Downer Rail & Transit Systems is seeking a commercially astute and inquisitively minded Finance Analyst to join our Contract & Operations team. This is a high-impact role supporting overhead budget management, forecasting, and analysis to drive growth and commercial success across our national rail portfolio.
About the Role
Reporting to the Commercial Finance Manager – Business Performance, you'll play a pivotal role in enabling strategic decision-making through robust financial analysis and stakeholder collaboration. You'll partner with stakeholders across a range of overhead functions as well as special projects to ensure financial rigour across the core units of our business.
Key Responsibilities
* Budget Management : Develop and maintain detailed budgets, monitor variances, and ensure alignment with financial reporting standards.
* Stakeholder Engagement : Collaborate with internal teams to gather inputs and present insights to senior leaders.
* Continuous Improvement : Enhance financial tools and processes and drive best practices in modelling and analysis.
What You'll Bring
* Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or related discipline
* CA / CPA or CFA similar qualification is advantageous
* 3–5 years' experience in commercial finance, business partnering, or consulting
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and work with advanced Excel financial models.
An inquisitive and meticulous nature
Why Downer RTS?
Join a team that's shaping the future of rail in Australia. At Downer, we value innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You'll work in a dynamic environment with opportunities to contribute to major infrastructure projects and strategic growth initiatives.
Ready to drive commercial success in a high-performing team? Apply now and be part of Downer's journey in delivering smarter, safer, and more sustainable rail solutions.
For more details about this position, contact Sarah Clark - Talent & Sourcing Business Partner at
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