Business Process Owner

Hastings Deering; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career development opportunities

Health & Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Sime Industrial is seeking a seasoned Business Process Owner to lead the finance stream within its ERP transformation program. You will govern end-to-end finance processes, drive standardisation, and partner with Finance leaders and project teams to deliver value across the dealer network.

Join a flexible, hybrid work environment with a focus on continuous improvement, governance excellence and capability development to support sustained business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience leading process ownership or large-scale transformation initiatives.
• Experience partnering with finance leaders to drive standardisation and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary owner for the finance stream and align priorities.
• Govern end-to-end finance processes and ensure compliance with objectives.
• Partner with Finance leaders and project teams to identify standardisation opportunities.
• Review initiatives, manage risks and drive process adoption.
• Provide governance and decision-making support across the operating model.

Skills

Process ownership

BPM

Stakeholder engagement

Finance governance

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Tools

D365 Financials

Job description

At Sime Industrial, we are modernising the way we work to prepare for a digital future, one that enhances both the Customer and Employee Experience. We will achieve this through a multiyear ERP transformation program then an ongoing governance model post implementation, focused on simplifying, standardising and strengthening the way we operate across our Caterpillar dealerships.

We are seeking an experienced Business Process Owner to join the

Business Process Excellence team in a permanent, full-time role to serve as the strategic process owner for the finance stream.

In this role, you will provide governance, direction and support across end-to-end finance processes, ensuring they are aligned to both program objectives and future business needs.

Working closely with finance leaders across our dealer network, subject matter experts, project teams and key stakeholders, you will drive process standardisation, continuous improvement and business readiness.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Serve as the primary business process owner for the finance stream, ensuring business priorities and process outcomes are aligned.
• Own and govern end-to-end finance processes, ensuring consistency, effectiveness and alignment to organisational objectives.
• Define and drive the future direction of finance processes, balancing operational requirements, compliance obligations and strategic priorities.
• Partner with Finance leaders, subject matter experts and program teams to identify opportunities for process optimisation and standardisation.
• Review and prioritise process-related initiatives, enhancements and change requests impacting finance operations.
• Act as the key escalation point for process risks, issues, dependencies and stakeholder concerns.
• Establish and monitor process performance measures, driving accountability and a process-centric culture across the organisation.
• Provide direction and guidance to process design and BPE teams to ensure solutions align with the future-state operating model.
• Maintain visibility of key risks, issues and dependencies, ensuring appropriate governance and decision-making occurs.
• Champion continuous improvement, capability development and effective process adoption across the business.

What You'll Bring:

• Demonstrated experience in process ownership, business process management (BPM), product ownership or large-scale business transformation programs.
• Strong understanding of finance processes, governance frameworks, controls, process design and continuous improvement principles.
• Experience partnering with Finance leaders and stakeholders to drive process standardisation and operational excellence.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to build alignment across diverse business groups and geographic locations.
• Experience working within D365 Financial systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with the ability to assess impacts, manage risks and make informed decisions.
• The resilience and adaptability to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities and drive outcomes through change.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage, influence and challenge constructively at all levels of the organisation.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Who are we and why work with us?

Sime is a partner of choice for some of the world’s best brands in the Industrial and Motors sectors. With operations in 17 countries and territories and a strong footprint in Asia Pacific, we continue to grow, delivering sustainable value to our stakeholders through operational excellence, high-performance standards and good corporate governance.

When you join our teamat Sime Industrial,you’llbenefitfrom:

• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance– We prioritise your well-being with flexible working hoursand hybrid office and work from home arrangements.
• Innovation & Improvement– We drive continuous improvement through dedicated initiatives, and embrace technological advancements to stay at the forefront of our industry.
• Career Development: You are provided with continuous learning and development opportunities, opportunities to attend relevant conferences and industry events, and incredible growth opportunities through our Sime network.
• Health & Wellbeing Support– Dedicated programs and utilities to support your physical, mental, and financial health, such as our Employee Assistance Program, free health checks, and discounted private health insurance.
• Financial Benefits: Enjoy a rewarding salary package with yearly reviews, along with a range of other benefits to support your financial wellbeing including salary continuance insurance protection insurance, paid parental leave, discounts at major retailers just to name a few!

If you’re interested in growing your career with a large, diverse organisation, we’d love to hear from you!

Enquiries: 1300 071 ***

Contact: Megan Reidy – ***********@hastingsdeering.com.au

Sime Industrial follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your Talent Acquisition Partner will support you through the process.