Finance Transformation Lead

• Full time, fixed term 9 month contract with the possibility of extension, with an asap start date, please apply as soon as possible
• This role can be based in Sydney or Melbourne (Flexible work from home arrangements available)
• Closing Date: Sunday the 31st of August 2025

ABOUT THE FRED HOLLOWS FOUNDATION

The Foundation is an international development organisation working to prevent blindness and restore sight. We continue to carry on the legacy of Professor Fred Hollows, who believed every person had the right to quality eye care, no matter where they live. The Foundation has grown to work in more than 25 countries throughout Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific, as well as Australia. The Foundation has restored sight to more than 3 million people worldwide. We have an ambitious five-year strategic plan that aims to take us even closer to realising our vision of a world in which no person is needlessly blind or vision impaired and Indigenous Australians exercise their right to sight and good health.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Finance Transformation Lead will lead and direct the replacement of our main Finance System (the Infor SUN Systems General Ledger and associated modules including accounts payable, receivable, purchasing etc). This role will also be responsible for leading a broader finance transformation project across other systems, processes and people. The role will be responsible for working with key stakeholders and supporting teams to detail processes and system requirements; and ensure that the final system design of the new Finance system, processes and integration fit both the Finance Transformation and Technology Architectures.

This role will lead the Finance Transformation and will work in close collaboration with Finance teams; with the Technology & Business Services team and with many other parts of The Foundation as needed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working with the chosen partner and internal teams to develop the detailed solution design for the Finance system, integrations, security and processes.
• Work with Process & Change team to design and implement an implementation project and change plan, including critical success factors, priorities and timelines, governance structure and change management.
• Manage all other elements of the finance transformation project.
• Be accountable for regular progress reporting to project steering committee, and executive leadership.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Managing complex systems projects across multiple geographies including project management and change management.
• Experience in best practice in finance processes, systems and structures. Understanding of accounting concepts and systems.
• Guiding and advising organisations on good process design and implementing process change through strong collaboration, effective communication and leveraging positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Developing system requirements and solution design to enable system selection and/or build activities.
• Design of system integration and data architecture for complex systems
• Using data analytics tools to provide high quality performance insights and management reporting.
• Organisational change in the context of complex system and process change
• Experience with Oracle and Microsoft software.

Highly desirable

• Experience with complex system integration and tools such as Boomi or Azure Logic Apps
• Lean / 6 Sigma experience or certifications
• Experience with implementing systems into Microsoft environments, especially Azure, PowerBI, Dynamics 365 (Sales, Fundraising & Engagement, Finance etc)

How we recognise your contribution

Through our internal programs and employee benefits we aim to create an environment where you will feel supported and empowered. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or finding an environment which enables you to thrive while balancing family or personal commitments, we have a range of programs in place to support you. Including:

• Generous salary packaging, we provide access to not-for-profit salary packaging options, which will increase your take home pay.
• Flexible work environment, we focus on output, not hours and enable you to prioritise your health and wellbeing
• Generous leave allowances
• Ongoing commitment to your continuous learning and career development, through tailored leadership and professional development programs, and focused development conversations.

To find out more about our benefits click here

APPLICATIONS

Please apply directly using the "Apply" button. Your application should include a CV and, preferably, a cover letter that outlines your interest in the role and addresses the key criteria listed in the "Key Responsibilities", and "What you need to succeed" sections of the advertisement.

Applications Close:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this position.

The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to protecting the rights of children and community partners in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.

Please note: We will not be accepting CV's via agencies for this role.