ERP Finance Lead

About the role

Monash University is recruiting an ERP Finance Lead for a 12-month fixed-term appointment in Mulgrave. The role leads the finance transformation workstream within the University's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) program, defining and delivering the future-state finance operating model so that the ERP solution supports best-practice financial management, governance, reporting and compliance in line with the University's long-term strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end finance workstream activities across the ERP implementation lifecycle, from design workshops through to go-live and stabilisation
• Act as the primary liaison between finance stakeholders and the broader ERP project team, ensuring business requirements are accurately captured and delivered
• Review, validate and sign off on system configuration, data migration and finance process design outputs
• Identify risks and dependencies within the finance workstream and drive their resolution in a structured, timely way

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience leading finance workstreams within a large ERP implementation
• Proven ability to engage and influence finance stakeholders at all levels, from operational teams to senior leadership
• Tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline; CA/CPA advantageous
• Prior exposure to complex, multi-entity or public sector finance environments is highly regarded

Required skills

• Strong technical understanding of core finance processes including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and financial reporting
• Experience working within a structured project methodology (waterfall, agile or hybrid)

The position is full-time and paid at $227,857 per annum (HEW Level 10C) plus 17% employer superannuation. Applications close on 24 November 2026; employment is contingent on passing pre-employment and background checks.