Head of Shared Services

Job title : Head of Shared Services
Location : Sydney
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Salary : $200,000 + Super + Bonus
Contact name : Niall Hoolahan
Contact email : nhoolahan@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 16673342
The Role
Located directly in the Sydney CBD this is a fantastic opportunity to lead a high-performing shared services division spanning across accounts payable, accounts receivable and treasury. The focus is on building capability, strengthening controls, enabling digital tools, and embedding best-practice processes and governance to improve overall business improvement. 

Key responsibilities include:
  • Build and establish the Shared Services function, creating a high-performing team
  • Drive process improvement and financial system optimisation
  • Champion automation and AI adoption to increase efficiency and quality
  • Oversee delivery across the different SS functions (AP,AR & Treasury)
  • Lead organisational change and stakeholder engagement
  • Ensure strong financial governance, controls and compliance
About You
You are a strategic and hands-on leader with a track record of delivering transformation and operational excellence in complex shared services environments.
You will bring:
  • 10+ years’ experience in shared services leadership
  • Strong capability in process redesign and stakeholder engagement
  • Deep ERP/finance systems experience
  • Proven ability to build and develop high-performing teams
  • Strategic mindset, strong commercial acumen and sound decision-making
  • Experience in FMCG is an advantage 
  • Degree in Finance/Commerce (CA/CPA preferred)
What’s on Offer
  • Opportunity to build and lead an end-to-end shared services function
  • Autonomy and influence to drive meaningful change
  • A collaborative, forward-thinking environment focused on improvement and results
For more information, please contact Niall Hoolahan at nhoolahan@sharpandcarter.com.au