Senior Finance Systems Lead

AFL; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The AFL is seeking a Senior Finance Systems Lead to strengthen and evolve its finance technology ecosystem, including Dynamics 365, Workday planning tools and AI-enabled enhancements. Based at AFL House in Melbourne, you will lead system delivery, support and continuous improvement while collaborating with Finance, Technology, Data & Analytics and club stakeholders.

You will own the finance systems roadmap, manage one direct report and ensure secure, scalable, and compliant solutions across the

Qualifications

• Five+ years in a finance systems, ERP or enterprise applications role.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations.
• Experience contributing to an accounting system change or implementation.
• Strong knowledge of finance processes, controls and operations.
• Ability translate business needs into practical system solutions with Finance and Tech teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the performance and evolution of AFL's finance technology ecosystem.
• Own the finance systems roadmap across core platforms and integrations.
• Manage one direct report and collaborate with Finance, Technology, Data & Analytics and clubs.
• Lead projects from requirements through testing, implementation and adoption.
• Improve processes via Power Platform, automation and AI capabilities.
• Oversee data flows, reporting, controls and testing.

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations

Workday Adaptive Planning

Power Platform

Copilot Studio

Job description

Join the team shaping the future of Australia's game.

This is your chance to do work that has real impact, in an organisation that moves fast, aims high and plays a meaningful role in the lives of millions across the country through football. Every role at the AFL helps progress the game, so more people can love it, connect with it and see what is possible through it.

The opportunity

As Senior Finance Systems Lead, you’ll help strengthen the systems, processes and information that support financial decision-making across the AFL and participating clubs.

In this full-time role based at AFL House in Melbourne, you’ll manage, optimise and evolve the AFL’s finance systems, combining operational support with project delivery, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement. You’ll own the finance systems roadmap, lead one direct report and work closely with Finance, Technology, Data & Analytics, club stakeholders and external partners to deliver secure, scalable and practical solutions.

What you’ll own

You’ll lead the performance and ongoing evolution of the AFL’s finance technology ecosystem, ensuring systems remain reliable, well controlled and aligned with organisational and industry needs.

You’ll add value through:

• Owning and supporting core finance platforms, including Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, Workday Adaptive Planning and Zeno
• Developing and delivering the finance systems roadmap, covering enhancements, upgrades, implementations, integrations and new capabilities
• Maintaining and optimising finance applications, workflows and integrations to support reliable and efficient financial operations
• Leading finance systems projects and change initiatives from requirements and solution design through to testing, implementation, documentation and adoption
• Managing the finance systems enhancement backlog and balancing operational priorities, strategic initiatives and stakeholder requirements
• Improving finance processes through Power Platform, workflow automation, Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio and other appropriate AI capabilities
• Supporting planning, budgeting, rolling forecasting, management reporting and analysis across the finance technology ecosystem
• Partnering with AFL and club Finance and Technology teams, Data & Analytics and other stakeholders to deliver consistent, practical improvements
• Managing vendors, implementation partners and support providers, with clear priorities, accountabilities and delivery expectations
• Overseeing data flows, integrations, reporting requirements, system controls and user acceptance and integration testing
• Leading and developing one direct report while providing functional leadership and advanced support across finance applications
• Ensuring finance systems remain secure, scalable and aligned with changing organisational needs

What you’ll bring

• At least five years' experience in a similar finance systems, ERP or enterprise applications role
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations
• Experience contributing to an accounting system change or implementation
• Strong knowledge of finance processes, controls and operations within a complex financial environment
• Experience translating business requirements into practical system and process solutions in partnership with Finance and Technology teams
• Proven capability delivering finance systems projects, supporting organisational change and working with third-party vendors or implementation partners
• Experience with financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and data integrations
• Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning or a comparable planning platform would be valuable
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, problem-solving and prioritisation capability
• Experience leading and developing others, supported by sound judgement, clear accountability and a collaborative approach
• Experience with Power Platform, automation, AI-enabled solutions or modern data technologies would be advantageous
• A commitment to delivering secure, reliable and fit-for-purpose solutions with integrity, care and attention to quality

Why you’ll love being on our team

At the AFL, you will be part of a values-led team that aims high, backs each other and brings energy, care and integrity to work that matters. This is a place where people play to win, play as one team and play with passion, while always staying grounded in fairness, inclusion and respect. We work hard, support each other and create the conditions for our people to grow, perform and thrive.

What you can look forward to:

• Play The Day Your Way, our flexible approach to working life, built to support you on game day and every day
• My Development, with coaching, mentoring, on-the-job learning and formal development to help you keep building your game
• Play Well, our health and wellbeing programme designed to support a healthy body, healthy mind and healthy workplace
• My Benefits, giving you access to a range of partner offers and discounts through our AFL Corporate Partners
• AFL Silver Memberships for permanent team members, so you can enjoy the action at Marvel Stadium and the MCG with family and friends
• 6 months paid primary parental leave with no qualification period for permanent team members

Everyone has a place here

Our game brings people together, and we want our workplace to do the same.

We are committed to building a culture of belonging and an environment where people feel respected, included and able to thrive, and where diversity of background, experience and perspective makes us stronger.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Whether you’re a footy fan or new to our game, we welcome everyone to apply. We know great candidates don’t always tick every box.

The AFL is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in our care. Please note, we undertake several screening processes to ensure this commitment is upheld, this includes ensuring the successful candidate to this position holds a valid employee Working with Children/Vulnerable People check and a satisfactory criminal history record check.