Commercial Finance Manager: Fp&A, Automation & Strategy

Michael Page Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jemena is seeking a Finance Automation & Improvement Manager to lead automation, reporting and process improvement initiatives across Finance, Data and Technology in Melbourne, Australia. The role focuses on delivering measurable business value, simplifying processes, strengthening controls and improving decision-making.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, mentor a small team and drive continuous improvement across the Finance function.

Qualifications

• Finance, commerce, business or IS qualifications; CA/CPA advantageous.
• Strong finance operations knowledge: planning, forecasting, reporting, insights.
• Experience leading automation, reporting and data solutions for business outcomes.
• Working knowledge of SAP, Power BI; S/4HANA highly regarded.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills with focus on data quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation, reporting and process improvement initiatives that deliver measurable business value.
• Build and manage a pipeline of Finance improvement opportunities, balancing impact, effort and risk.
• Partner with stakeholders to simplify processes, strengthen controls and improve decision-making.
• Deliver practical solutions from discovery and design through to implementation, adoption and benefits realisation.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Finance, Data and Operations to achieve successful outcomes.
• Mentor a small team while driving meaningful change and continuous improvement across the Finance function.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Analytical thinking

Change management

Education

Finance/Commerce/Business or IS

CA/CPA advantageous

Tools

SAP

Power BI

S/4HANA

Job description

Finance Automation & Improvement Manager

Join a team focused on making Finance simpler, smarter and more connected. This role leads automation, reporting and process improvement initiatives across Finance, Data and Technology.

What you\'ll do

• Lead automation, reporting and process improvement initiatives that deliver measurable business value.
• Build and manage a pipeline of Finance improvement opportunities, balancing impact, effort and risk.
• Partner with stakeholders to simplify processes, strengthen controls and improve decision-making.
• Deliver practical solutions from discovery and design through to implementation, adoption and benefits realisation.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Finance, Data and Operations to achieve successful outcomes.
• Mentor a small team while driving meaningful change and continuous improvement across the Finance function.

Qualifications / Experience

• Relevant qualifications in Finance, Commerce, Business or Information Systems; CA or CPA qualifications are advantageous.
• Strong understanding of Finance operations, including planning, forecasting, reporting and performance insights.
• Ability to identify opportunities to simplify processes, strengthen controls and improve ways of working.
• Demonstrated experience leading and delivering automation, reporting and data solutions to deliver practical business outcomes.
• Working knowledge of SAP, Power BI and other business intelligence tools; S/4HANA experience is highly regarded.
• Strong analytical, Excel and problem-solving skills, with a focus on sustainable improvements and data quality.

About us

Jemena is an Australian energy company with a diverse workforce and a focus on safety, quality and sustainability. We encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Recruitment Process

During our recruitment process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including pre-employment medicals, reference checks and police checks.

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