Manager, Planning & Forecasting

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Financial Services partner with all areas of CommBank to provide specialist advice on financial management and strategy. This advice covers finance, audit, treasury, investor relations, security, general procurement and property.

See yourself in our team

The Group Financial Reporting & Analysis (FR&A) team provides financial support to the CEO, CFO, Executive Leadership Team and Board. The team’s areas of focus include:

• Planning and forecasting – ownership of the Group’s Planning & Forecasting process, strategic and ad-hoc analysis
• Performance reporting – performance analysis and monthly management reporting for the Group
• Decision support – strategic projects, insight development and ad-hoc analysis
• Accounting policy and advice – specialist accounting advice on transactions and maintenance of accounting policy

Key duties will include:

• In line with the CFO’s key priorities, this role will have a specific focus on driving analysis on both costs and capital
• Articulate key business drivers, provide critical insights to drive debate, and deliver value-add analysis of all Group businesses for the Executive Committee and Board
• Help deliver scenario analysis and central forecasting capabilities for the Group’s financial outlook and in response to priorities agreed with the Deputy CFO and CFO
• Help manage the Group’s planning and forecasting processes and deliverables, with a mandate for continuous improvement (focused on accuracy, timeliness and functionality)
• Help drive out productivity improvements across our key Group processes
• Help set thoughtful financial targets for all Group businesses

We're interested in hearing from people who have

• Risk Mindset –All CommBank employees are expected to proactively identify and understand, openly discuss and act on current and future risks.
• High degree of commercial acumen
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills
• Strong presentation and communication (written and verbal) and stakeholder management skills
• Advanced Excel / modelling skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deliverables simultaneously
• CA/CPA/CFA qualified

Your Development

In Financial Services we take a proactive approach to your career development. Your on-going development would be part of an integrated development plan. If you live the values and demonstrate the people capabilities we can offer great opportunities.

Whether you want to move across the organisation or up into a leadership role, the way you live the values and demonstrate the people capabilities are key. Use the capabilities required for this role as a guide to the critical skills and behaviours you need for your next move.

If you would like to hear more about this role please Apply.

If you're already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including Bankwest), 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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