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Senior Finance Analyst - Downer Rail - Newcastle (Auburn or Cardiff offices)

Employer
Downer EDI Limited
Location
Newcastle, Australia
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Dec 21, 2022

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Category
Accounting, Auxiliary & Support Staff
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English
Senior Finance Analyst - Downer Rail - Newcastle (Auburn or Cardiff offices)
Apply now Job ID: 594637
Job type: Full Time - Permanent
Location: Newcastle, Auburn, Cardiff, Sydney
Categories: Finance & Payroll

Who we are
Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure and facilities.

Downer has over 100 years' experience delivering total rail asset solutions for its passenger and freight customers. We have an extensive national footprint with approximately 20 sites across Australia.
Position summary
Downer Rail and Transit Systems Division has an exciting opportunity for a Finance Analyst to join our team in NSW. This is a full-time permanent opportunity.

You will be part of an organisation that employs over 53,000 employees in Australia and New Zealand as a leading provider of integrated services across diverse markets such as Rail, Transport, Telecommunications, Utilities, Renewables, Engineering, Construction, Industrial Services, Mining, Defence and a leading Facilities Management service provider in health, catering, and education.

We pride ourselves as a workplace that takes responsibility for the care and protection of peers, the business, the environment and the communities in which we operate.

Our Rail & Transit Systems (RTS) business provides a range of end to end, innovative transport solutions including:
  • Rolling Stock Design & Manufacture
  • Rolling Stock System Integration
  • Fleet Through Life Support Services
  • Public Transport Operations

Some of our flagship projects include the New Generation Rolling Stock in Queensland, High Capacity Metro Trains in Victoria and the Sydney Growth Trains in New South Wales. The Auburn Maintenance Centre is one of six primary operational facilities, from where the maintenance of the Downer contracted NSW rollingstock fleet is either conducted or coordinated.

About the role

The Finance Analyst is a key member of the finance team providing project accounting and finance services to operational business units. The key objective of the role is to assist the Commercial Finance Manager analyse, report, monitor and seek improvements in delivery of financial objectives.

You will provide input to the preparation of operational and capital annual budgets and business plans, in accordance with Division requirements as well as assist in the development of corrective measures to address unfavourable variances to budget.

You will also perform Month-end tasks as required within required timeframes, including, Finalisation of Monthly result, Reporting, Reconciliations, Cashflow & Monthly forecasts.

About you
  • Tertiary level qualifications in accounting or commerce.
  • At least 3 years' experience in financial / management accounting in a medium sized commercial operation or a major accountancy firm.
  • Project planning; organisational and time management skills.
  • Ability to interpret and apply contracts' terms and legislation provisions.
  • Developed financial planning and budgeting skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.

What we offer:
  • A highly supportive, team environment.
  • A strong commitment to maintaining a Zero Harm environment for all.
  • Competitive remuneration with on-going training and support.
  • An opportunity to work with an ASX Listed Company
  • Role can be based in Auburn NSW or Cardiff NSW - Newcastle
  • Flexible work arrangements, WFH options available
  • Immediate start for the right candidate!

Employment with Downer is subject to a Pre-Employment Medical, and on-going drug and alcohol screening.

HOW TO APPLY

Click "Apply Now".

***Applications will not be accepted by email

For specific information about this role, please email: Bethany.Jones1@Downergroup.com noting the job number/ a screen shot of the ad.

To view our other current opportunities, head to careers.downergroup.com/ and add me on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/bethany-jonesau .



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