• Help shape the future of Melbourne’s iconic tram network 
• Highly strategic and transformative commercial finance leadership role 
• Drive commercial & financial performance in complex stakeholder environment

About the Organisation

Yarra Trams operates Melbourne’s iconic tram network, the world’s largest, and plays a critical role in keeping the city moving. With more than 20 million passenger trips taken each year, Yarra Trams connects thousands of people with places every day. Now proudly operated by Yarra Journey Makers (YJM), a joint venture between Transdev Australia and John Holland, and partnering with the Department of Transport and Planning, transport agencies and operators, YJM is leading one of the most significant transport modernisation programs in Australia. With a deep commitment to safety, sustainability, and delivering a world-class passenger experience, YJM ensures the city’s tram network supports Melbourne’s growth, providing a fully integrated, sustainable transport service for the people of Melbourne.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director, Commercial Finance, the Head of Commercial Finance – Projects is a senior leadership role responsible for driving commercial and financial performance across YJM’s portfolio of infrastructure and Rolling Stock projects. You will work closely with the Projects Leadership Team and key stakeholders to develop strategic financial pipelines, manage commercial risks and opportunities, and drive improvements across contract management, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, procurement, variation management and claims management. This role will provide strategic input into critical client and supplier negotiations, support supply chain optimisation, and oversee a team responsible for delivering financial analysis, insights, and reporting. A key focus of the role will be applying a commercial focus to the management of variation claims.

About You

You are a high calibre, commercially astute finance leader with a strategic mindset and extensive experience building best practice commercial finance functions, ideally in major project environments within heavy industry, infrastructure, construction, or transport. You bring a strong background in financial, contract and commercial management, outstanding negotiation and influencing skills, and a proven ability to skilfully lead and manage complex stakeholder relationships. With extensive change management and transformation experience, you are driven to demonstrate value and comfortable operating in fast-paced, matrix environments, bringing a strategic, forward-looking approach to financial leadership. Your experience includes building high-performing teams, driving efficiency programs, and engaging confidently with internal and external stakeholders, ideally including government and tier 1 contractors. CA/CPA qualifications essential.

For more information, please contact Andrea Ogden, Partner at SHK via email andrea.ogden@shk.com.au quoting reference 3120876 or click ‘Apply for this job’. Direct and third-party applications will be forwarded to SHK.