Senior Program Manager - Finance Back to Basics Progam
Senior Program Manager - Finance Back to Basics Progam
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Job Description
Were 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.
As a Senior Program Manager Finance Back to Basics program you will lead with an Agile methodology approach to focus on delivering incremental benefits rapidly across our Finance function and ensure that end to end processes are considered and improved.
In this role you will lead a team that address key pain points right across the finance function by identifying and addressing root cause. This would include analysing process and data flow for our different Finance streams to identify opportunities to streamline processes and address root cause issues that cause extra work. You will both identify and resolve issues (where practical) and will work with the Finance data analytics team to develop BI dashboards for the Finance team.
Please note this is a maximum term contract until 30 June 2026 with the potential for extension. 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 team using agile methodology to deliver rapid and sustainable improvements to the Finance function in terms of efficiency and effectiveness.
Develop solid stakeholder relationships with Finance teams to better understand their challenges and how the work of Finance Back to Basics is best positioned to drive sustainable work practice improvement in (simpler documented addresses root cause / takes less time)
Run effective daily standup meetings to provide clarity of team and individual focus as well as a forum to celebrate success raise issues and need for problem solving as well as escalations.
Manage individual team member performance and set clear development plans for individuals to set them up for the next opportunity in UnitingCare.
Prepare Finance teams in collaboration with Finance Leadership to be ready to commence and prioritise end to end improvement using an agile methodology
Support the facilitation of workshops including value stream mapping opportunities and planning workshops and codesign with stakeholders how key information will be retained eg through central process mapping tools work instruction role design business logic BI reporting etc.
Test and ensure information being generated is fitforpurpose and will enable a sustainable embedded outcome within the Finance function
Regular communication with the Executive Leadership team including the CEO to discuss progress plans and ensure understanding of the nature of issues being resolved.
What makes a difference for us
Tertiary qualifications in Business or a related field with demonstrated experience in leading a similar program driving a Finance or Corporate transformation through data driven process improvement.
Proven success working in a fastpaced outcomes focused delivery environmentwith a demonstrated ability to lead an agile delivery method.
Familiarity with Process Mapping Tools BI reporting and a greenbelt in Lean Six Sigma will be highly regarded.
Demonstrated stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build and develop positive and effective working relationships/
Excellent written and oral communication skillswith the ability to successfully influence and negotiate with key stakeholders to deliver outcomes within tight timeframes.
Strong customerfocused attitude commitment to actively display organisational values and contribute to team goals.
What makes a difference for you
The opportunity to be part of the secondlargest Queensland employer who has been leading by example as a proud notforprofit for more than 100 years.
Flexible work arrangements to support worklife balance
Access to salary packaging meal and entertainment benefits up to $15900 per year tax free as well as up to $2650 of your pretax income to pay for meal and entertainment benefits
A recognition and rewards platform providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers including everyday expenses holidays health insurance a wellbeing program and employee assistance program
A positive and inclusive team based on respect shared standards strong values and a commitment to serving others
Career development opportunitiesto challenge yourself grow and make a meaningful difference
Diversity & Inclusion
Our approach is simpleeverybody iswelcome 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 longterm 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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
