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We have an exciting opportunity at nbn, as a Lead Payments Management reporting to Payments Manager.
A bit about your role
The Lead Payments Management is responsible for managing the payments process, including supplier payments, outsourced service provider performance, and travel and expense reimbursements. The role involves performing analytics and management reporting on invoicing and payment performance, with a focus on data and understanding business impacts on cash flow and payment terms.
Key accountabilities include delivering payment processes, managing outsourced partners, overseeing travel and expense systems, continuous improvement initiatives, developing reporting capabilities, stakeholder relationships, and managing audit requirements.
A bit about you
The role requires several years of accounts payable experience in high transactional environments with major capital/project spend, and proficiency in at least one core finance system. Additionally, any experience in data analytics, advanced Excel functions, and building Tableau reports or similar is needed.
Strong cross-functional and stakeholder management skills are essential, along with the ability to lead, coach, and motivate staff in a high-pressure work environment.
Life at nbn
To be part of nbn is to be part of something bigger. There’s so much more from here. Our pioneering spirit drives us forward every day. Together, we help lift the digital capability of the nation by building and connecting Australia’s best fibre infrastructure into homes and businesses, plus places and things, everywhere. We’re continuing to create Australia’s network—a network made for more. Not just a way for everyone to do the things they love but transforming the way they do them.
A more inclusive working world
nbn is committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace where everyone can feel heard, valued, and respected. We believe diverse perspectives are the key to unlocking greater outcomes and encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. That's why we have a Reconciliation Action Plan, Accessibility & Inclusion Plan, offer 18 weeks of paid parental leave, are a Pride in Diversity Gold Employer for three years running, and have active employee-led diversity pillars. Click here to see our list of employee benefits and why we're recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women.
We champion equal opportunities for all employees. If you have any accessibility requirements and would like to discuss adjustments for the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to contact us by emailing [email protected] or calling our Recruitment Accessibility Enquiry Line at +61 2 8918 9990. Please note, this line is dedicated to accessibility-related enquiries for the purposes of recruitment, and only enquiries related to accessibility adjustments will be answered. For other matters, please visit our Contact Us page on our website.
Where to from here?
We encourage you to apply even if you feel that you do not meet all the above qualifications. Frequently cited statistics show that women and underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage you to break that statistic and to apply. No one ever meets 100% of the requirements. We look forward to your application!
Please apply by following the links and sending in your resume only. We do not require a cover letter or any selection criteria to be addressed.
Please note that this is a permanent role and applications for this role will close at midnight 2nd May 2025
This role requires the candidate to have full Australian work rights.
Worker Type
Permanent
Time Type
Full time
Top Skills
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