Project Manager Financial Systems Transition

Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager Financial Systems Transition to play a pivotal role in the transformation of financial management systems within a leading educational institution. This position supports a major government reform initiative and a seamless transition to a new Oracle financial management system. You will work with cross-functional teams, including finance, ICT, and external government stakeholders, to deliver change that supports organisational growth and efficiency. Flexible working opportunities and a supportive team culture make this an outstanding career move for those seeking professional challenge and personal development. What you’ll do - Oversee the end-to-end transition to a new Oracle financial management system, ensuring all requirements of the Financial Reform Program are met within agreed timeframes. - Identify, document, and manage key process changes while developing comprehensive change management plans and supporting their successful implementation across the organisation. - Coordinate delivery schedules for systems development and deployment to align with finance business requirements and other key activities, managing any impacts from non-finance system changes appropriately. - Collaborate with stakeholders to gather business requirements, conduct thorough system testing, and provide user training and ongoing support throughout the project lifecycle. - Translate business goals into technical system requirements by facilitating clear communication between internal teams and external partners involved in the Financial Reform Program. - Champion organisational needs by acting as the primary communication channel between internal teams and the Financial Reform Program Team within the Department of Treasury and Finance. - Provide effective project leadership by fostering information sharing, aligning stakeholder objectives, and guiding the Financial Systems Transition Project Team towards shared success. - Develop, refine, and regularly update detailed project plans and timetables to ensure all key stages are identified, managed, and delivered on schedule. - Identify required project resources, negotiate their allocation, and prepare robust business cases for additional funding when necessary to support project objectives. - Monitor programme execution by managing deliverables, budgets, timelines, risks, resources, tasks, reporting mechanisms, and communications to ensure smooth progress. What you bring - Degree qualification in accounting, economics, information technology, project management, business or related field – or equivalent experience – demonstrating your academic foundation for this complex role. - Advanced relationship management skills and excellent written and verbal communication abilities to connect effectively with diverse stakeholders at all levels. - Proven expertise in project management methodologies with success in leading large-scale projects involving multiple teams across functions. - Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial transaction processes to bridge gaps between technical solutions and business needs. - Experience identifying opportunities for improvement within financial systems and implementing changes in complex environments. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply. To apply, please click "Apply" or contact Matheus Leão on 61 8 8216 3532 or mat.leao@robertwalters.com.au for a confidential discussion. About the job - Contract Type: Temporary - Specialism: Accountancy & Finance - Focus: Project Accountant - Industry: Public Sector and Government - Workplace Type: On-site - Experience Level: Senior Management - Location: Adelaide CBD - Salary: Negotiable - Job Reference: P7MTFE-809BC158 - Date posted: 1 October 2025 - Consultant: Matheus Leão #J-18808-Ljbffr