• Do you want to do work that really matters? Help us end avoidable blindness
• Full time, fixed term 2-year contract, based in Sydney or Melbourne

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 Project Lead will lead and direct the replacement of our main Finance /ERP System. 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; drive selection of a replacement product and implementing partner; and ensure that the final system design of the new Finance system, processes and integration fit both the Finance Transformation and Technology Architectures

ABOUT YOU

You are a highly skilled professional with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities, capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels and working effectively in cross-cultural environments. Your strong conceptual and analytical skills enable you to develop new initiatives, identify critical issues, build capacity, and standardize processes. You possess a deep understanding of accounting and finance concepts, and you demonstrate strong objectivity and independence, respectfully challenging stakeholders in pursuit of excellence. Your exceptional problem-solving skills, resilience, and initiative help you navigate challenges effectively. Additionally, you have strong accounting, systems, and data skills, making you a valuable asset to any team

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Help Finance teams develop a documented vison for the future of financial management and reporting, and document high-level processes and clear requirements for a replacement system that fits with the overall direction of the Finance Transformation.
• Execute a successful tender or other selection process for both a new system and an implementing partner to execute the implementation project and provide ongoing support (depending on the model adopted by the chosen vendor).
• Work 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

• Experience selecting / implementing /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

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.

To find out more about our benefits click here.

APPLICATIONS

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Should you have any questions regarding the opportunity please reach out to our Talent Team, at [email protected] using the subject line: Finance Transformation Project Lead - Sydney / Melbourne enquiry via EthicalJobs. Kindly note that CVs will not be considered through this email address.

A position description is attached.

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.