Program Manager - Finance Systems
We are working with a large organisation seeking an experienced
Program Manager - Finance & Accounting Systems to lead a portfolio of initiatives aimed at improving finance operations, systems and reporting capability across the business.
This role will oversee a series of transformation and optimisation initiatives across the finance function, working closely with finance leaders, technology teams and operational stakeholders to drive improvements in financial processes, data accessibility and reporting efficiency.
Key Responsibilities - Lead and coordinate multiple finance-related initiatives designed to enhance operational efficiency, reporting capability and financial processes across the organisation
- Manage a portfolio of improvement projects spanning areas such as financial close processes, accounting practices, planning and forecasting, reporting automation and finance operations
- Work with senior finance stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvement and prioritise initiatives that deliver measurable business value
- Develop delivery plans including timelines, governance structures, resourcing requirements and success metrics for each initiative
- Oversee delivery across several concurrent projects, ensuring alignment with broader finance transformation objectives
- Facilitate collaboration between finance, technology and operational teams to ensure initiatives are delivered effectively
- Monitor program progress, identify delivery risks and implement mitigation strategies where required
- Provide regular updates to senior stakeholders on program progress, milestones and outcomes
- Support the implementation of improved finance processes and systems, ensuring effective adoption across teams
- Contribute expertise to initiatives involving financial data, reporting structures, shared service models and operational finance processes
- Assist teams in driving greater automation, consistency and accessibility of financial information
- Provide guidance and practical support to teams implementing improvements to finance systems and workflows
- Coordinate communication and training activities associated with process or system changes
- Manage program budgets and resource allocation across initiatives where required
- Foster a collaborative environment across project teams and ensure key milestones are achieved
- Contribute to broader business improvement initiatives as required
Ideal Experience you will bring: - Proven experience delivering finance transformation or finance systems programs
- Strong understanding of finance operations including financial close, accounting processes, planning, forecasting and reporting
- Experience leading cross-functional projects involving finance and technology teams
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects within a structured program environment
- Strong stakeholder management skills and experience working with senior finance leaders
- Background in driving process improvement, automation and operational efficiency within finance teams
