Deltek Finance Project Lead

Play key role assisting the new system refinement, implement positive finance process improvement and be an effective business partner across multiple aspects of the business.

Industry leader within their professional services field holding an excellent reputation and proud history

Sydney CBD based offices with work from home options. $140,000 - $165,000 + Super or hourly equivalent, dependent on experience

Company Background

Our client has grown to become one of the country’s leading professional services consulting firms, operating across multiple offices from Sydney, Melbourne to Brisbane. With approximately half of their 400+ employees based in Sydney, the business continues to expand through a combination of technical excellence, innovation, and a strong values-based culture.

This business take pride in developing their people, promoting from within, and maintaining a collaborative environment where everyone has a voice. Their success is reflected in a strong track record of growth, having doubled in size every seven years, and in their portfolio of landmark projects.

This Finance Project lead opportunity presents a chance to join a values-driven, people-focused business during a period of system improvement and process optimisation, with exposure to senior leadership and a supportive finance team.

The Role

Reporting to the CFO and working closely with the Financial Controller, Billings team, and Operations Manager, this role plays a key part in strengthening system functionality, improving process efficiency, and enhancing business reporting. The focus will be on optimising finance systems performance, while supporting broader finance process review and continuous improvement initiatives.

Your responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):

Act as system administrator for Deltek VantagePoint, including maintenance, process improvement, and resolution of issues from the recent upgrade

Provide system support and training to finance users and project teams

Manage the finalisation of the system integration, reporting, and issue resolution within Employment Hero (payroll system)

Assist with ongoing finance process reviews and improvement projects

Support budgeting and reporting enhancements, ensuring data accuracy and efficiency across finance operations

Partner with finance and business stakeholders to deliver practical, value-adding solutions

Your Background

To be successful in this Finance Project Lead position, you will ideally possess:

CA or CPA qualification or relevant accounting certificate

Proven experience in a systems-focused accounting role

Strong working knowledge of Deltek ERP systems highly preferable

Advanced Excel skills and the ability to analyse and streamline financial processes

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a consultative and solutions-oriented approach

If you are keen to apply for this Finance Project Lead role, please contact Ryan Lawler at Richard Lloyd on 02 8324 5645, quoting reference 9605 or click on 'apply now' below.

Please submit your CV in Word format and note that due to the high volume of responses we receive only suitable candidates will be contacted.