Finance Business Partner Lead - Global Transport

SMEC is seeking a Finance Business Partner Lead for their Global Transport Business, based in Brisbane or Melbourne, Australia. This leadership role involves guiding financial success, overseeing project finance data, and collaborating with the transport leadership team. Responsibilities include financial reporting, analysis, and mentoring finance teams. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and strong financial management expertise. SMEC offers opportunities in a dynamic environment with iconic transport infrastructure projects.
• Key leadership role that guides financial success of projects/business unit
• Global multi-discipline engineering consultancy with great career opportunities
• Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting and iconic Transport Infrastructure projects
• Friendly and dynamic working environment, ideal for a natural collaborator

About SMEC

SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with experienced colleagues and leadership teams. We support and empower employees to drive innovation initiatives within a well-established and growing organisation.

With over 16,500 employees working out of 120 offices in 40+ countries throughout Australasia, Asia, the Middle East, UK, Africa, North and South America, we partner with our parent company Surbana Jurong and sister company Robert Bird Group (RBG) to deliver integrated Infrastructure, Urban Development and Management Services expertise to our clients worldwide.

The Role

We are seeking to engage a Finance Business Partner Lead for our Global Transport Business in either our Brisbane or Melbourne office. The successful Financial Business Partner will be responsible for financial leadership and commercial support for the transport business, ensuring a high standard of project finance data for all projects and best practice in project control.

You will work in collaboration with the transport leadership team to maximise performance of the sector by overseeing all financial matters including reporting, analysis, budgets and forecasts, financial modelling for key projects, operational efficiencies and enhancing financial and business processes, including commercial risk management and system improvements.

This position will work with Finance leads to provide the financial oversight for the transport sector as well as being a member of the ANZ Region's finance team and supporting this team with key finance activities.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Manage detailed and accurate financial data for the Business Unit globally to facilitate timely reporting and enable informed business decisions including analysis of commercial, financial and project performance.
• Build and maintain effective relationships internally and externally to contribute to effective client relationship management.
• Provide mentoring and support to Infrastructure/Transport Finance team to ensure optimal performance, resourcing, retention, and professional development.
• Active involvement in strategic initiatives and projects to achieve an efficient, balanced and sustainable business.

Suitable applicants will have:
• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of corporate finance, governance, and performance management principles.
• Strong financial management expertise, including taxation, compliance, reporting and legal issues.
• Sound knowledge of accounting practices and standards, gained through practical experience, qualification, and personal development.
• Relevant knowledge of contemporary financial management systems and audit processes.
• Sound leadership skills and a proven track record of successful people management.
• Working knowledge of contracts and insurance.
• Provides leadership and mentoring to finance professionals across the business.
• Builds trusting and productive internal and external client relationships.
• In return, SMEC offers you the benefits that come from working in a global multidisciplinary consultancy in an environment where your fresh ideas and enthusiasm will be welcomed and rewarded.

How to Apply

To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link and follow the prompts. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Awestha Momand - awestha.momand@smec.com

All recruitment activities go through our Resourcing function and currently, this role does not require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.