Head of Accounting & Finance Transformation

thales; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Superannuation

Bonus

Free medical insurance

Hybrid work environment

Fitness Passport

Employee discounts

Parental leave

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Thales Australia is seeking a strategic Head of Accounting to lead our finance function during a period of transformation. Located in West Sydney, you’ll ensure the integrity of financial reporting and drive process improvements.

You’ll build high-performing onshore and offshore teams, spearhead ERP initiatives ( Oracle ), strengthen controls, and partner with senior leaders to influence business performance.

Qualifications

• Track record in financial and transactional accounting under IFRS and AU standards.
• Proven leadership across accounting operations and shared services.
• Experience managing offshore delivery partners.
• Strong stakeholder management at executive level.
• Experience driving process improvements and automation.
• ERP transformation experience, Oracle preferred.
• CA or CPA qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integrity of financial reporting, general ledger and balance sheet governance.
• Build high-performing onshore and offshore teams.
• Drive finance transformation, process optimisation and ERP implementation.
• Strengthen controls, reduce risk and improve operational efficiency.
• Partner with senior leaders to influence business performance and decision-making.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Australian Accounting Standards

Leadership

Offshore / BPO management

Stakeholder management

Process improvement / automation

ERP transformation (Oracle)

CA or CPA

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Thales Australia is seeking a strategic Head of Accounting to lead our finance function during a period of transformation. Located in West Sydney, you’ll ensure the integrity of financial reporting and drive process improvements.

You’ll build high-performing onshore and offshore teams, spearhead ERP initiatives ( Oracle ), strengthen controls, and partner with senior leaders to influence business performance.