JOB DETAILS

We have been engaged by a long standing client of ours to assist in securing someone to take on the role of Finance Functional Lead for a 3yr program of work to be based out of Sydney, NSW. 

Reporting directly into the ERP Program Manager - you will works side by side a number of high profile Leads and Managers. 


The Finance Functional Lead has responsibility to:

• End-to-end delivery skills derived from multiple large-scale ERP transformations, including in-depth knowledge of Finance ERP application modules, hands on design, configuration and testing capabilities in ERP software, and project leadership capability managing staff with similar skills
• Extensive knowledge of end-to-end Finance business processes, including relevant accounting practices, regulatory requirements and standards
• Advanced understanding of Chart of Account data requirements
• Strong Digital Finance Transformation capability, with strong understanding of data flow, process, automation, delegation matrix, and role mapping
• ERP Software and System Integrator vendor selection acumen, as well as vendor management skills across throughout the program and project lifecycle (particularly design and implementation)
• End-to-end project leadership skills in both Waterfall and Agile projects (including experience in Agile delivery methods and techniques, e.g. daily stand-ups, prototyping, sprints, retrospectives).
• Strong capability to establish, develop, and implement business processes and procedures that align with the processes within industry standards and best practices
• In-depth expertise for utilising process design, automation and implementation methodologies (including BPMN, LEAN, Six Sigma and Value Stream Mapping)
• Advanced capability to understand, isolate and interpret business needs and develop appropriate technical solutions
• Excellent stakeholder management capability (including managing senior stakeholders, managing complex stakeholder interests and expectations, and co-ordinating and managing activities in a complex stakeholder landscape)
• Advanced Organisational Change Management skillsets to guide stakeholders through the transformation journey
• Excellent written and oral communication skills (including the ability to prepare and deliver detailed reports, briefings and presentations on projects under delivery to a variety of audiences, as well as being able to communicate complicated concepts in business terms to business stakeholders, and technical terms to technology stakeholders as appropriate)

ERP and Finance Functional experience required: 

• 10 yrs’ experience in a program and/or project leadership role within Finance ERP implementation programs
• Broad exposure to ERP Finance application modules in the following business process areas: budgeting and forecasting, order to cash, procurement, asset management and chart of accounts
• Proven track record of delivering Digital Finance Transformation programs
• Experience in leading large-scale Technology Change Programs through delivery and transition to business-as-usual arrangements
• Strong track record in managing complex stakeholder interests and expectations
• Previous experience with multiple complex ERP systems implementations preferred (e.g. Oracle, SAP, Workday)
  

IF you have a valid Australian work visa or PR in place - please do get in touch - unfortunately this position doe not offer sponsorship.