Join us at Horizon West Bus and Coachlines and be a part of a team that values safety, compliance, and operational excellence!

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the accurate and compliant execution of all financial operations in line with the strategic objectives of the business unit and corporate governance requirements. As such, this position demands a highly skilled and experienced individual who can handle complex financial data, lead projects, and provide strategic insights to senior management. You will ideally possess strong accounting acumen, analytical prowess, and excellent leadership abilities. 

Duties

As the Finance Manager, you will play a crucial role in our organisation by:

• Lead end-to-end financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, ensuring accuracy, compliance, robust variance analysis and high-quality financial insights.

• Manage cash flow, payroll, accounts receivable and payable, optimising working capital, maintaining controls and ensuring statutory and legislative compliance.

• Analyse costs, profitability and financial performance, developing models and recommendations to drive efficiency, risk management and informed decision-making.

• Partner with senior leaders, People & Culture and operational teams to support strategic planning, capital budgeting, remuneration reviews, business growth and investment decisions.

• Develop and lead the finance function by mentoring staff, overseeing audits, strengthening internal controls, and driving continuous system and process improvements.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 
• Chartered Accountant or Certified Practising Accountant Qualification. 
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in accounting or finance, with at least 3-5 years in a senior or management role. 
• Proficiency in accounting software, financial modelling, and data analysis tools. 
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights.
• Proven leadership and adaptability, with high attention to detail in fast-paced, complex environments.

Benefits

• A dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and development.
• The chance to contribute to a leading transit organisation committed to safety and customer satisfaction. 
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

How to Apply

Click APPLY and fill in as much information as you can in the track record section of the application, paying close attention to each question.

We are requesting your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are the best person for this position.

Applications close by 5pm Friday 20^th March 2026. 

About Horizons West

Horizons West is part of Kelsian Group Limited, Australia’s largest integrated land and marine, tourism and public transport service provider with established international operations in London, USA and Singapore. As at 30 June 2025, Kelsian directly employs over 12,800 people and operates over 5,870 buses, 124 vessels and 24 light rail vehicles that delivered more than 383 million customer journeys over the last year.

We aim to provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities that are free from barriers, support and celebrate the diverse talents of our team members, improve awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion across our organisation, and enable our leaders to champion diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.