Senior Manager, Finance Technology & Architecture

Responsibilities

• Define and own the end-to-end transformation roadmap for Finance, covering both systems and processes
• Architect the future finance systems landscape, mapping current vs. future state and planning the transition between them
• Redesign core finance processes to be IPO ready (procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, record-to-report, FP&A) by increasing efficiency, control, and scalability
• Partner with Finance, Technology, and Business teams to evaluate, select, and implement systems and automation solutions (ERP, AI, workflow tools)
• Lead change management and upskilling initiatives to enable adoption of new tools and processes across global finance teams
• Build clear business cases for transformation investments, balancing near-term delivery with long-term scalability
• Track, measure, and communicate outcomes of transformation initiatives, ensuring accountability and tangible results
• Serve as strategic advisor to the broader leadership team on how to elevate Finance into a competitive advantage for Airwallex

Requirements

• We're looking for an individual with strong digital transformation expertise, sharp strategic judgement, and the ability to deliver large-scale change. The minimum qualifications are essential to succeed in this role. Preferred qualifications help you stand out, but are not mandatory.
• Bachelor's degree from a reputable university
• 6+ years of experience in digital transformation, enterprise systems, or consulting roles focused on finance or corporate functions
• Proven ability to architect and implement systems solutions at scale, integrating platforms across the finance value chain
• Experience in process redesign and change management, including upskilling and enabling teams through transformation
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and drive cross-functional alignment
• Track record of taking ownership and delivering end-to-end transformation programmes in ambiguous, high-growth contexts
• Experience in top-tier management consulting, systems integration, or digi

Additional Information

About Airwallex Airwallex is the only unified payments and financial platform for global businesses. Powered by our unique combination of proprietary infrastructure and software, we empower over 200,000 businesses worldwide - including Brex, Rippling, Navan, Qantas, SHEIN and many more - with fully integrated solutions to manage everything from business accounts, payments, spend management and treasury, to embedded finance at a global scale. Proudly founded in Melbourne, we have a team of over 2,200 of the brightest and most innovative people in tech across 26 offices around the globe. Valued at US$8 billion and backed by world-leading investors including T. Rowe Price, Visa, Mastercard, Robinhood Ventures, Sequoia, Salesforce Ventures, DST Global, and Lone Pine Capital, Airwallex is leading the charge in building the global payments and financial platform of the future. If you're ready to do the most ambitious work of your career, join us. Attributes We Value We hire successful builders with founder-like energy who want real impact, accelerated learning, and true ownership. You bring strong role-related expertise and sharp thinking, and you're motivated by our mission and operating principles . You move fast with good judgment, dig deep with curiosity, and make decisions from first principles, balancing speed and rigor. You're humble and collaborative; turn zero‑to‑one ideas into real products, and you "get stuff done" end-to-end. You use AI to work smarter and solve problems faster. Here, you'll tackle complex, high‑visibility problems with exceptional teammates and grow your career as we build the future of global banking. If that sounds like you, let's build what's next.

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