Senior Manager – Finance Platforms Centre Of Excellence

Macquarie Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Flexible working

Parental leave benefits

Wellbeing programs

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Macquarie Group is seeking a senior leader to head the governance, performance and continuous improvement of Financial Management platforms, data and reporting processes. You will partner with Finance and Technology to deliver enhancements, support forecasting and strengthen controls while driving automation across Finance.

The role requires a decade-long background in accounting/finance, data governance expertise, and hands-on experience with Anaplan, TM1 and Power BI, including managing teams

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ accounting experience with focus on Systems Accounting, Finance Systems or related fields.
• Experience leading teams delivering high-quality services to stakeholders.
• Knowledge of data governance, data lineage and reconciliation with risk and controls.
• Experience using Enterprise Performance Management platforms such as Anaplan/TM1 and reporting/visualisation tools like Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team responsible for governance, performance and continuous improvement of Financial Management platforms, data and reporting processes.
• Collaborate with Finance and Technology to deliver platform enhancements, support forecasting and reporting activities, strengthen controls and drive automation.

Skills

Data governance

Team leadership

ERP/FP&A tools

Power BI

Anaplan/TM1

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

Anaplan

TM1

Power BI

Job description

Our Banking and Financial Services Financial Management Centre of Excellence team supports planning, forecasting and reporting across Finance, while improving the platforms, data and controls that underpin these processes. We work closely with teams across Finance and Technology to deliver reliable reporting, automation and insights that support business decision-making.

We are a global financial services group operating in 30 markets with 57 years of unbroken profitability. At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that is fulfilling and creates value. You will bring your insights and expertise to the task at hand and feel supported as you make your own kind of impact for a better future.

What role will you play?

In this role you will lead a team responsible for the governance, performance and continuous improvement of Financial Management platforms, data and reporting processes. You will work closely with Finance and Technology teams to deliver platform enhancements, support forecasting and reporting activities, strengthen controls, and drive automation across Finance.

What You Offer

• 10+ years’ of experience in accounting, with recent experience in Systems Accounting, Finance Systems or related fields
• Experience leading teams and delivering high-quality services and outcomes for stakeholders
• Knowledge of data governance, data lineage and reconciliation practices, with a strong focus on risk management and controls
• Experience using Enterprise Performance Management platforms such as Anaplan, TM1 or similar tools, together with reporting and visualisation tools such as Power BI
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, supported by a CA or CPA qualification

What We Offer

Benefits

At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that’s rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on employment type, include:

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year
• Up to 5 additional service bonus leave days per year
• Up to 20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of transition leave upon return to work, and 6 weeks’ paid leave for non‑primary caregivers
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Up to 12 months’ gender affirmation leave, including 6 weeks’ paid leave
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing benefits including skin and health checks, and flu vaccinations
• Access to a wide range of salary packaging options
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment

About Banking and Financial Services

Banking and Financial Services is our technology-driven retail bank. You will be part of a team that supports clients to achieve their full potential - whether that’s buying a home, growing a business or investing to manage wealth.

Inclusion at Macquarie

We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all, where different experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected. Macquarie provides access to opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic or circumstance. We provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an adjustment, please let us know during the application process.