Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a Process Improvement Lead to drive operational excellence across Finance and Supply Chain. Partnering with key stakeholders, you will lead process improvement initiatives, optimise P2P processes, improve data integrity, and deliver technology-enabled business outcomes across our Rail & Transit Systems business. Ideal for a commercially minded professional who thrives on solving complex challenges and driving change.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a proactive and collaborative professional who enjoys improving processes, solving complex business challenges, and driving change. You will be a strong communicator, comfortable working across multiple teams, and passionate about delivering practical solutions that improve business performance. You will bring a continuous improvement mindset, a high attention to detail, and the ability to influence stakeholders while delivering outcomes in a fast-paced environment

Key Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement initiatives across Finance and Supply Chain, focusing on efficiency, automation, and standardisation
• Identify process gaps, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Improve Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) processes, including purchase orders, invoicing, receipting, and GRNI management
• Support the delivery of technology, automation, and system improvement initiatives.
• Partner with stakeholders across Finance, Supply Chain, and Shared Services to drive change and transformation outcomes.
• Prepare management reports and provide insights on unresolved balances and risks.
• 5+ years' experience in Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, or Business Improvement roles.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end P2P processes and their financial impacts.
• Experience leading continuous improvement or transformation initiatives.
• Strong systems capability, including ERP platforms and business reporting tools
• Experience with ERP systems such as JDEGS, Maximo, or similar is desirable.

Skills & Experience

• 5+ years' experience in Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, or Business Improvement roles.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end P2P processes and their financial impacts.
• Experience leading continuous improvement or transformation initiatives.
• Strong systems capability, including ERP platforms and business reporting tools
• Experience with ERP systems such as JDEGS, Maximo, or similar is desirable.

For any further queries please contact fionahbryant1@downergroup.com – applications will not be accepted via this email.

Employment with Downer is subject to a Pre-Employment Medical, and on-going drug and alcohol screening.

Downer does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from Recruitment Agencies.

Notwithstanding the location of this position, all qualified Australian citizens and permanent residents from all locations are encouraged to apply.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.