UGL Regional Linx
Linking Communities and Connecting Customers.
10 days ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Hybrid
Company Size
201-500 employees Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
financial reporting
forecasting
budgeting
variance analysis
stakeholder management
process improvement
The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager will lead end‑to‑end management of the joint venture’s financial results and processes, covering reporting, budgeting, forecasting, modelling, and presenting outcomes to the leadership team to influence key business decisions.
A significant part of the role involves improving and strengthening internal financial processes, acting as a key point of contact for finance stakeholders, and maintaining proactive communication and relationship management across the organization.
- Produce monthly reporting packs, perform variance analysis, and provide commentary.
- Drive financial process and reporting improvements across the transport business.
- Consolidate monthly forecasts and annual budgets, re‑forecast as needed.
- Conduct deep‑dive financial analyses and present insights to senior leadership.
- Prepare financial papers for the Steering Committee, Board, CEO, and CFO.
- Monitor business performance against budget and key KPI’s.
- Manage stakeholder relationships across divisional and corporate teams.
- Analyse strategic initiatives, including acquisitions and disposals, to support decisions.
- Collaborate with finance teams to ensure compliance, quality, and deadline adherence.
- Implement system and business‑process changes with relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure accurate recording and compliance of all financials monthly.
Requirements
cpa/ca
sap
excel
capital expenditure
project management
10+ years
The successful candidate will hold a degree with at least ten years of relevant financial experience, be CPA/CA qualified, and possess expertise in large ERP systems such as SAP and advanced Excel. Experience with capital expenditure, cost control, project and risk management, as well as business partnering with senior management, is essential; project‑based sector experience is desirable.
We embrace diversity in all its forms and encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, mature‑aged workers, and culturally diverse candidates. Our selection process includes relevant screening checks, pre‑employment medical assessments, and drug and alcohol screening.
- Hold a degree, 10+ years relevant experience, and CPA/CA qualification.
- Proficient in SAP or similar ERP systems and advanced Excel.
- Experience with capital expenditure, cost control, project and risk management.
- Strong business partnering, analytical, and detail‑oriented skills.
Benefits
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
- national criminal history check
- pre-employment medical assessment
- drug and alcohol screening
Overview
UGL Regional Linx was established in 2021, after parent company, UGL Limited was selected to deliver operations and maintenance of rail infrastructure for the Country Regional Network (CRN). This network ensures the safe movement of people and goods throughout the regions of NSW, and links Sydney with many important regional centres. UGL Regional Linx commenced operations on January 30 2022 and works on behalf of the client, Transport for NSW (TfNSW) and will be responsible for managing an important network of assets. As part of its operation, UGL Regional Linx’s scope of work includes: • Network operations • Rail infrastructure maintenance and implementation of a new train control system - UGL’s proprietary system, Sigview. • Asset and property management, and • Safety, access, performance, and environmental management. UGL Regional Linx has made a strong commitment to local and indigenous employment, further strengthening the organisation’s commitment to regional NSW. As part of its operations, UGL Regional Linx established its head office and Network Control Centre in the heart of the Central West, Orange, NSW. The CRN network includes: • 2,386 route kilometres of operational passenger and freight rail lines, including 996 km of branch line track used predominantly for haulage of grain, with lower mass and speed limits than other parts of the network • 3,139 route kilometres of non-operational lines • 27,000 hectares of land and infrastructure • 1,312 level crossings (300 active) • 1,200 property assets (including 356 heritage sites) • 600 rail under bridges and 384 road overbridges The CRN is a crucial piece of infrastructure to regional NSW and UGL Regional Linx is committed to ensure that it delivers for all customers, from rail passengers to farmers and industry.