About us
We’re proud to be Great Place to Work-Certified™️2025 for 2 years running. We have also been named a Global Winner of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award.
We’re growing, not slowing, here at Macquarie Technology Group because we’re passionate about doing things differently. We want to challenge the industry and look for better ways of doing things. As a team, Macquarie Services are hardworking, results and success focused. We also take the time to celebrate our success and make sure our people are doing work that makes a difference.
We believe that collaboration & team connection is key for success. This role will be based in Sydney with a blended working arrangement of 3 days in our CBD offices & the remaining working from home. #LI-Hybrid
The opportunity
This is an 18 month maximum-term contract for someone who can look at finance systems, processes and data and see not just what they are — but what they could be.
As Finance Transformation Manager, you’ll lead a major transformation program across Finance and the business. The goal is simple (but not easy): use automation, AI and smarter processes to radically lift efficiency, insight and capability across the finance function.
Overview of the Role
This role sits at the intersection of finance, technology and change.You’ll lead a portfolio of transformation initiatives — spanning accounting, procurement, reporting, planning and forecasting — and bring them to life through strong program leadership, clear thinking and genuine collaboration.You’ll work closely with Finance, Treasury, IT, Business Unit leaders and external partners to modernise how finance operates, how data is used, and how decisions get made.This is a hands-on Change Leadership role. Strategy matters. Delivery matters more.
What You Will be Doing
You’ll be trusted with work that truly makes a difference. Leading end-to-end finance transformation initiatives across systems, processes and ways of workingDriving automation and AI use across the finance function, particularly within D365, reporting and planning toolsMoving the accounting function toward a continuous close and planning teams toward continuous forecastingRedesigning procurement, accounts payable, receivables and credit processes to improve experience and efficiencyBuilding smarter, self-service reporting and insights using Power BI, Fabric and modern data toolsManaging vendors, partners and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver outcomes on time and on budgetTranslating complex technical solutions into clear, practical change that sticks
What you will bring
Strong technical finance foundations (CPA, CA, CFA or equivalent) with deep systems knowledgeProven experience leading finance transformation, ERP, automation or AI-enabled initiativesConfidence working across finance, technology and business teams — and bringing them with youA structured, analytical approach with the ability to simplify complexityStrong project and change management capability, including vendor coordinationClear communication skills — especially when explaining technical ideas to non-technical audiencesCuriosity, resilience and a genuine appetite for improving how things work
Ready to do work that actually changes things? This is your chance to leave finance better than you found it — smarter, faster and fit for what’s next.
If that sounds like your kind of challenge, we’d love to hear from you.
