionate motivation, teamwork, and forward thinking, where our people can achieve their own career aspirations.
Why Queensland Rail?
We will provide you with an exciting and diverse career opportunity to join a company that continues to strive in the delivery of a modern and world-class railway provider, you will be able to lead and apply your innovative thoughts to enhance our rail network. For this role we also offer:
- Fixed term employment to December 2025 exposing you to one of Southeast Queensland’s largest transport infrastructure projects and great networking opportunity.
- Competitive salary package including 12.75% super
- Free Citytrain travel to and from work and access to other free or discounted SEQ rail travel.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Become part of Queensland’s iconic and transformational public transport project
- Exciting, passionate, and dynamic team-based culture
- Outstanding opportunity to be challenged, grow, develop, and progress as part of a transformational project.
European Train Control system (ETCS) is a major transport project currently underway in Queensland, it will set the foundation for a world-class, integrated public transport system in SEQ that will transform Queensland Rail and the way we operate.
The Major Projects Integration (MPI) Group Function was established in late 2019 with the sole purpose of managing the delivery and assurance of the Cross River Rail and ETCS mega projects. Our team operates in a matrix structure and is comprised of delivery and service functions. We are part of the broader Queensland Rail organisation.
About this role:
We have an opportunity for a motivated, passionate and results driven professional with an Accounting background to join our MPI Finance team in the role of Finance Reporting Lead on an initial fixed term 18mth contract with the possibility of extension.
This role will be embedded within the Cross River Rail ETCS Sequence Alliance, and be responsible for the development and compilation of monthly financial analysis and reporting for budget and forecasting. There will also be a large focus on partnering with the Sequence ETCS Alliance Management Team, and the Project Performance Teams to ensure that all financial reporting is delivered timely and accurately. This role will be responsible for liaising with the MPI & Corporate Services Finance team with regards to the financial performance of the project.
In addition to above you will also play a key role in the following deliverables:
- Lead the financial reporting for the ETCS Alliance project to support business initiatives and strategies whilst maintaining strong financial governance.
- Develop and produce monthly management reports and dashboards.
- Support Senior Managers, Business Leaders and other project stakeholders with operational project estimates and budgeting, maintaining standardised project Cost Breakdown Structures and Control Accounts that support integrated cost, schedule and earned value performance management.
- Ensure compliance with Finance policies and escalate issues, risks and opportunities as necessary.
- Support the administration of the project controls system, Contruent (previously PRISM).
At a minimum to succeed at a minimum you will have the following experience/skillset and pre-employment qualification:
- High level of skill in modelling, financial performance reporting, analytical, and organisational skills. (Advanced Excel and Intermediate Power Bi)
- Stakeholder Management across all levels and ability to partner with the business and form strong and collaborative relationships.
- Extensive knowledge of the strategic commercial and financial issues facing a large infrastructure business
- Extensive knowledge of financial and accounting standards, generally acceptable accounting principles and legislation
- Have experience within a Projects environment supporting project lifecycle financial requirements.
- A working knowledge of Contruent (formerly PRISM) would be an advantage, but not essential as training will be provided.
- High attention to detail and strong literacy and communication skills.
- CPA/CA qualified with 5+ years experience in a similar role
- Bachelors Degree in Business, Finance, Economics is required for this position
For further information about this role and the full scope of work, please read the attached Position Description.
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Sounds great, what’s next?
If this position interests you and you feel you have the knowledge and experience please apply via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button. Please submit a resume and covering letter outlining your relevant experience by 11:59pm Sunday 9th June 2024
External applicants applying for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing.
To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Kelly with your specific enquiry via email Kellyann.mclean@qr.com.au Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.
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