Principal Finance Business Partner

You’ll connect Queensland. We’ll connect you to an amazing career.

Queensland Rail stands on the foundation of true connection, encompassing the relationships we foster within our teams and the communities we serve across the state. For 160 years, we've been instrumental in linking people and places, and now we invite you to contribute to our proud legacy and shape a brighter, sustainable future.

We are excited to announce a unique opportunity to join our Major Projects Finance Team and support the strategic delivery of major rail infrastructure projects that are transforming South East Queensland.  As part of the team, you will provide strategic financial advice and commercial support across major projects, including the Cross River Rail Project, New Gold Coast Stations, Logan to Gold Coast Rail, the Wave and other key growth projects.

Your opportunity

The Major Projects Business Partner team has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Principal Finance Business Partner (PT5), who can demonstrate a sound understanding of strategic commercial and financial issues impacting our business and has previous experience mentoring employees as well as coaching business leaders to achieve uplift in their financial acumen.

This role is an opportunity for you to support Executive and Senior leadership teams by leveraging data to provide valuable insights to our Major Projects functional teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate budgeting and forecasting processes (including the analysis and documentation of key assumptions) as well as related reporting requirements and present the outcomes of these processes to management.
• Analyse business performance on a regular and ad-hoc basis to provide senior management with reports, analysis and advice on the impact of key financial and non-financial drivers and opportunities for improved performance.
• Provide professional advice to management regarding the financial management of the business with emphasis on financial performance and risk-based compliance.
• Develop management information and reporting systems.
• Mentor, develop and help coach a high performing team to provide high quality, value-adding financial and accounting information, advice and support.
• Coordinate reviews of financial processes, models and systems to identify, recommend and implement improvements and to ensure compliance.
• Produce reports and statements, including those that are required from a regulatory perspective.

What we're looking for:

• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills including influencing, consultation, liaison, negotiation as well as oral and written communication skills.
• Experience analysing financial performance and providing financial, accounting, and commercial advice.
• High level of skill in modelling and analysing financial performance.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, SAP ERP (R3), Anaplan and BI tools (e.g. Power BI) skills are highly desirable.
• Experience mentoring and developing a professional team.
• Extensive knowledge of financial and accounting standards, generally acceptable accounting principles and Legislation relevant to the financial administration and management of a large and highly diverse organisation.

Pre-employment qualification: Before an offer can be presented, the successful candidate will be required to provide a JP certified, colour copy of the mandatory degree - accounting, business, commerce, finance or other relevant qualification at graduate level. 

Remuneration & Employment Type

This is a full-time, permanent position based in Brisbane CBD. The role offers a starting salary of $151,359 plus 12.75% superannuation, along with hybrid work options to support a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits that Count

All that Queensland Rail achieves each day relies on the hard work and talent of our teams. That’s why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best, including:

• Balance your work and personal life with flexible working options
• Enjoy free travel to work and discounted rail travel
• QRI Lifestyle offers members access to over 2,000 exclusive discounts and services
• Prioritise your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing with our range of free services
• You and your family can get fit and have fun with access to over 380 gyms and pools with our Fitness Passport
• Eligible employees can receive up to 100% reimbursement for professional membership fees
• Shape your rewarding career with clear pathways, innovative projects and opportunities for growth and leadership.

And more! Click here to see the full range of benefits available to Queensland Rail employees.

Progress that Counts

Joining Queensland Rail means being part of an exciting future where you'll welcome millions of international passengers for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Our Cross River Rail project will transform travel across the South East Queensland network, doubling passenger journeys to 80 million over the next decade.

To support this growth and enhance customer experiences, we're committed to key initiatives, including building three new Gold Coastline stations, implementing the $2.6 billion Gold Coast Faster Rail Project, introducing 65 new Next Generation Rolling Stock trains, improving station accessibility at eight main stations, and boosting North Coast Line capacity.

Your Journey Matters. Make It with Us.

If you’re ready to make a real impact and contribute to the future of our organization, we encourage you to submit your resume and cover letter before  CV and cover letter by 11:59 PM on Sunday, 23 November 2025.

If you reside outside of Queensland, please note that this role requires relocation to Brisbane by your start date, as full-time remote work or fly-in/fly-out arrangements are not supported.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment alcohol and drug testing. The selection process may also include skills assessments, video or phone interviews, psychometric testing, pre-employment health evaluations, and background checks, including criminal history and credit assessments.

Recruitment Agencies: We are managing this process internally and do not accept unsolicited applications from agencies.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

Queensland Rail acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Elders of the lands and waterways our network traverses.

Our teams are People who Count. We encourage diversity in our teams, including different genders, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religions, neurodiversity, education levels and many more aspects. No two journeys are the same, and it’s because of our differences that as a collective, we achieve great things.

To learn more about this opportunity please contact Judy with your specific enquiry to judy.williams@qr.com.au.  Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.