Head of Finance Systems

at  Auto General Insurance

ABOUT US

At Auto & General (A&G), we provide smarter products and solutions to safeguard our customers in their time of need. Our range of general insurance products protect customers on the road, at home and on holiday with various Car, Motorcycle, Home, Contents, Pet and Travel Insurance products as well as Roadside Assistance.
Our culture of ‘ high performance with high integrity’ underpins our values and the way we interact with our customers, the community and each other. We’re excited about the future and we’re always on the lookout for talented, passionate individuals who can help us achieve our goal of being Australia’s best insurer! If this sounds like you, apply today.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated success in finance systems management including analysing business requirements and developing efficient solutions.
• Relevant tertiary education (desired)
• Ideally, specific experience in the Banking, Finance & Insurance and /or Technology industry and associated understanding and knowledge of the current and emerging regulatory, commercial, technology and operational trends .
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse complex finance processes, identify root causes of issues, and develop effective solutions.
• Knowledge of finance-related technology solutions, including financial reporting tools, data analytics platforms, and cloud-based finance systems
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to set priorities, analyse problems and articulate clear and effective solutions.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with a commitment to delivering high-quality work and driving results.
• Self-motivated team player with excellent communication skills, with an ability to interact and influence.

OUR PERKS

• Location – This role is based in our Toowong Head Office - A convenience City-fringe location, close to transport, retail and restaurant options.
• Extra leave - Enjoy additional leave days on us! You’ll receive a paid ‘ME’ day and one paid volunteer leave day annually. Team members can also purchase up to two additional weeks of leave per year.
• Paid parental leave - We support our new parents with paid parental leave and other benefits.
• Workplace giving - If you’re passionate about a cause, then we are too – we offer workplace giving and we’ll dollar match your donations to registered charities.
• Development opportunities - We’re championing your development with internal programs and access to a wide range of online courses.
• Employee discounts - You’ll receive discounts on Budget Direct insurance products.
• Reward and recognition - We reward high performance with employee recognition, reward and incentive schemes.
• Onsite facilities - There’s excellent end-of-trip facilities on offer and private spaces for nursing mothers.
• Get social - Join our vibrant social and community activities including annual celebrations, family fun days and regular events across each of our sites.
  If you are seeking a new challenge and would enjoy the opportunity to work in a growing and changing business, click on the APPLY NOW button and submit your application.

THE ROLE

The Head of Finance Systems plays a pivotal role in overseeing the optimisation of finance systems and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the finance department. This position is responsible for managing the finance systems landscape, identifying opportunities for process enhancement, and implementing solutions to improve efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness in financial operations .

RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

The Head of Finance Systems works within the defined procedures of the Corporate Finance team to provides the following:

• Manage the administration, configuration, and maintenance of finance systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into system enhancements and process improvements.
• Lead the implementation of system upgrades, patches, and integrations, ensuring minimal disruption to finance operations and maximizing the benefits of technology investments.
• Develop and maintain documentation, policies, and procedures related to finance systems, data governance, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities for automation within finance processes, leveraging technology solutions to streamline workflows, reduce manual effort, and enhance data accuracy.
• Lead process improvement initiatives within the finance department
• Conduct regular assessments of finance processes and systems, identifying areas for improvement and recommending solutions to address gaps or inefficiencies.
• Collaborate with finance leadership to create and develop solutions with both a technical and business acumen.
• Stay informed about emerging trends and best practices in finance systems, process improvement methodologies, and technology innovations, applying relevant knowledge to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Responsible for assessing the effectiveness of software systems functions, researching and testing new features and functions and providing recommendations.
• Streamline the business planning and forecasting processes.