Lead Finance systems across Anaplan, Power BI and Profitability Reporting
Hands-on technical leadership designing solutions across planning, forecasting and financial analytics
Drive automation, continuous improvement and Finance capability
Join Pacific National – Australia's largest private rail freight operator
Every day we transport millions of tonnes of critical freight around the country for our customers.
We haul coal, intermodal containers, steel, and bulk commodities that keep Australia moving.
We are seeking a Finance Systems Lead to lead the ongoing development, optimisation and management of key Finance systems, with a strong focus on Anaplan and Power BI.
Working closely with Finance, Technology and business stakeholders, you will use your technical expertise and commercial understanding to improve planning, forecasting, reporting and profitability insights across the business.
What You'll Do
Lead the development, optimisation and governance of Anaplan across Finance, supporting annual budgeting, monthly forecasting and BAU activities
Act as the Finance Anaplan subject matter expert, overseeing model design, integrations, performance, controls and best-practice standards
Lead Power BI development across Finance, delivering sophisticated dashboards, reporting and analytics using data modelling, DAX and Power Query
Own and continuously improve the Profitability Reporting Framework, providing accurate and commercially meaningful insights and recommendations
Identify opportunities to automate, simplify and improve Finance systems,



reporting and processes
Work with senior Finance, Technology and business stakeholders to translate requirements into practical technical solutions
What You'll Bring
Anaplan Solution Architect certification or higher is essential
Hands-on experience building and optimising complex Anaplan models
Strong Anaplan administration experience including governance, user management, integrations and performance
Strong Power BI development experience, including sophisticated dashboards, data modelling, DAX and Power Query
Experience developing financial, commercial or profitability reporting frameworks
Experience with Python for data processing, automation, integration or financial analytics will be highly regarded
Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate technical requirements into practical business solutions
Why join us?
At Pacific National we value diversity, inclusion, and the contribution of each team member.
Our values underpin our commitment to create an inclusive culture where everyone is accepted.
Some of the benefits we offer are:
Paid parental leave
Discounted travel and insurance
Novated Leasing
Fitness Passport
Inclusive, values-driven culture
We live by our Values: Make it Easy, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, and Own It – helping us build strong connections and do our best work every day.
Ready to deliver what matters?
Click 'Apply Now' and start your journey with Pacific National.
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📌 Senior Finance Systems Specialist (New South Wales)
🏢 Pacific National
📍 New South Wales