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.

Join our SEQ Business Reporting and Improvement team as a Principal Finance Business Partner – Business Improvement based Brisbane CBD in a fixed term contract until March 2027.

Your opportunity

This is a blended role, combining traditional management reporting & budgeting responsibilities with opportunities to bring curiosity and a commitment to continuous improvement to help shape improved outcomes.

The newly created SEQ Business Reporting and Improvement team has been established to elevate the SEQ Finance team to new heights. By strengthening coordination, deepening collaboration, and bringing greater consistency across our work, we are setting the foundation for meaningful transformation. Together, we will unlock capacity, empower true Business Partnering, and create the momentum that drives our organisation forward.

Key responsibilities include:

• Prepare consolidated management reporting for the SEQ business and contribute towards Corporate and Board pack reporting requirements.
• Support the coordination of budgeting and forecasting activities for the SEQ business. Including preparation of standardised templates, analysis of key assumptions and presentation of outcomes to management.
• Optimise, standardise, and automate reporting & processes within our Finance team for greater accuracy and efficiency.
• Develop process documentation, knowledge articles and guidance documentation.
• Ad-hoc holiday relief coverage for Finance Business Partners. It’s a great way to understand the priority areas for improvement and share what is working well across the teams.

 What we're looking for:

• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills including influencing, consultation, liaison, negotiation as well as oral and written communication skills.
• Curiosity to gain a deep understanding of the business activities and issues facing large complex businesses.
• Show strong problem-solving and critical thinking with the ability to propose practical, innovative solutions. 
• Proven capability in analysing financial performance and providing high‑quality financial commentary and commercial advice in a large, complex organisation.
• High attention to detail whilst comfort working with complexity and ambiguity.
• Experience facilitating workshops and are very confident in your own presentation skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, SAP ERP (R3), Power BI and Anaplan skills are highly desirable. 
• Experience with process improvement methodologies eg Six Sigma, Lean, Agile.  Preferred not essential.
• Experience working in large, complex government environments. Preferred not essential.

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. 

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:

• Base salary $151,359 + 12.75% Superannuation.
• Hybrid working.
• 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 50% reimbursement for professional membership fees.
• Shape your rewarding career with clear pathways, innovative projects and opportunities for growth and leadership.

Your Journey Matters. Make It with Us.

Please apply to Principal Finance Business Partner (10883) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Monday 2nd March 2026. 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CURRENT QUEENSLAND RAIL EMPLOYEES:

You must apply for vacancies via the internal People Connect solution – Click here for more information

External applicants applying for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing. The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric assessment, pre-employment health assessment and background checks that might also include criminal history and credit checks.  

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

Queensland Rail is committed to a diverse workforce that is reflective of the customers and communities we serve.
We are inclusive, collaborative, respectful, and value our differences.  We are 1TEAM, where everyone belongs.
If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact Kayley Gayton via the phone number or email below.

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Kayley Gayton with your specific enquiry to kayley.gayton@qr.com.au. Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.