Finance Systems Lead

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Description:
Overview of role:
Join Coliban Water as our Finance Systems Lead, where you’ll lead strategic and operational management of our Oracle Fusion Cloud Financials platform. In this pivotal role, you’ll ensure accurate and reliable financial data, optimise key processes across accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, and maintain the integrity of our finance systems.

You will drive system improvements, manage the backlog, and align platform capabilities with evolving business needs. As the Financial Management Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will play a key role in implementing and enhancing Oracle Fusion Cloud Financials as part of our Core Capability Uplift initiative.

Key Responsibilities:
As our Finance Systems Lead, you’ll be accountable for:
Provide technical knowledge of financial IT systems and provide advice on continuous improvements including interdependent systems

Develop and maintain an expert knowledge of the data contained in, and functionality of, Coliban Water’s Financial platforms

Collaborate with finance leaders, technology teams, and external vendors to enhance financial reporting, forecasting, procurement, accounts, and other key financial processes

Identify opportunities for AI-driven enhancements such as intelligent automation, predictive analytics, or anomaly detection in financial operations

About you:
Proven experience as a Product Owner, Systems Lead or Product Manager within an enterprise financial system environment

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

CPA or CA qualification preferred

Hands-on implementation experience (Oracle preferred)

Sound like you? We’d love to hear from you

Learn more in the position description

Salary:
The salary and conditions for this position will be as per the Coliban Water Enterprise Agreement 2021 Band 5 $115,162 - $139,851 + Superannuation + superannuation salary range will be offered to the successful candidate commensurate with their skills and experience.

Enquiries:
For further information please contact Jessica Dore on 0427 980 661 or via email at Jessica.dore@coliban.com.au

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by COB 15/8/2025.

Why join us?

At Coliban Water our people are on a mission to create a better life for our customers and communities – now and tomorrow.

We love what we do and our location in the centre of a region that takes in 49 towns from Trentham to Echuca.

Our commitment to inclusion means you’ll feel at home here no matter who you are, who you love, or what you stand for. As part of the team you receive a monthly accrued day off, time off over Christmas, the flexibility to shape your work to suit your lifestyle, and generous parental, carer and workplace study leave policies.

At Coliban Water we balance a small team rhythm with the reach and resources of one of the largest Victorian regional urban water corporations.

What are you waiting for? We’d love you to join us.

Applicants will need to successfully complete all core training requirements in the expected timeframes and may be required to undertake a Police Check, Working with Children Check, Pre-Employment Medicals or Psychometric testing where applicable. Applicants may also be required to produce evidence of their Right to Work in Australia.

We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities. We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone, including people with disabilities and diverse abilities. If you need any support during the application process or would like to discuss interview adjustments, please contact Jessica Dore on 0427 980 661 or via email at Jessica.dore@coliban.com.au.

Please indicate any adjustments (administrative, environmental, or procedural) you may need to effectively participate in the recruitment process and/or carry out the requirements of the role you are applying for.