About Keolis

Keolis ANZ is one of Australia's largest private providers of multi-modal public transport.

Keolis has a long-term commitment to Australia and New Zealand and aspires to be the partner of choice for public transport authorities by delivering on our commitment to “think like a passenger”. At the heart of this approach, we work closely with our clients, the community, and our customers to understand their objectives. We then work in partnership to deliver a shared vision for a city or region.

In Australia, Keolis is the proud operator of 6 business units within the bus group including our brands of Keolis Northern Beaches, Keolis Hunter, Hornibrook Bus Lines, Path Transit, Link SA and SouthLink. Together we operate a fleet of over 1,500 vehicles from our depots located in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia.

Why join us?

There's never been a more exciting time to join as we transition to a Zero Emission Bus Fleet in a number of our major contract regions across Australia.

You will be a part of a dynamic and enthusiastic team that delivers the best possible bus transportation across Australia.

We want our people to take pride in what they do, have a passion for creating connections and relish the opportunity to develop a fulfilling career.

Competitive salary package on offer including employee benefits such as novated leasing, discounts with hundreds of retailers in over 9000 locations across Australia with big name brands, health and wellbeing programs for you and your family!

About the role

As an experienced Finance Manager, you will be responsible for the commercial and financial success of the business for our Southlink and Link SA business units in South Australia based primarily at our Mt Barker depot. You will effectively maintain efficient finance and administration processes including the payroll function. You will be an active member of the management team, focusing on the key result areas of safety, people and service delivery while enhancing financial performance.

Key responsibilities

- Contract Management and compliance





- Build trusting relationships with key clients and contract managers

- Report and monitor contract performance indicators and abatements

- Maximise overall business financials via activities including application of contract variations, cost control of labour and supplier expenses

- Monitor company cash, funding and financial guarantees

- Assist in development of the Business plan, encompassing planning for safety, people, service quality and financial performance including developing and following up actions with Operational teams

- Conduct analysis of revenue and expenditure, report on findings and provide recommendations on variances, issues and trends

- Prepare annual and 5-year revenue and expenditure, balance sheet, cash flow and investment budgets

- Prepare regular and ad hoc reports for the Management team about financial performance, including analysis of variances from budgets

- Approve major purchases, payments, accounting journal entries and write-offs within delegation, and ensure managers comply with delegations

- Record and manage the financial impact of physical and property assets to ensure they are protected and controlled in accordance with accounting standards, Group standards and audit requirements

- Manage administration in areas including revenue (invoicing), accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll

- Manage and review the financial and administrative procedures to ensure compliance with the legislative requirements, payroll tax, superannuation, insurances, fringe benefits tax, company policies, and quality systems

- Take responsibility and be accountable for actions to mitigate risks related to Finance

- Ensure management of all Information Systems and contractors (systems include Austrics, NetBI, Telematics, MyOSH, TIMS,



MicOpay and Microsoft Dynamics GP)

- Manage and oversee the finance and administrative team including effective development and resource planning with the support of the Senior Accountant

About you

- Significant experience operating in similar senior Finance capacity.

- Leading the finance and payroll functions in a complex business

- Tertiary qualification in accounting with membership to CPA Australia or Institute of Chartered Accountants (CA), or equivalent experience in finance and accounting

- Extensive knowledge and experience in accounting and administrative procedures, including payroll

- Expert level in reporting, financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting

- Solid analytical and problem-solving skills

- Ability to facilitate business planning processes

- Experience of leading commercial negotiations

- Excellent knowledge in using accounting and financial systems, and other MS Office applications (including PowerBi and PowerQuery)

- Experience using Microsoft Dynamics GP Accounting and Sage MicrOpay (payroll) would be an advantage

- Work experience in the public transport industry or bus operations would be a plus

- Strong leadership and team management skills, including motivating and developing team members

- Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills for consultation with the Public Transport Authority (client) and all levels within the organisation (internal)

- Strong negotiation skills and high integrity for commercial confidence

- Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines efficiently and effectively

- Well-developed oral, written communication and presentation skills

How to apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume by applying below. All applications must be received by 25 September 2026.

As an employer who embraces Equal Opportunity and promotes diversity, we encourage men and women of all ages and backgrounds, including indigenous Australians, to apply.

This role is being sourced directly by Keolis. We respectfully request no agency approaches.

📌 Finance & Administration Manager (Mount Barker)
🏢 Southlink(SA
📍 Mount Barker