- Tier 1 PE Backed Business | FMCG Business
- Western Sydney location | 2 days WFH | Parking onsite
- SAP S4/HANA experience is essential

The Opportunity

Our client is an established and growing business currently focused on enhancing the effectiveness of its finance systems and processes. With SAP S/4HANA at the centre of its finance function, the business is looking to engage an experienced Finance Systems Manager to drive system optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded finance systems professional with strong SAP experience and a passion for process improvement. Working closely with the Group Financial Controller, CFO, Finance, IT and operational stakeholders, you will play a key role in identifying system inefficiencies, improving financial processes, strengthening controls and enhancing reporting capabilities across the business.

The Challenge

Reporting to the Financial Controller, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

- Driving the optimisation and effective utilisation of SAP S/4HANA, identifying opportunities to improve system functionality and workflows
- Reviewing and improving end-to-end finance processes across R2R, P2P and O2C, with a focus on automation, efficiency and standardisation
- Managing system enhancements, configuration, testing and implementation, working closely with internal teams and external SAP partners
- Strengthening financial controls, approval workflows, system access and finance master data integrity
- Enhancing financial reporting, dashboards and management information, including improving existing Excel-based reporting
- Engaging with Finance, IT and operational stakeholders to gather requirements, deliver improvements and support system adoption




- Managing finance systems improvement initiatives from planning through to implementation, documentation and handover

The Expertise

Please consider expressing interest if you possess the following:

- A background in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems or a related discipline will be highly regarded. CA/CPA qualifications will also be advantageous
- Strong hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA, ideally within a finance function
- Sound understanding of core accounting processes, including R2R, P2P, O2C, general ledger, AP, AR and financial reporting
- Proven experience identifying and delivering finance systems improvements, process optimisation and automation initiatives
- Experience managing system enhancements, configuration, testing and implementation, including working with external SAP implementation partners
- Strong understanding of financial controls, master data integrity, reporting and system governance
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across Finance, IT and operational teams

The Next Step

If this position will enhance your career and you would like further details on the client, the role, remuneration, or a copy of the position description, please call Eloise Farrell for a confidential discussion on 0484 050 ***. Alternatively, please apply via the link below.

About ThompsonCook

At ThompsonCook we develop robust relationships with top accounting and finance professionals across Australia. We specialise in recruiting for key finance function roles including:

- Chief Financial Officers, Treasury, Tax & Audit Leaders
- Finance Managers & Financial Controller
- Commercial Finance & Financial Planning & Analysis
- Financial & Management Accountants
- Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Payroll

We support our clients with both permanent and contracting recruitment solutions, ensuring they secure the best finance talent in the market.

📌 Finance Systems Manager | $180,000 package | SAP S/4HANA (Sydney)
🏢 Thompsoncook
📍 Sydney