Director – Finance Systems

Role Overview

The Director – Finance Systems leads the strategy, delivery, and ongoing operation of the organisation’s financial systems landscape, with Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations at its core. The role owns the finance systems roadmap, leads and develops a team of systems professionals, and manages the vendor and partner ecosystem that supports it.

What You Will Do

Lead, manage, and develop the Finance Systems team, including specialists, administrators, developers, and contractors, fostering a high-performing, accountable, and collaborative culture. Contribute to the finance systems strategy and multi-year roadmap, aligned with organisational priorities and growth plans.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The successful candidate combines deep ERP expertise with proven people leadership, strong commercial and vendor management capability, and a commitment to continuous improvement. They will be accountable for the efficiency, accuracy, security, and scalability of the financial systems that underpin the organisation’s operations and decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems or a related field; CPA or CA preferred
• Extensive experience in financial systems management, with significant depth in Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations or a comparable enterprise ERP
• Demonstrated people leadership experience (typically 5+ years), including direct management of technical or systems teams, recruitment, performance management, and staff development
• Experience building and managing blended internal, contractor, and partner resources
• Proven track record of delivering complex systems projects, including the ability to prioritise, manage competing demands, and deliver within established deadlines and budgets
• Demonstrated proficiency in vendor management, contract negotiation, and commercial management of licensing and services
• Experience developing systems strategy and roadmaps
• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the credibility to influence at executive level and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organisation
• Continuous improvement mindset with a track record of driving process enhancements and system optimisation
• Relevant certifications in project management (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2), Microsoft Dynamics, or other ERP platforms are advantageous

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Flexible working hours
• Professional development opportunities
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Competitive salary and benefits package