Head of Finance Systems & Data Analytics
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We are seeking a seasoned finance systems leader who thrives in ambiguity and excels at building capabilities from the ground up.
With the introduction of Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, we need a resilient, adaptable leader to establish the foundations, governance and team that will define our finance technology future.
As Head of Finance Systems and Data Analytics, you'll be the Oracle Fusion System Owner, gatekeeper of our new platform, and responsible for building the solution design, governance and operational health of our core finance technology.
You will also establish and operate the Finance Data Governance Framework to ensure every financial record is accurate, trusted, and transformed into timely, actionable insights.
Reporting to the GM Finance Transformation, this role requires deep technical expertise in finance systems and a proven ability to lead finance data strategy in a complex, multi‑system enterprise.
Key Responsibilities
Finance System Ownership & Configuration Leadership
Act as the Oracle Fusion System Owner, accountable for operational system health, configuration governance, and quarterly updates.
Exercise functional design authority for all Oracle Fusion configurations, extensions, security, and integration design.
Own and govern the single Finance integration catalogue, data flows, and error‑handling standards.
Direct all build, functional testing, regression testing, and release management activities for projects and quarterly updates.
System Support & Administration
Own the Finance Systems Health & Performance Dashboard and associated SLAs (availability, incident response, error rates).
Act as the Finance escalation owner for P1/P2 incidents, coordinating rapid resolution with Technology and AMS partners.
Govern segregation‑of‑duties, access controls, data privacy, and lead functional contribution to disaster recovery and cyber assurance testing.
Manage licensing consumption and optimisation of all finance systems.
Finance Data Governance & Master Data Stewardship
Establish, chair, and evolve the Finance Data Governance Council, policies, and operating rhythm.
Define and maintain the single source of truth for finance data definitions, data glossary, ownership, and data lineage.
Own and govern the creation, maintenance, and decommissioning of all finance master data (Chart of Accounts, cost centres, suppliers, etc.).
Direct continuous data quality monitoring, root‑cause analysis, and cleansing programs.
Finance Reporting & Analytics Strategy
Own the finance reporting and analytics roadmap (including Fusion Data Intelligence, OTBI, FRS, Oracle Analytics Cloud, and future data platforms).
Deliver and govern self‑service analytics capabilities for Finance and approved business consumers.
Partner with the Enterprise Data, Strategy & Analytics team to ensure finance data assets are catalogued, discoverable, and reusable.
Stakeholder and People Leadership
Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing team, fostering innovation and professional growth.
Act as the key liaison for finance system vendors, consultants, and implementation partners.
Collaborate effectively with the Finance Leadership Team, Technology, Legal, and Business Units to embed data governance and align systems with strategic goals.
What You'll Need to Be Successful
Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field.
10+ years' extensive experience managing finance systems and integrations in a complex, multi‑system environment.
Proven track record of delivering at least two full‑cycle ERP implementations or major cloud migrations as functional lead.
Deep functional understanding of core financial processes (GL, AP, AR, budgeting, reporting, procurement).
Deep understanding of financial data models, ERP structures, and reporting processes.
Proven ability to design and implement data governance frameworks and controls.
Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, and communication skills.
Highly Desirable
Experience in managing Cloud ERP and EPM, ideally Oracle Fusion.
Postgraduate qualification or professional certification (MBA, CPA/CA, CDMP, DAMA).
Experience with modern integration patterns (API frameworks) and analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau).
Benefits
Our flexible and informal work environment which helps bring balance between work and home.
Generous discounts on home and car insurance policies and RACV roadside care.
Great discounts across all RACV resorts.
Discounts from corporate partners that are updated monthly.
At RACV, we believe that maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace is an important element in our continued success.
We want our people to feel welcome, supported and appreciated for who they are and what they bring to our business.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and/or the role, please let our Talent Acquisition Team know.
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