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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