Patrick graduated from the University of Technology, Sydney with a Bachelor of Business before joining Sharp & Carter at the beginning of 2017 as a consultant.
Away from work, Patrick likes to pursue his keen interest in horse racing, whether watching on from the track or following his families horses. He enjoys nothing more than being outdoors as well as escaping to the country to see family and friends.
About the roleThis organisation are seeking a commercially astute Head of Finance Systems to lead a critical finance technology transformation. Reporting to the CFO directly, you’ll bridge Finance, Digital & Technology, and vendor partners to deliver secure, data-driven platforms that support informed decision-making across the Group. Key Responsibilities Shape and execute a finance systems strategy aligned with business goals Lead governance, internal controls, and audit readiness across key platforms (e.g. ERP, planning, treasury) Oversee major finance system projects end-to-end, including ERP implementations (SAP4 Hana) Drive user adoption, training, and change management across teams Evaluate new technologies and co-manage vendor relationships About You CA/CPA qualified with 5+ years in senior finance or finance systems leadership Proven experience with finance platforms (ideally SAP S/4HANA), data governance, and internal controls Strong stakeholder management and communication across finance, tech, and operations Demonstrated success in delivering finance tech projects and presenting to executive leadership How to applyTo apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Patrick Ryan at pryan@sharpandcarter.com.au
About the Role As a Senior Tax Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and overseeing this organisation's UK and Australian tax obligations. With a focus on ensuring robust tax governance, managing risks, and driving value-added strategic initiatives, this role requires an exceptional professional to lead tax-related operations across multiple jurisdictions, including the UK and Australia. Key Responsibilities Tax Compliance ensuring timely and accurate tax filings and compliance with both Australian and UK tax laws. Liaise with external advisors and regulatory authorities as required. Develop and implement tax-efficient strategies aligned with business objectives. Monitor and interpret changes in tax legislation, ensuring proactive adaptation of policies. Oversee tax provisioning and reporting in compliance with IFRS standards. About You Professional qualification (e.g., CA, CPA, CTA) with a strong academic background in taxation or accounting. Extensive experience in UK tax, with complementary expertise in Australian tax laws and practices. Proven track record in both tax compliance and strategic tax advisory roles. Experience in a large global environment or with large multinational organisations is highly desirable. Big 4 first movers are also encouraged to apply How to applyTo apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Patrick Ryan at pryan@sharpandcarter.com.au
