Apply now Job no: 499607Work type: Permanent Full TimeClassification: SPLCategories: Finance, Business Strategy & ImprovementAbout the roleIn this role, you will lead the Commercial Analysis team, build strategic networks across the organisation, and provide executive-level commercial advice aligned with the City's Service Review Framework and other key frameworks. You will support the City's strategic objectives by delivering rich commercial analysis that enhances service delivery and drives informed decision-making for maximum customer and community impact.Key responsibilities include:Provide advice and guidance to the team as a subject matter expert, elevating team capabilities through regular training, coaching, and mentoring, with a focus on enhancing both stakeholder management and technical acumen.Regularly track and report on performance against departmental goals, ensuring alignment with key objectives.Own and manage the use of the City's service review prioritisation tool in consultation with the Corporate Project Management Office, ensuring its effective use in identifying and prioritising key service areas for review.Play a key role in the City's efficiency and revenue program, collaborating to identify and implement initiatives that improve operational efficiencies and drive cost savings.Provide executive-level advice and recommend solutions to various stakeholders, ensuring alignment with the Service Review Framework and the City's interests and requirements.Motivate and provide strong operational leadership to the Commercial Analysis team, fostering an inclusive, customer-focused, and accountable culture while elevating stakeholder management and technical acumen across the team.Provide professional and best-practice change management advice or solutions to stakeholders, ensuring compliance with the Business Plan, the City's interests, legislation, policy, and statutory requirements.About youTo be successful in this role, you will have CPA or CA qualification professional or relevant tertiary qualification in accounting/finance and extensive experience within a finance or commercial analyst role in a comparable organisation.Demonstrated people skills to support, influence, and collaborate with relevant stakeholders.Proven ability to engage, influence, and collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and practices related to local government service delivery.Demonstrated commercial acumen and ability to apply commercial expertise to strategic decision making.Well-developed problem solving and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build collaboration and partnerships.Proven capability to add value at both strategic and operational levels within an organisation.Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now!Child Safety ResponsibilitiesWe are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read ourChild Safe Standards Management Policy .Diversity and InclusionAt the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.We are the CityFrom parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you're ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.Applications and EnquiriesClick the Position Description link to view more information about this position.Click the Apply button to submit your application or find out more about this opportunity. 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