Lead - Finance Innovation

Date: 22 Dec 2025

Location:
WOOLLOONGABBA, QLD, AU, 4102

Company:
Brisbane Catholic Education

About Brisbane Catholic Education

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

About our team

Our Project Team is focused on driving transformation across procurement and finance systems to enable a seamless, contemporary experience for our business and suppliers. We lead initiatives that enhance supplier onboarding and offboarding processes, uplift our buying platform, and improve end-to-end procurement workflows. By delivering robust tools, streamlined processes, and innovative solutions, we aim to create efficiency, transparency, and compliance across the supplier lifecycle. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do—we partner closely with Finance, Procurement, and broader business functions to ensure these improvements support strategic goals and deliver real value.

Summary

Leverage your expertise in strategy and collaboration across Brisbane Catholic Education, driving enhancements in operational efficiency as a Lead – Finance Innovation. This role will provide leadership and direction for the finance improvement projects. The initial focus will be on Supplier Onboarding and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) optimisation. You will lead a program of continuous improvement to enhance efficiencies and stakeholder relationships.

• Location: BCE Office - Woolloongabba
• Work hours: Full-time | Flexible working arrangements available
• Salary: $155,351 - $172,606 plus super
• Status: Fixed term | January 2026 - March 2026
• Ad Close Date: 12 January 2026

About the opportunity

In this position you will:

• Provide expert and strategic advice to the and Corporate Services Leadership team on project requirements, activities, and sequencing to accelerate supplier onboarding and P2P business process optimisation.
• Collaborate with Financial Services Leaders and IT to develop and implement programs of work, ensuring access to financial expertise, services, and solutions to optimise school and BCE office needs.
• Provide strategic project, financial and professional leadership to deliver accelerated efficiencies and long-term financial sustainability.
• Lead process improvement across multiple service streams to determine and enable best end state processes, continuous improvement, and optimisation.
• Plan, manage, and communicate with key stakeholders to ensure buy-in and understanding.
• Review, recommend, and prioritise financial services projects and initiatives in line with strategy and business priorities.
• Research, analyse, and recommend future requirements of relevant processes, tools, and systems, and develop and present recommendations for change.
• Coach staff to become highly skilled process improvement experts, championing innovation.

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:   

• Experience in coaching and developing staff to become improvement experts.
• Being responsible for the implementation and delivery of strategic objectives and attainment.
• Identifying function area needs for now and the future.
• Stakeholder engagement across an organisation at a Senior level.
• Proven experience in providing strategic advice and leading finance improvement projects.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Financial Services Leaders and IT
• Relevant tertiary education and/or extensive experience in accounting, commerce, business, or a relevant field.
• Membership of CA/CPA or equivalent is preferred.

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements: 

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• Ability to obtain a National Criminal History check prior to commencement.

Why choose BCE

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards: 

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
• Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
• Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
• Active staff social club and wellness programs
• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.

Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.  

Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.