Finance Shared Services GM - Transformation & Automation

Reo Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Superannuation

Job summary

Reo Recruitment in Sydney is seeking a General Manager - Finance Shared Services to lead the shared services function within a global technology services business. You will head 26 staff across AR, AP, Payroll and Project Accounting, driving performance and transformation.

Reporting to the Group CFO, you will shape the operating model across Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines, delivering automation, controls and scalable processes for future growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Shared Services leadership.
• Experience leading a 26-person team.
• Experience across AR, AP, payroll, and project accounting.
• Proven ability to drive automation and AI initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop a team of 26 across Sales Orders, AR, AP, Payroll and Project Accounting.
• Establish and drive a high-performing Shared Services operating model across Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines.
• Review processes and controls and identify opportunities for improvement from first principles.
• Take ownership of AR performance, including reducing aged receivables and improving cash collection.
• Strengthen PO, invoice and AP controls across the group.
• Drive automation and process improvement initiatives across the function including AI tech.
• Continue to develop a culture of engagement, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Lead and develop six direct reports, ensuring leadership depth.
• Support integration and standardisation of processes across acquisitions.
• Establish clear KPIs and performance measures for improvements.

Skills

Shared services leadership

Finance operations

Automation & AI

Team leadership

AR/AP payroll

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

CA/CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Automation tools

Job description

Reo Recruitment in Sydney is seeking a General Manager - Finance Shared Services to lead the shared services function within a global technology services business. You will head 26 staff across AR, AP, Payroll and Project Accounting, driving performance and transformation.

Reporting to the Group CFO, you will shape the operating model across Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines, delivering automation, controls and scalable processes for future growth.