Finance Systems and Process Lead

Victorian Government
$113,022 - $136,747 a year
Victoria
Full time
5 days ago

Overview

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Accounting, finance and procurement
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/1880139
VicGrid is where you want to be. If you want to do work that matters, then this is the place to be. VicGrid has been established to ensure Victoria has the infrastructure in place to transition to renewable energy. Elevate your career in renewable energy and help preserve the world around us for future generations. VicGrid is leading the charge in delivering ground-breaking projects across Victoria. We are an energised team and passionate about the innovative work we deliver. We trust, support, value and nurture our people, as we strive to create a sustainable future for Victorian communities.
We need people with passion, excitement, and capability to work in a fast-paced delivery environment. If you want to be a part of shaping Victoria’s renewable energy transition, we want you to work with us.
The Opportunity
The Finance Systems and Process Lead plays a critical role in managing and optimising VicGrid's financial systems, processes, and reporting frameworks to support operational efficiency, compliance, and strategic decision-making. This position provides subject matter expertise on finance system functionality and related leading practices, leads all improvement initiatives in a structured manner, and ensures that financial processes are aligned to best practice, fit-for-purpose, scalable and aligned with Victorian Government requirements.
What you will deliver
  • Lead development and governance of financial reports and dashboards (Power BI, ERP) to deliver timely insights for decision-making.
  • Facilitate stakeholder workshops to define requirements and drive process improvements in line with best practice.
  • Act as primary liaison between Finance, business units, and vendors to ensure clear communication and delivery of business outcomes.
  • Conduct gap analyses of processes and systems to identify and implement improvements.
  • Enhance financial processes (budgeting, forecasting, reporting) to streamline workflows and boost efficiency.
  • Build strong stakeholder relationships, coach for change, and resolve finance-related issues collaboratively.
  • Deliver training, documentation, and support to build financial capability and ensure consistent adoption of tools.
  • To practice cultural safety by creating environments, relationships, and systems free from racism and discrimination so that people can feel safe, valued, and able to participate.
What you will bring
  • A relevant tertiary qualification in finance, accounting, business, or information systems is required.
  • CPA or CA qualification is highly regarded.
  • Demonstrated experience in the implementation, configuration, and optimisation of financial systems including data migration, user acceptance testing, and system training.
  • Proven ability to lead the ongoing improvement of financial processes, data and reporting frameworks and the development of user-friendly dashboards and financial tools to support executive decision-making.
  • High proficiency in financial systems, data analysis, and visualisation tools (especially Power BI), with the ability to translate financial data into meaningful insights for technical and non-technical audiences.
What We Offer you
  • Career development and learning opportunities.
  • Wellbeing support for you and your family through our EAP.
  • Annual salary increases and performance-based progression.
  • 17.5% leave loading and the ability to purchase additional leave.
Other relevant information
  • Preferred candidates will undergo pre-employment checks.
  • Applicants must have valid work rights for the contract period.
  • We focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants.
  • Talk to us about our flexible working options.
How to Apply
This is a fixed term position available on a two year fixed term contract. The work location for this position is 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne. Hybrid work arrangements available. To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience. For further information please refer to the attached position description.
Applications close at 11:59pm on 1st September 2025.
Applications close Monday 1 September 2025 at 11.59pm
Posted
18 August 2025
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