Finance Transformation Program Manager

Allianz; Sydney; On-site; AUD 166,000 - 277,000; Part time

Job summary

Allianz is seeking a Finance Transformation Program Manager in Sydney on a day-rate contract. You will lead major ERP/finance modernization programs, including ERP/GL replacement, and ensure business outcomes across Finance, Technology and Data.

Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement are essential to drive adoption and long-term performance uplift. The role requires deep experience in large-scale IT and business transformations within financial services, with a focus on SAP S/4HANA and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline with accreditations where required.
• Extensive experience in project management, insurance, or financial services.
• Proven track record leading large IT and business transformation programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead major Finance Transformation Projects including an ERP/GL replacement.
• Translate strategy into a clear transformation roadmap and priorities.
• Engage senior Finance and Technology executives and governance forums.
• Manage strategic delivery partners and vendors (RFI/RFP processes).
• Drive business outcomes with structure in a matrixed organisation.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

ERP transformation

SAP S/4HANA

Data reporting

Finance processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

FINANCE TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM MANAGER – SYDNEY – DAY RATE CONTRACT

At Allianz, we’re proud to be named one of the Best Workplaces in Australia 2025 and a Great Place to Work. As a leading global insurance and asset management brand, we prioritise care for our customers, the planet, and each other. We hire the very best people to further our commitment to caring and securing the future for our customers.

We offer an inclusive workplace where everyone feels like they belong, while promoting a culture of lifelong learning, development, and global mobility. Join us and share your ideas, be inspired, give back to the community and feel proud to be a part of an organisation doing meaningful work that matters while supporting sustainability, mental health, and well-being.

Let’s care for tomorrow, so we can create a better future together, for everyone.

About the role

• The primary purpose of this role is to lead the delivery of major AAL Finance Transformation Projects including an ERP GL replacement as part of a global transformation Program. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for driving major finance transformation.
• The successful candidate must think beyond technology delivery and beyond the ERP/GL implementation itself, ensuring broader business transformation outcomes, stakeholder adoption, and long-term finance performance uplift.
• Lead and drive the delivery of AAL's Finance transformation agenda, working across Finance, Technology, Data and Group stakeholders.
• Demonstrate experience delivering major ERP / Finance systems transformation, with SAP S/4HANA experience highly desirable, including an understanding of finance processes, general ledger, consolidation and reporting.
• Deliver Finance data and reporting transformation, including integration of source systems, finance data platforms and downstream regulatory/management reporting.
• Apply relevant experience in Australian financial services industry, with General Insurance experience highly desirable.
• Translate Finance strategy and business outcomes into a clear transformation roadmap, delivery priorities and executable initiatives.
• Operate effectively within a large, matrixed organisation, navigating competing priorities and dependencies across business, technology, data and Group/global teams.
• Manage senior stakeholders, with the ability to engage and influence Finance and Technology executives, functional leaders and governance forums.
• Manage strategic delivery partners and vendors, including RFI/RFP processes, commercial engagement and delivery oversight.
• Operate in an evolving transformation environment, with the ability to bring structure and direction where scope, sequencing and dependencies continue to develop.
• Combine strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery, taking ownership of issues and driving initiatives through tangible outcomes.

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and industry accreditations where necessary.
• Extensive experience in project management, insurance, or financial services.
• Proven track record leading large‑scale IT and business transformation change programs.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills, with business and financial acumen.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of communicating with audiences at all levels with clarity, impact, and influence.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, utilizing data‑driven insights for decision‑making.
• Demonstrated ability to partner and collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders to establish strong professional relationships and influence outcome.

About Allianz Group

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.

At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matters, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

Adjustments and support

If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to *******@allianz.com.au for a confidential conversation.

Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow. www.allianz.com.au/careers