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With over 51,000 volunteers CFA strives to be an organisation of choice for volunteers and employees. We, embrace individuals with diverse skills, experience and backgrounds, recognising the unique value they bring to CFA.

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About the Role

CFA is seeking a skilled SAP Systems Analyst to serve as the technical expert for our Finance, Asset Management, and PPC-SE SAP systems. 

This critical role ensures our SAP environment remains reliable, accurate, and aligned with business needs. You will manage user access, security and financial reporting processes while supporting internal and external audits and collaborating with third-party vendors. Additionally, you'll lead system integrations, ICT-driven transformations and process improvements to enhance SAP functionality and usage.

To succeed in this role, you'll need expertise in SAP systems, particularly in Finance, Asset Management and security management. Strong problem-solving skills and experience in managing configurations, user provisioning and security controls are essential. You'll work closely with auditors, stakeholders and vendors, ensuring policy compliance, license management and smooth project delivery.

About You

Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

• A tertiary qualification in information technology and/or relevant and proven experience undertaking a similar role in a large and complex organisation.
• Extensive technical experience in SAP Finance, Asset Management.
• Experience in developing and delivery training to end users of non financial systems using SAP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to translate complex material into meaningful information for end users.
• Demonstrated experience of working constructively with diverse groups of stakeholders while building excellent interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to work accurately in high pressure situations / tight timeframes, ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously without compromising quality, completeness, and accuracy of the deliverables. 
• A sound understanding of the financial and management accounting processes combined with the ability to proactively identify and exploit system solutions. 
• Strong interpersonal, communication and relationship building skills with the ability to successfully consult, influence and provide advice at all levels.

Why choose CFA

• Meaningful Purpose: Your contribution truly makes a difference
• Work-Life Balance: Paid parental leave, generous leave provisions 
• Growth Opportunities: Learning and development
• Flexibility: Hybrid work options with flexible work arrangements
• Discounts: Emergency Memberlink discounts on various services
• Wellbeing Focus: Healthy for Life programs, flu vaccinations
• Member Assistance Program: Access support across 8 service pathways  

Your Application

Click the 'apply' button to access our online application form. Here you will be asked to provide personal and contact details and respond to employment-related questions.

When applying for a position with CFA, please submit a cover letter and resume that demonstrates your qualifications, experience, key attributes and skills required for the position.

Pre-employment Checks

Offers of employment will only be made to candidates who:

• Successfully complete a National Police History Check, Working Rights Check and hold a valid Working with Children Check.

CFA is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and safe volunteer and work environment. Our aim is to have a volunteer and paid workforce that reflects the community it serves.  First Nations people, women, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply.  

Applications close: 11:59pm 5th January 2025

If at any stage of the recruitment and selection process you require an alternative format to the application material or reasonable adjustment to the interview arrangements, please don't hesitate to contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively, email recruitment@cfa.vic.gov.au.

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