Finance Process Improvement Lead

We’re with youEstablished in 2001, Bank of Sydney is a growing retail bank that delivers delight to customers across Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. With just under 200 staff, our purpose is to provide genuine value to our people, customers, communities and partners through our retail, business and trade finance products. Working with usA Bank of Sydney we’ve proudly created a culture of community and connection where our employees enjoy:

Delivering customer delight and genuine value to our customersThriving together with passionate, like-minded peersDeveloping their skills to achieve excellence in everythingEngaging in professional, community and social eventsBeing recognised by their peers and rewarded for their effortsFinancial benefits including discounted home loans Access to hundreds of online perks and discounts to counter the cost of livingHeart-felt health and well-being resources, activities and supportAbout the roleAre you a process improvement expert with a knack for simplifying complexity? We’re looking for an experienced and hands-on Finance Process Improvement Lead to help transform how finance operates at a small, fast-growing Australian bank.

Reporting to our Head of Financial Reporting, this 9-month contract is critical to driving operational efficiency, improving accuracy, and embedding automation across key finance processes. This role is all about focus: you’ll work on one finance process at a time — redesigning it for clarity, control, and automation where relevant. It’s hands-on, operational, and strategic all in one. You’ll be key to driving greater efficiency, accuracy, and scalability in our finance function. Key responsibilities: Lead the end-to-end review, redesign, and remediation of targeted finance processes, focusing on one process at a time.

Collaborate with finance and cross-functional stakeholders to map current state processes, identify inefficiencies, and design fit-for-purpose solutions. Develop and implement streamlined processes that enhance accuracy, reduce manual effort, and enable automation where feasible. Build documentation, workflows, and controls to support sustainable change. Champion a continuous improvement mindset within the finance team. Why this role?Real impact: You’ll deliver practical, lasting change. Focused scope: Tackle one process at a time — and do it well. Collaborative environment: Work closely with a tight-knit team and engaged stakeholders.

All about youWe’re seeking a results-driven, passionate professional who is ready to take the role and make it their own. You’ll bring: 5+ years’ experience in finance process improvement, finance operations, or related roles (banking or financial services preferred). Strong understanding of core finance processes. Proven ability to lead process improvement initiatives with measurable outcomes. Hands-on experience with process mapping, gap analysis, and workflow documentation. Familiarity with automation tools (e. g. Excel macros, or similar) a strong plus. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to work independently, prioritise, and deliver outcomes on time.

If you’ve got the experience, energy, and drive to make finance better, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to be part of a focused transformation journey!