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We’re BDO, a global professional services firm connected to local markets. Our people work together to provide specialist expertise, helping businesses achieve their goals. We inspire others, to go further. We create together, to reach higher. We build trust, to lead purposefully. Whether you're building your future or starting your career with us, you won’t do it alone. From creating solutions for our clients to building careers for our people, we shape what matters , and that’s where you come in. About the Role As the   Head of Finance Operations , you will   be a   trusted operational partner to the CFO,   translating finance priorities   into   effective   outcomes across   the Finance Operations function. Leading the delivery of   high quality   finance operations across accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll, you will ensure strong governance, operational   efficiency   and effective risk management across key finance processes. Leading a team of finance professionals, you will drive continuous improvement,   automation   and scalable ways of working that enhance both performance and service quality.   Working across transactional finance, finance policy governance and firmwide finance processes, you will partner with senior stakeholders across the business , influence operational   effectiveness   and help shape a   finance   function that supports the firm's long   term growth ambitions. Key responsibilities: • Lead and develop the Finance Operations team,   overseeing   workforce planning and resource allocation to ensure capacity, capability and investment are aligned with business priorities and budget requirements. • Provide leadership and oversight across accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll, ensuring   high standards   of service delivery,   compliance   and operational performance. • Drive operational excellence through the establishment of controls, performance   measures   and continuous improvement initiatives. • Oversee finance policies, governance frameworks and key firmwide finance processes, ensuring they   remain   compliant,   effective   and fit for purpose as the business evolves. • Lead the identification and implementation of process improvement, automation and technology initiatives that enhance efficiency,   scalability   and service quality. • Foster the successful adoption of new systems,   processes   and ways of working, embedding sustainable change across the function. • Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Finance, People & Culture,   IT   and the broader business to support effective service delivery , issue   resolution   and cross functional collaboration. • Maintain a strong governance and risk framework across Finance Operations, proactively managing compliance obligations, operational risks, vendor   relationships   and service provider performance. About You You will bring demonstrated experience leading a finance operations function, ideally within a professional services, partnership, or similarly complex organisational environment. Specifically, you will have: • Significant experience   managing   AP, AR, and payroll operations at a leadership level, with hands-on knowledge of the processes, risks, and compliance obligations involved . • A proven   track record   of delivering process improvement, automation and operational transformation initiatives that drive efficiency,   scalability   and service quality. • Demonstrated experience leading and developing finance operations teams, building capability, accountability and   high performance   cultures. • Strong knowledge of finance governance, policy   frameworks   and operational risk management. • Experience leading change adoption for new systems,   processes   or ways of working, with a focus on embedding sustainable improvements. • Strong commercial acumen and the ability to translate operational performance into meaningful business insights. Why BDO? Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm. Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services. Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways. We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible. Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support. Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program. With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience. Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive). We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2025-2026 by Diversity Council of Australia and a  2024-2025 Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). BDO is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview process, we encourage you to contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]