Finance Transformation LeadR & Systems Design (Hybrid) …, City of Parramatta Council

- 6-month Fixed Term Contract with Possibility for Extension | Immediate start ideal
- North West Sydney | Hybrid Working | Onsite Parking Available
- Reputable Industrial Goods Organisation About The Company and Role We are currently partnering with a leading industrial goods organization with a robust national footprint. Currently going through a significant finance transformation program to modernise systems, processes, and reporting capability, they are seeking a hands-on Finance Transformation Lead to join on an initial 6-month contract. This is a high-impact role where you will take ownership of the accounting design and execution across the transformation, working alongside finance, IT, and project teams.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the design of the Record-to-Report (R2R) process, including close, consolidation, and reporting
- Define and rationalise the chart of accounts, data structures, and finance architecture
- Ensure alignment between accounting requirements, systems, and business processes.
- Oversee financial controls, audit readiness, and compliance within the new operating model
- Act as the primary accounting decision-maker across the transformation
- Partner closely with the Project Manager (delivery cadence) and key workstreams including data, systems, and operations About You

- You are a hands-on finance leader with extensive experience in technical accounting / controllership (ideally Big 4 trained Senior Manager/Director or Financial Controllers from industry)
- Comfortable being hands on (not a pure managerial position)
- Proven experience delivering finance transformation programs across:
- Financial close and consolidation
- Controls and audit engagement
- ERP / finance systems and process integration
- Experience operating in complex environments (multi-entity, legacy systems, carve-outs, or imperfect data environments)
- Experience within project finance, infrastructure, or asset-heavy environments
- Previous role as a Finance Design Lead or R2R Lead within a transformation
- Ability to effectively bridge accounting, systems, and business stakeholders
- Comfortable with significant visibility and influence across a business-critical transformation Apply Now To apply, please click on the appropriate link below. For a confidential discussion, please contact Samantha Tan at #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3ro8aq