Finance Systems Specialist – ERP & Finance Modernisation
Melbourne, Australia | Posted on 09/04/2026
MaintainTechnology is sourcing an experienced finance functionalspecialist for a major Australian public-sector ERP andfinance modernisation program.
The program is retiringlegacy systems and consolidating finance capability ontoa modern enterprise platform.
This role providesindependent, evidence-based finance input during thediscovery and planning phase supporting systemselection, current-state assessment, and the design ofoptions for a consolidated future-state financearchitecture.
KEYRESPONSIBILITIES Discovery & Current-State
Facilitate finance discovery workshops with stakeholders
Assess existingfinance systems, processes and pain points
Documentcurrent-state and capability gaps
Produce adiscovery report and high-level architecture design
Develop andpresent evidence-based solution options
Align optionswith the enterprise finance architecture
Supporttechnology (product) selection with finance input
Support systemsintegrator (SI) selection and evaluation
Contributefinance requirements to procurement activities
Core finance
Loan management
Expense management
Assist withroadmap and consolidation planning
Advise onsequencing within the broader program
Help avoidinvestment in systems soon to be replaced
Engage program,finance and technology stakeholders
Provideindependent, evidence-based advice
Communicateoptions clearly to decision-makers
THE ROLE




The FinanceSystems Specialist works alongside the program team to assistwith technology selection and systems integrator (SI) selection, assess existing finance systems, and shape discovery andplanning across core finance, loan management and expensemanagement.
The role is hands-on and delivery-focused:facilitating workshops, producing a discovery report andhigh-level architecture design, and presenting solution optionsfor consolidation with the departmental enterprise financearchitecture.
Best suited to amid-experience finance functional consultant who can operateindependently, translate business needs into clear systemrequirements, and give pragmatic, well-evidenced advice duringa rapid-moving discovery phase.
Solution Design& Options
Technology &SI; Selection
Finance DomainScope
StakeholderEngagement
Requirements
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Required
Finance systems/ ERP functional experience (core finance)
Discovery,current-state assessment and requirements gathering
Solution optionsanalysis and high-level solution design
Exposure totechnology selection and SI / vendor selection
Strong workshopfacilitation and clear documentation
Melbourne-based and able to work minimum 3 days/week on-site
Desirable
Public sector orgovernment program experience
Loan managementand/or expense management exposure
ERPmodernisation, migration or consolidation programs
JOB SNAPSHOT
Employment type: Contract
Term: 7 months +12 + 12 extensions
Location:Melbourne, VIC
Workarrangement: On-site minimum 3 days/week
Industry: PublicSector / Enterprise Technology
Clearance: Notrequired (existing viewed favourably)
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📌 Finance Systems Specialist – Erp & Finance Modernisation (Melbourne)
🏢 Maintain
📍 Melbourne