Woolworths

• Join our award-winning finance function and discover remarkable career growth in an inclusive environment for a 2 year Fixed Term Contract
• Bring your whole self to work and help us strive to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community
• Sydney based role with the opportunity to have a broad impact and shape the next step in your career

We are Woolworths Group

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. 

If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

Welcome to the Finance Team 

We believe that the Woolworths Finance team is a high performing, innovative and diverse team across Australia and New Zealand, and is an amazing place to advance your career. 

Our teams work in a flexible work environment, including working from home 2 days per week, multiple on-site locations, job sharing and part-time working arrangements. We are committed to flexibility and believe that it should be mutually beneficial. 

We understand flexibility means different things to different people. Let's discuss, what does flexibility look like for you?

The Opportunity

As the Delivery Lead for Finance Systems Transformation, you will join the leadership team of a high profile, trans Tasman program designed to modernise our financial landscape. This is a pivotal role acting as the bridge between Finance and Group Technology, where you will drive the delivery of a complex, multi stream roadmap including transformation of S/4HANA transformation; data, reporting and analytics; investments; allocations; and process & controls optimisation. You will lead a high performing team of approximately 10 professionals, overseeing program governance, budget management and change strategy to ensure we deliver on our business case commitments. We are looking for a consultative, self-starting leader with over 10 years of experience in large scale ERP transformations who thrives on solving complex problems and influencing senior executives to shape the future of finance at Woolworths Group.

What you’ll do

• Drive End to End Program Delivery: Oversee the execution of the multi stream Finance Systems Transformation roadmap, ensuring the delivery of multiple workstreams including S/4HANA transformation; data, reporting and analytics; investments; allocations; and process & controls optimisation on time and within budget.
• Lead and Inspire a High Performing Team: Manage a team of approximately 10 direct and indirect reports, fostering a collaborative environment that leverages internal expertise and external consultants to meet the program's strategic goals.
• Govern and Manage Integrated Plans: Maintain a comprehensive integrated plan that identifies interdependencies and risks while providing rigorous oversight of the program budget, resource allocation and timeline delivery of milestones.
• Partner with Senior Stakeholders: Act as a key advisor to the Steering Committee, CFO and CIO, influencing decision making and providing transparent recommendations on scope, ROI and business readiness.
• Champion Change and Capability: Collaborate with the Change Management team to execute a robust strategy for business readiness, training and communication, ensuring a seamless transition for the broader Finance team.
• Establish Sustainable Governance: Design and implement a long term governance and knowledge management framework to ensure the value of the FST investment is sustained far beyond the initial implementation.

What you’ll bring

• Extensive Transformation Experience: At least 10 years of program management experience, specifically leading large scale, multi stream technology transformations with a strong preference for complex Finance ERP implementations (preferably SAP S/4HANA).
• Strategic Stakeholder Management: A proven ability to navigate a complex corporate environment, influencing and negotiating with senior executives (CFO, CIO and Board members) to balance risks and opportunities.
• Robust Delivery Frameworks: Deep expertise in developing and implementing program governance, integrated roadmaps, and RAIDD management within a high pressure, large scale retail or similar organization.
• Leadership & People Management: A track record of leading high performing, multi disciplinary teams (including direct and indirect reports) to deliver collective success while uplifting internal capability.
• Change & Knowledge Management: Experience leading change strategies, business readiness and knowledge management frameworks to ensure the long term sustainability of system investments.
• Educational Background: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, IT or a related field, complemented by a recognized Program Management Certification.

What you’ll experience

Our Team Members are at the heart of everything we do and we’re always looking for ways to support your career journey and reward great work:

• A commitment to flexibility through a hybrid working model which combines time spent at a support office or hub and time working from home, supporting both in-person connection and balancing the flexibility that remote working provides for our teams
• High-impact role supporting our teams who enrich our communities. 
• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
• A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including 24/7 access to the Sonder app.
• A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you.  
• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group 

As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. 

Woolworths Group is an inclusive, team-first company and we value all skills and experiences. If you meet some, but not all of the requirements, we encourage you to submit your application.