Finance Manager - Metro Bus Franchise

About Us We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work. About the role The Finance Manager, Metro Bus Franchise leads the finance business partnering function, providing strategic financial advice, insight and guidance to support planning, decision-making and business performance. The role leads a team of financial analysts and ensures financial strategy, budget priorities, policies and compliance requirements are effectively implemented. Key responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, reporting, financial analysis and risk management, as well as managing financial obligations under public transport contracts. The role provides specialist commercial advice, monitors franchisee financial performance, supports contract negotiations and business cases, and builds strong relationships across the Department to deliver effective financial outcomes. What we’re looking for You’re someone who: • Communicates with credibility and impact, confidently handling complex, sensitive and challenging financial discussions. • Applies critical thinking to analyse issues from multiple perspectives, identify risks and deliver solutions that improve business performance and decision-making. • Builds and manages strong stakeholder relationships, balancing competing needs and facilitating practical, innovative solutions. • Brings strong management accounting expertise, using budgets, forecasts, variance analysis and reporting to provide clear financial insights and support business decisions. • Ensures strong financial governance and compliance, applying effective controls, risk-based modelling and financial systems to support sound financial management. Click here to access the Position Description. Qualifications and experience You’ll bring: • Tertiary qualification in a relevant or related discipline (mandatory) • Professional membership with CPA Australia (Certified Practising Accountant) or CA (Chartered Accountants Australia), or an equivalent professional accounting body. Pre-employment checks and employment conditions Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position. Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply. How to apply Click the ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to our recruitment platform, where you may need to create an account to submit your application. Applications close at 11.59pm on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. Please include both your resume and a cover letter addressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions. For further information about the role, please contact Upul Hemapala, Director Finance Business Partnering Transport Operations , via email [email protected] Redeployees If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy Important information If you require any adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process or need the advert or attachments in an accessible format (e.g., large print), please contact us. We're here to support you.