Product Manager, Finance

At Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS) we envision every student to be inspired and enabled to flourish and enrich the world. MACS is the largest Catholic school system in Australia. We own, govern and operate approximately 300 Catholic schools, employ over 17,000 staff and serve more than 118,000 students and their families in the Archdiocese of Melbourne. It is an exciting time to join MACS, where we are transforming to bring to life our recently launched strategic plan: MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World.
It is an exciting time to join MACS, where we are transforming to bring to life our strategic plan - MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World that will help all MACS staff come together to make the most of what a Catholic education has to offer so that we have the greatest and most distinctive impact in our classrooms, staffrooms and schools communities. More details on the MACS strategy can be found here.
WHY WORK FOR US?Professional development opportunities with a defined personalised annual budgetAccess to flexible working arrangements, which include working from home arrangementsYou will work in a tight-knit, supportive team to ensure you succeed in your roleEmployee Assistant Program (EAP) supported by Mental Health First Aiders in the workplace, providing a safe and caring environment to our staff and students
The MACS Code of Conduct (the Code) embodies our collective commitment to fostering a positive and supportive work environment that prioritises the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone, inspired by our Catholic faith. We ask that all staff read and understand the Code and model the behaviours that are expected of us.
Please note: this is an 18 month fixed-term contract
YOUR ROLEThe Product Manager - Finance will play a key role in MACS' Digital Reimagination Program, leading the delivery of finance technology solutions within a major ERP (SAP) transformation. Reporting to the CFO, this strategic role will shape and deliver user-centric, compliant and scalable finance systems that support operational excellence. It suits an experienced Product Manager with strong ERP and financial process expertise, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to translate complex business needs into impactful solutions
WHAT YOU WILL DOOwn the end-to-end product lifecycle for finance solutions within the ERP transformation - defining the product vision, shaping the roadmap, and delivering measurable outcomes aligned to MACS' strategic goals.Develop a deep understanding of the current enterprise finance landscape, identifying pain points, inefficiencies, and opportunities for innovation across schools and diocesan offices.Drive product portfolio strategy, identifying gaps, rationalising existing tools, and ensuring alignment with evolving business needs and compliance requirementsDefine and track success metrics to evaluate product performance, inform decision-making, and continuously improve user experience and business value.Collaborate with key stakeholders including the implementation vendor, MACS IT Management, senior Finance stakeholders, and internal MACS teams to ensure seamless rollout and adoption of finance solutions.
ABOUT YOUProven experience as a Product Manager delivering complex, enterprise-scale finance or ERP solutions, ideally within education, government, or not-for-profit sectors.Deep understanding of financial processes, accounting principles, and compliance frameworks, with the ability to translate these into effective system capabilities.Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment.Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with a track record of using data to drive decisions and deliver measurable outcomes.Proficiency in Confluence and JIRA for agile product development and collaboration viewed favourably.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage diverse stakeholders at all levels.
HOW TO APPLYPlease refer to the position description for further details about the role and the Key Selection Criteria.Click APPLY to submit your application. If you have any queries about this role, they can be directed to our HR team by email will need to provide:1. An up to-date Resume and2. A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria, limited to two pages
Note: MACS is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care. The successful candidate must hold or acquire and maintain a Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and/or Working with Children Check and must be willing to obtain and maintain a National Criminal History Check.Candidates must hold full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this.
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APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 4.00pm Tuesday 16 September 2025