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This role sits in the Financial Services division and provides forecasting and planning support to Technology which delivers the Group's information technology function to ensure the highest levels of customer service through world-class process excellence and technology innovation. In Financial Services, we support the Group's strategy of building tomorrow's bank today for our customers, with a focus on three key priorities of trust, resilience and capital generation. Technology Finance is responsible for the provision of financial control, reporting and planning services to the Technology division. We work closely with our stakeholders to help them understand their cost base and deliver current and future strategic and financial plans. Our mission is to "influence strategic outcomes through transparent insights and passionate people". Your team forms part of the wider Technology Finance Team (approximately 90 people) and provides financial management, planning and controls to Group and Business Unit CIOs.
Your team's primary role is to:
Perform planning & forecasting for Technology - coordination and delivery of the annual operating plans and monthly forecasts, including supporting analysis and insight on the Technology cost basePartnering with the Technology Business Partners and Enablement teams to gather reliable and accurate forecast dataDeliver meaningful insights to drive better business outcomes, including cost optimisation and process simplification.
Do work that matters
You will report to the Senior Manager - Forecasting & Planning, Technology Finance. Your role is to support the EGM, GM and EM of Technology Finance, the Technology Leadership Team and Group Finance within CBA in making efficient decisions. To deliver on outcomes, you will have effective relationships across the broader Technology Finance team, as well as Group Finance and the Group Accounting Policy teams.
See yourself in our team
Help deliver the annual operating plan and forecasts, and raise issues to Tech Finance LT & Group FinanceMeet the Group Planning and Forecasting timelinesPrepare monthly Technology forecasts through the provision of financial modelling and analysisProvide insights on the Technology cost base, including driver analysis and recommendations to drive productivitySignificant contributor to the CEO pack that is presented to CEO & CFO every six monthsAssist the business to optimise their performance and forecasting, including continuous improvement initiativesAssist with capitalisation reviews / decision support / investment spend tasks where necessaryIdentifying and escalating issues and ensuring appropriate risk management and financial control practices are in placeHelp create a strong team culture, and build and maintain productive relationships with all stakeholdersDrive productivity and process improvements across the team's processesAdhere to the Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct sets the standards of behaviour, actions and decisions we expect from our people
We're interested in hearing from people who will aspire to
Strong analytical and commercial skills, with the ability to draw insights from analysisStakeholder management skills with experience in influencing stakeholders and business outcomesStrong presentation skills, including both verbal and written presentation skillsAttention to detail and ability to manage multiple deliverables simultaneouslyCritical thinking and problem solving skillsRisk Mindset – All CommBank employees are expected to proactively identify and understand, openly discuss and act on current and future risks.CA / CPA / CIMA / CFA qualifiedAccounting/finance management related degree
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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