Head of Finance Transformation and Systems

7 months ago


New Zealand Westpac New Zealand Full time

Mō te tūranga | About the Role

Reporting directly to the CFO and as a key member of the Finance Leadership Team (FLT), you will be responsible for leading and overseeing the finance transformation and systems programs to drive strategic financial initiatives for Westpac New Zealand as well as embedding consistency in key deliverables that the CFO and FLT are accountable for.

You will uplift the FLT in all facets with a particular focus on embedding and delivering the Finance Vision through the creation of an executable roadmap, clear milestones and accountabilities, which will be successfully delivered within the agreed timeframes. The finance transformation execution strategy will be leader-led and will have ‘people at the centre’ of everything we do.

This position will provide leadership, direction and expertise in the development and implementation of initiatives that optimise finance systems and processes, driving increased efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of financial services.

You will actively support the CFO to enhance their capacity and effectiveness by:

- Providing strategic advice, data and insights to enable agile and efficient decision making.
- Measuring progress to celebrate successes and allow realignment of activity to deliver agreed goals.
- Improve the transparency of performance via effective operational reporting and performance management including an Objectives and Key Results framework and measures.
- Collaborate across the FLT to ensure the transformation plan is executed successfully with clear accountabilities.
- Plan and run Finance Strategy Days, FLT offsites and All in Finance engagements.
- Identifying, evaluating and recommending key areas for improvement around data, process and technology solutions to support and deliver a transformation programme.
- Leading and overseeing Finance systems and process improvement projects, ensuring successful delivery of projects within agreed timelines, budget and quality parameters.

If you are a forward thinking, pragmatic and engaging senior finance professional ready to take on a role that combines systems, transformation and operations, this is the role for you.

Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?

The ability to lead through change and succeed through others is paramount to the success of this role. We are looking for someone who not only excels in operational effectiveness but also possesses exceptional leadership qualities to inspire and guide teams through an evolving transformative landscape. Your commitment to cultivating an environment of high engagement and excellence will inspire teams to reach new hights
- Deep experience in developing and delivering strategy within large organisations.
- Extensive experience in analysing and interpreting trends and data to make business decisions and support strategy development.
- Deep experience managing the finance operations for a large business unit or organisation.
- Experience in helping lead, shape and support collaborative, psychologically safe and high performance cultures.
- Ability to influence and mentor Senior Leaders.
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and engage team members across the organisation.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.

Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac

Immersing yourself in a supportive team environment, and receive some of the best banking, and lifestyle benefits in the market along with:

- 4 weeks standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave to support you to be your best
- Additional purchased leave options up to 4 weeks per year
- Banking benefits, insurance discounts and superannuation scheme
- Career growth - we promote internal capability; we have programmes that recognise star performers
- Generous parental leave - and top up government paid parental leave
- School holiday subsidy - help you balance work and family during school holiday
- 2 Volunteer days per year

Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation

At Westpac, we’re working together to build a fairer and stronger New Zealand for our people, customers, and communities. For over 160 years we’ve been driven by our purpose to Create Better Futures Together.

What makes us unique are the incredible people we’re lucky enough to have walk through our doors every day. The giant ‘W’ on our building doesn’t just stand for Westpac - it says, double you. We’re a place that values, rewards and recognises individuality. Where you can be your whole self, your true self, and your best self. We’re recognised as a place where talent is developed, where passions are fuelled and where ambitions of all shapes and sizes thrive. And it all starts with you

The people of Aotearoa, New Zealand hail from many cultures and backgrounds. At Westpac New Zealand, we draw on this enormous talent pool to cultivate a team rich in ability and empowered to reach its full potential.


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