Finance Manager - P2P Process Lead

• Shape and execute the future state of our Procure to Pay processes

• Hybrid working from one of our support offices on the Eastern seaboard

• Permanent full time role with impact

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.

The Opportunity

This role leads the end-to-end transformation of the Group’s Procure to Pay (P2P) finance and business processes, as part of the Finance Systems Transformation (FST) program. It focuses on designing, standardising, and embedding best practice processes and controls, leveraging the capabilities of the SAP S/4 upgrade.

Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager - Process Optimisation Stream Lead.

What you’ll do

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of optimised P2P processes with embedded governance and controls.

• Identify opportunities for standardisation, automation, and process improvement to streamline operations and reduce risk.

• Document end-to-end processes and implement a knowledge management model with relevant process owners.

• Support the design and delivery of system solutions and implement a framework for continuous controls monitoring.

• Collaborate across FST streams to ensure alignment with interdependent programs (e.g., Chart of Accounts).

• Manage delivery risk and change impacts through governance forums and iterative delivery approaches.
  Advocate for the program and contribute to broader finance transformation initiatives.

• Provide leadership and guidance to team members responsible for sub-stream outcomes.

What you’ll bring

We’re seeking a highly motivated finance professional with 5+ years of experience across diverse finance roles. The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience in designing business and finance processes 

• Excellent process expertise in Procure to Pay (P2P)

• Strong background in leading complex finance systems and process implementations

• Confidence in presenting and influencing senior stakeholders through clear storytelling

• A self-starter mindset with the ability to create structure from ambiguity

• A passion for solving complex problems in fast-moving environments

• A collaborative and consultative approach, focused on delivering the best outcomes for the business and impacted teams

What you’ll experience

• 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

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. 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.

We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.