Head of Finance - Libraries & Education

We’re Civica and we make software that helps deliver critical services for citizens all around the world. From local to state government, to education, to health and care, over 5,000 public bodies across the globe use our software to help provide critical services to over 100 million citizens. 

Our aspiration is to be a GovTech champion everywhere we work around the globe, supporting the needs of citizens and those that serve them every day. Building on 21 years of continuous growth and success, we're at a pivotal point on our journey to realise that aspiration. 

As a company, we’re passionate about what we do and the citizens we help to serve. If you too would like to help champion the use of technology in public services, to improve outcomes for citizens and public sector organisations, then Civica is the right place for you. We will help you unlock the best version of yourself, achieve growth in your career whilst making a real difference to people and communities.  

Why you will love this opportunity as Head of Finance – Libraries & Education

The Head of Finance serves as the commercial finance lead and key business partner to the market leader in the Libraries & Education Software (EDU) Business Units. This role is critical in driving strategic financial planning and analysis, providing insights that shape business decisions and contribute to overall financial performance.

What you’ll be doing

• Be the go-to commercial partner to the Market Leader, providing strategic insights, data-driven analysis, and clear recommendations.
• Lead financial planning and analysis (FP&A), including long-range planning, annual budgeting, and monthly forecasting across the EDU business.
• Oversee and present monthly reporting and key financial insights to senior leaders in EDU, the Australian Leadership Team, and global stakeholders including the EVP APAC and APAC Finance Director.
• Drive forecasting accuracy and efficiency, leveraging advanced analytical techniques and continuous improvement.
• Support commercial and customer negotiations, helping secure the best financial outcomes for Civica.
• Identify and roll out initiatives to maximise revenue and reduce costs, improving overall gross margin.
• Champion best practice use of Civica’s group systems, ensuring seamless processes from quoting to revenue recognition.
•  Lead month-end reviews and support on key decisions around revenue recognition and contract closures.
• Contribute to acquisition activity, including financial due diligence and synergy modelling.
• Inspire and develop your team, helping to build future finance talent within the business.

What you will need to be successful in this role

• Proven experience partnering with senior leaders to influence strategic, insight-led decisions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills that drive measurable business outcomes.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights.
• Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management across all levels.
• Experience in fast-paced, evolving environments; transformation exposure is a plus.
• Highly proficient in Excel, with strong modelling and data analysis skills.
• Organised and proactive, with excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
• Customer-focused mindset and experience mentoring or upskilling team members.
• Ideally, experience in software or SaaS businesses, with knowledge of ARR and service revenue recognition.
• Comfortable working in a global matrix environment.
• Familiarity with financial planning tools (e.g. Workday, Adaptive Insights) and data visualisation platforms (e.g. Tableau, Power BI).

We really do want you to bring your whole self to work. There is no such thing as the perfect candidate, so if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the list, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.  

Why you'll love working with us.

We know that when our people are happy, they will work better and have greater work satisfaction. Here's what you can expect:

We're all different - and we love this about us.

We provide an inclusive, safe, and welcoming environment to all Civicans - there are heaps of opportunities to enable you to grow and be your best.   

Giving culture - we encourage you to "give back" with benefits such as our Days of Difference leave where you can volunteer for a charity of your choice.

Flexible Work - we have the technology and tools to support you to work from home and come into our offices now and then to catch up and socialise with colleagues.

Apply for this job - Become part of something special Do you see yourself in this role? If so, then we would love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. In fact, we strongly believe that diversity of experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better company and better outcomes. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can, and we actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of it. We are especially keen to receive applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia.