Finance Transformation Lead: Automation & Data Governance

Automic Group

Sydney

On-site

AUD 170,000 - 210,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Automic Group is seeking a strategic Finance Transformation Lead to drive a major Finance Transformation Program for a 9-month fixed-term contract in Sydney. You will oversee automation, data governance and systems improvement, delivering scalable finance solutions in collaboration with Technology, Operations, Legal and People.

Reporting to the CFO, you will mentor a small team and partner with senior stakeholders to achieve measurable efficiency, controls, and growth.

Qualifications

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related discipline.
Minimum 5 years of consulting experience in finance transformation, ideally with a Big 4.
Track record of leading end-to-end finance transformation programs with measurable outcomes.
Strong project and program management expertise, including governance, budget management, vendor management and multi-stream delivery.
Experience implementing finance systems, ERP platforms, automation initiatives or operational transformation programs.
Strong understanding of finance processes, controls and data governance principles.
Demonstrated success partnering with Technology teams to deliver systems and automation outcomes.
Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and change management skills.
Proven leadership experience managing and developing small cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Lead and deliver Automic's Finance Transformation Program, including governance, budgeting, planning, reporting and benefits realisation.
Prioritise and manage a portfolio of transformation initiatives, balancing impact, effort, urgency and business dependencies.
Drive automation and process improvement across billing, accounts payable, collections, payroll, reconciliations and financial reporting.
Partner closely with Technology to deliver finance systems integrations and support AI-driven automation opportunities.
Redesign and optimise finance processes to improve efficiency, scalability and user experience.
Lead the company's data governance program, establishing data ownership, controls and consistent master data standards across the business.
Track program benefits, including productivity gains, cost savings and risk reduction, reporting outcomes to senior leadership.
Build strong stakeholder relationships across the organisation and lead change management activities to support successful adoption.
Mentor and develop a small team, building long-term transformation and project delivery capability within Finance.