ASX: Powering Australia's financial markets

Why join the ASX?

When you join ASX, you’re joining a company with a strong purpose – to power a stronger economic future by enabling a fair and dynamic marketplace for all.

In your new role, you’ll be part of a leading global securities exchange with a strong brand. We are known for being a trusted market operator and an exciting data hub. 

Want to know why we are a great place to work, click on the link to learn more.

www.asx.com.au/about/careers/a-great-place-to-work

We are more than a securities exchange!

The ASX team brings together talented people from a diverse range of disciplines. 

We run critical market infrastructure, with 1 in 3 people employed within technology.  Yet we have a unique complexity of roles across a range of disciplines such as operations, program delivery, financial products, investor engagement, risk and compliance.

We’re proud to foster a workplace where diversity is celebrated and inclusion is part of our everyday culture. Our employee-led networks champion LGBTIQ+ inclusion, promote gender equality, accessibility and wellbeing, inspire giving and volunteering, and celebrate cultural and religious events, creating a sense of belonging for all. As an AWEI Bronze employer and member of the Champions of Change Coalition for gender equality, we’re committed to a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Key purpose of the role

This role is responsible for identifying, designing and implementing improvements to Finance processes, controls, systems and operating practices. The role works across Finance and business stakeholders to simplify processes, improve control effectiveness, reduce manual effort, increase standardisation and support scalable, data -driven finance operations.

Your responsibilities

Process optimisation and redesign

• Review existing Finance processes to identify inefficiencies, control gaps, duplication, bottlenecks and manual workarounds.

• Lead the design and implementation of improved Finance processes that enhance efficiency, accuracy, transparency and scalability.

• Drive standardisation of processes, templates, handoffs and accountabilities across Finance teams.

Automation, systems and data enablement

• Identify opportunities to automate, digitise or simplify manual Finance activities.

• Work with Finance Systems, Technology and business stakeholders to assess and prioritise system enhancement opportunities.

Governance, controls and documentation

• Develop and maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures, controls, RACI matrices and training materials.

• Ensure improved processes comply with Finance policies, audit requirements, risk frameworks and internal control standards.

• Embed clear process ownership and governance to support sustainable adoption.

Performance measurement and benefits tracking

• Define success measures, KPIs and benefits for process improvement initiatives.

• Track process performance, efficiency gains, control improvements and adoption outcomes.

Your experience and qualifications

Essential

• Experience in Finance, Finance Transformation, process improvement, business analysis or operational excellence.

• Strong understanding of core Finance processes, such as procure-to-pay, planning, reporting, reconciliations, allocations and controls.

• Demonstrated ability to map, analyse and redesign finance business processes.

• Experience identifying automation, workflow or system improvement opportunities.

• Strong stakeholder engagement and workshop facilitation skills.

• Ability to translate business problems into practical process, control or system solutions.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and documentation skills.

• Ability to manage multiple initiatives and deliver outcomes in a complex stakeholder environment.

• Excellent communication skills are a given.

• Motivated self-starter and disciplined with time management.

• Attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and integrity.

Nice to have

• Experience with ERP, EPM or workflow tools such as Workday, Power BI, ServiceNow, or similar.

• Lean Six Sigma, BPM, Agile, project management or business analysis certification.

• Experience in regulated, listed, financial services or complex corporate environments.

• Experience supporting Finance shared services, operating model changes or transformation programs.

We make hiring decisions based on your skills, capabilities and experience, and how you’ll help us to live our values. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the criteria of this role.

If you need any adjustments during the application or interview process to help you present your best self, please let us know at [email protected].

At ASX Group, our diverse workforce is essential to build and maintain a fair and dynamic marketplace. We support flexible working and offer hybrid working options. Even if our roles are advertised as full-time, we encourage you to apply if you are interested in part-time or other flexible working arrangements.

We will arrange for successful candidates to have background checks, including reference and police checks, completed as part of the on-boarding process.

To be considered for this position, candidates must be legally authorised to work in Australia on a permanent basis without any restrictions.