Manager - Planning & Analysis

Posted:
9/5/2024, 5:02:32 PM

Location(s):
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia ⋅ New South Wales, Australia

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy

See yourself in our team

Retail Banking Services (RBS) Finance acts as a partner to the RBS business and other business units (our customers) to help them succeed with achieving the Bank’s goals and fulfilling their business unit responsibilities.

RBS Finance forms part of the Financial Services (FS) support unit, whose vision is to make a difference on the things that matter.

The RBS Finance team operates as a business partner integrated with the management of the product and distribution businesses yet with a one step removed status to promote objectivity and independence of analysis and advice.

The RBS Performance Management team is responsible for providing financial support and advice to the RBS business, with the goal of being a trusted business partner through providing valuable advice that drives business performance.

The RBS Planning & Decision Support team sits within the Performance Management team and is responsible for the delivery annual business plans, monthly forecasts, competitor analysis together with financial modelling and advice to drive RBS performance and strategy.

The Manager Planning & Analysis is a key partner to the RBS business in providing integrated financial support and reporting to the RBS business and leadership team.

Do work that matters

The responsibilities of the role include:

  • Co-ordination and delivery of the RBS annual business plan and monthly forecasts

  • Production of analysis and insight to drive RBS performance and strategy

  • Preparing high quality presentations and supporting analysis / insight for senior management (RBS Group Executive, CFO and Group Finance)

  • Answering ad hoc queries from the RBS CFO, Group Finance, RBS business and strategy

  • Driving continuous improvement within the RBS team

  • Building strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders

  • Act as a point of contact for RBS and Group Finance in relation to financial planning of the RBS business;

  • Understand the financial and performance management frameworks of the RBS P&L and Balance Sheet;

  • Manage the integrity of the general ledger;

  • Support the co-ordination and management of financial controls across the Retail Bank;

  • Actively contribute to process improvement, simplification and cross skilling across the RBS Business Performance team;

  • Promote a customer-focused high performing team culture, including ongoing knowledge transfer of the drivers of the retail banking portfolio;

We’re interested in hearing from people who have

  • Graduate qualifications in a numerate discipline – finance / business;

  • A post graduate qualification (e.g. ICA/CPA, MBA);

  • Financial Services experience in a banking environment is preferable;

  • Strong experience in a financial performance management;

  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills;

  • High degree of commercial acumen;

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; and

  • Ability to prioritise and manage multiple deliverables.

  • Risk Mindset – All CommBank employees are expected to proactively identify and understand, openly discuss and act on current and future risks.

If you're already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including Bankwest, x15ventures), you'll need to apply through Sidekick to submit a valid application. We’re keen to support you with the next step in your career.

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Advertising End Date: 19/09/2024

Commonwealth Bank Australia

Website: https://commbank.com.au/

Headquarter Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1911

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: Banking ⋅ Finance ⋅ Financial Services ⋅ Wealth Management