Head of Finance Systems & Transformation
Melbourne CBD head office | Hybrid working
Drive finance transformation, process improvement and have a lasting impact on the function
The Opportunity
This is an opportunity for an experienced finance systems and transformation professional to take ownership of the governance, optimisation and ongoing evolution of a large organisation's Oracle ERP and EPM platforms.
This is a highly influential role with responsibility for the successful implementation of a greenfield Oracle Fusion implementation. The role will also play a key part in delivering future finance transformation initiatives and emerging AI-enabled capabilities.
The Challenge
Reporting to the Group CFO, your key responsibilities will include the following:
Own the governance of Oracle ERP and EPM, including chairing the change control board and providing functional sign-off for system configuration changes.
Act as the finance process design authority, driving standardisation and challenging unmanaged local variations.
Own and prioritise the finance improvement backlog, managing delivery against business cases, capacity and expected efficiency gains.
Lead the relationship with systems integrators and delivery partners, ensuring quality of delivery and a successful transition to ongoing support.
Own Oracle security and access governance, including segregation of duties and periodic access reviews.
Oversee key system integrations and master data governance, working closely with IT and Finance leadership.




Drive future Oracle capability deployment, including reconciliation automation, profitability and cost management, predictive cash forecasting and sustainability reporting.
Lead finance systems capability development, including training, technical skill development and the ongoing development of the Systems & Process team.
Support broader finance transformation, including the adoption and governance of AI-enabled Oracle capabilities.
The Expertise
Please consider expressing interest in this position if you possess the following:
Extensive experience in finance systems, finance transformation, ERP governance or finance operations leadership.
Proven experience with Oracle Fusion ERP and/or Oracle EPM in a leadership, governance or functional authority capacity.
Strong understanding of end-to-end finance processes, controls, governance and operating models.
Demonstrated experience leading post-implementation optimisation, continuous improvement and value realisation initiatives.
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across Finance, IT, systems integrators and external technology partners.
A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business, Information Systems or a related discipline.
CA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification would be preferred.
A robust understanding of change management, process standardisation and technology-enabled finance transformation.
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📌 Head Of Finance Systems & Transformation (Melbourne)
🏢 Thompsoncook
📍 Melbourne