Job Description

Make a meaningful difference with us   

We’re looking for someone who wants to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. To build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others.  

Lead the systems that enable better outcomes. Shape the future of enterprise finance.

At UCQ, our work supports people and communities across Queensland. Behind that impact sits robust, trusted financial systems that enable sound decisionmaking, accountability and continuous improvement.We’reseekingan experienced and valuesledManager – Financial Systems Platformsto provide leadership, control and expert stewardship of our enterprise financial applications and processes.

This is a senior,hands-onleadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of finance,systemsand people — and who enjoys turning complexity into clarity.

Please note, this position is Full Time Permanent. Flexibility is important to us, and we know it is to you, too - this role supports hybrid working by agreement. 

Your part in our UnitingCare team:   

• Lead and deliver UCQ’s strategic direction through the effective management of enterprise finance systems and ERP platforms

• Strong SAP ECC6 configuration, integration and support experience across SD, MM,FICOand PS

• Ensure strong governance,complianceand control across financial systems in line with legislation,standardsand UCQ Board requirements

• Drive organisationwide integration and system synergies to improve service delivery,efficiencyand business performance

• Provide expert systems accounting oversight supporting statutory reporting, financialaccountsand balance sheet integrity

• Safeguard financial data quality through robust controls, exception reporting,auditsand data governance leadership

• Oversee ERP, BI and CPM platforms including hosting, upgrades,enhancementsand consolidation initiatives

• Lead continuous improvement through business case development, processoptimisationand delivery of the finance systems roadmap

• Foster avaluesdriven, safe and inclusive environment that attracts,engagesand develops a highperforming team

What makes a difference for us?  

• Confidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or policies. This mayinclude a Nationally Coordinated Police Check,Right to Work in Australia,Insolvency Check 

• Relevant tertiary qualification in accounting,businessor information technology, with CA,CPAor equivalent professional accreditation

• Minimum five years’ experience in a senior finance systems or systems accounting leadership role

• Deep systems accountingexpertisesupported by strong finance,complianceand statutory reporting knowledge

• Advanced technology capability including expertlevel Excel and extensive experience using BI and CPM tools

• Proven ability to lead complex ERP initiatives, manage competing priorities and deliver practical outcomes

• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical and financial concepts for nontechnical audiences

• Experience within shared services, large complexorganisationsor transformation environments (desirable)

• Exposure tonot-for-profit, health or community services sectors and their operating environments (desirable)

What makes a difference for you?

The opportunity to be part of the second-largest Queensland employer who has been leading by example for more than 100 years. Joining our team, you’ll be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. We’re a proud not-for-profit with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital.

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance

• Access to salary packaging, meal and entertainment benefits - up to $15,900 per year tax free as well as up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for meal and entertainment benefits. To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the Salary Packaging Explained link

• A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs

• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months’ service, in addition to the government scheme

• Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events

• Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference

• A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others

Child safe, Child friendly

UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:

• provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children

• implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services

• appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur
  
  

Diversity & Inclusion

Our approach is simple – everybody is welcome here.  At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.  

Safe workplace

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.