The Organisation A major player in the heavy industry sector, this organisation is embarking on a significant transformation journey - modernising its financial infrastructure, systems architecture, and operating model to position itself for the next decade of growth. With a complex, multi-site operational footprint and a workforce of scale, this is an enterprise transformation that truly matters. The Role Reporting directly to the CFO, the General Manager Finance – Transformation is a newly created, high-impact leadership role responsible for driving the organisation's transformation agenda across finance and the broader enterprise. You will serve as the CFO's trusted right hand - translating strategic vision into executable programs of work, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring transformation initiatives land with lasting organisational impact. This is a role for a leader who is equally at home in the boardroom and the engine room. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end delivery of finance transformation programs, including ERP and finance system modernisation, consolidation, and optimisation Drive HRIS and workforce systems transformation in partnership with People & Culture, ensuring finance and HR data ecosystems are integrated and fit for purpose Own the organisational change management framework - designing and embedding change strategies that bring people on the journey across a complex, multi-site industrial workforce Partner with the CFO and executive leadership to define the transformation roadmap, set priorities, and manage program governance, risk, and reporting Lead the assessment, selection, and implementation of enterprise technology platforms (ERP, EPM, treasury, payroll, and procurement systems) Identify and execute process re-engineering opportunities across the finance function - accounts payable/receivable, FP&A, management reporting, and shared services Drive digital and data transformation initiatives, including automation, AI-enabled reporting, and real-time financial analytics capability Manage and develop a high-performing transformation team, including internal project leads and external advisory and implementation partners Lead capital project financial governance frameworks appropriate for a heavy industry environment, including capex reporting, cost control, and project accounting uplift Engage senior stakeholders across operations, technology, supply chain, and HR to align transformation priorities with business outcomes About You A senior finance leader with 15 years of experience, including significant exposure to large-scale transformation programs in complex organisations Demonstrated success leading ERP or enterprise systems implementations (SAP, Oracle, Workday, or similar) in an operational or industrial setting Strong understanding of HRIS platforms and the intersection of finance, workforce, and people data Deep expertise in organisational change management — you know that technology is the easy part Experience in heavy industry, construction, resources, infrastructure, manufacturing, utilities, or logistics is highly regarded CA/CPA qualified; MBA or formal change management credentials (Prosci, APMG) advantageous A natural influencer who can command credibility with the CFO, board, and operational leaders while rolling up your sleeves with project teams Commercially sharp, operationally curious, and skilled at managing ambiguity in large, matrixed organisations What's on Offer Executive-level remuneration package commensurate with the seniority and complexity of the role Direct reporting line to the CFO with genuine board-level visibility A transformation mandate with real scope, budget, and organisational commitment behind it The opportunity to leave a lasting legacy on a well-regarded organisation at an inflection point in its history
