GM - Finance Shared Services

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

Location: Sydney CBD, NSW
Salary Package: $180k – $220k DOE + Super + Bonus
Role Highlight: Lead the Finance Shared Services function within a global technology services business.

Role Overview

Due to continued growth and a significant focus on operational improvement, a rare opportunity exists for an experienced General Manager - Finance Shared Services to lead the shared services function of an established ASX-listed Australian technology services business.

Reporting directly to the Group CFO, this is a genuine opportunity to take ownership of the function and improve its effectiveness from first principles. The successful candidate will lead a team of 26 across Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Project Accounting and Order Management.

The role will be both strategic and operational, with clear ownership of a number of existing business challenges including AR ageing, PO and invoice controls, process efficiency and automation. With the business having grown significantly through acquisition, this is an opportunity for a proven Shared Services leader to bring best-practice thinking, establish stronger processes and controls, and create a scalable operating model for the next phase of growth.

Responsibilities

The role will have overall responsibility for the performance, development and transformation of the Finance Shared Services function, including:

• 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 existing 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 identifying opportunities to leverage technology and AI to improve efficiency and scalability
• Continue to develop a strong culture of engagement, accountability and continuous improvement
• Lead and develop six direct reports, ensuring capability and leadership depth across the function
• Support the integration and standardisation of processes across the businesses acquired by the group
• Establish clear KPIs and performance measures that drive measurable improvements across Shared Services

Candidate Profile

You will be an experienced Shared Services leader with 10+ years experience in Shared Services leadership, combined with a genuine passion for building and improving high-performing finance operations.

The successful candidate will be motivated by the opportunity to push the agenda of continuous improvement and demonstrate a strong understanding of what best practice looks like.

You will bring strong technical and operational fundamentals, with experience in leading sizeable teams, with a proven track record of maintaining culture, high engagement and performance.

Candidates coming from a recognised best-in-class Shared Services environment will also be strongly considered and above all, you will be a strong people leader who can balance strategic thinking with hands‑on operational execution. You will be comfortable identifying problems, developing solutions and then driving those solutions through to measurable outcomes.

Our client has experienced significant growth through acquisition and is now focused on creating further scale while improving operational efficiency. This role sits at the heart of that agenda, with the successful candidate having genuine influence over how Finance Shared Services evolves.

The culture is a significant differentiator. The corporate leadership team is characterised by long tenure and internal loyalty and there is a strong social culture, high levels of engagement, and a genuine focus on recognising and developing people. The business also has a clear commitment to creating a positive and respectful environment.

• Lead a team of 26 people
• Be Rewarded: $180k – $220k base + Super + Bonus
• Significant exposure to automation, AI and finance transformation