Senior Finance Systems Lead
Core
Lead the performance and evolution of the AFL's finance technology ecosystem to support financial decision-making across the league and clubs.
Role type
Senior Finance Systems Lead
Builds
Secure, scalable, and practical finance solutions including core platforms, integrations, and automated workflows.
Domain
Sports (Australian Football League) + Enterprise Finance Systems
Required skills
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, ERP implementation, finance systems roadmap planning, stakeholder engagement, project delivery, vendor management, financial planning and reporting, Power Platform, workflow automation, team leadership
Preferred skills
Workday Adaptive Planning, AI-enabled solutions (Copilot), modern data technologies
Technologies
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, Workday Adaptive Planning, Zeno, Power Platform, Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio
Responsibilities
Own and support core finance platforms; develop and deliver the finance systems roadmap; maintain and optimise finance applications and integrations; lead finance systems projects from design to adoption; manage the finance systems enhancement backlog; improve finance processes through automation and AI; partner with Finance, Technology, and club stakeholders; manage vendors and implementation partners; oversee data flows, integrations, and testing; lead and develop one direct report.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership