Deputy Manager, Finance Systems Transformation

About the role

LTA's Strategic Financial Management Sub-Group is implementing a new Whole-of-Government Finance ERP system and is seeking a Deputy Manager to lead its functional implementation. Working with finance, technology and project stakeholders from LTA, other government agencies and the technology contractor, the role focuses on Corporate Finance and Accounts Payable, covering requirements gathering, process design, testing, data validation, change management and post-implementation improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Review existing Corporate Finance and Accounts Payable processes, controls and performance measures, identify gaps and help design future-state processes
• Assess proposed ERP features and process designs against business requirements, governance and user needs, and recommend improvements or complementary digital solutions
• Translate stakeholder operational needs into clear business and functional requirements
• Develop and run business test scenarios, including User Acceptance Testing
• Support data migration by reviewing data requirements, validating migrated information and ensuring reconciliation and controls
• Support change management, including stakeholder engagement, user communications, training and guidance materials
• Maintain functional documentation such as process maps, business requirements and functional specifications
• Support post-implementation maintenance, issue coordination and continuous improvement
• Monitor functional workstream progress, risks, issues and deliverables and report to project stakeholders

Required profile

• Knowledge or experience in Accountancy, Finance, Business Information Systems or a related discipline, preferably involving process improvement or transformation
• Good working knowledge of finance functions such as Accounts Payable, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis or Corporate Finance, including governance, internal controls and compliance
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, with strong time management and adaptability

Required skills

• Analytical and evaluation skills to assess processes, data and proposed solutions
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills across finance and technology teams
• Problem-solving and proactive approach