Head of Business Performance & Continuous Improvement

Michael Page · Melbourne VIC 3004 · Full time
Posted 2d ago

Head of Business Performance & Continuous Improvement

Michael Page
~$180k - $215k(Estimated)
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Partner with finance and operational leaders to set performance priorities, develop reporting, KPIs and dashboards, and support budgeting and forecasting.
  • Analyse financial and operational data to identify opportunities and drive initiatives that improve profitability, efficiency and growth.
  • Lead finance and operations improvement and systems initiatives, working with stakeholders and reporting outcomes to senior leadership.

  • $180,000-215,000 + Superannuation, Contract to Perm

About Our Client

Join a fast-paced technology organisation where innovation, agility and continuous improvement sit at the heart of the business. Operating in a rapidly evolving market, the company is investing heavily in growth, systems and capability, creating a unique opportunity to influence performance, drive change and make a lasting impact.

Job Description

The role will include but not be limited to:

  • Partner with finance and operational leaders to establish performance priorities aligned to strategic and commercial objectives.
  • Lead the development and enhancement of management reporting, KPIs and dashboards, providing meaningful insights to support decision-making.
  • Support the budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes, ensuring alignment between financial targets and operational performance.
  • Analyse financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, opportunities and areas for performance improvement.
  • Drive business performance initiatives, translating analysis into actionable recommendations that improve profitability, efficiency and growth.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation to improve reporting capabilities, data quality and the consistency of business information.
  • Support finance systems initiatives, including system enhancements, reporting automation, process optimisation and the implementation of new tools and technologies.
  • Lead continuous improvement projects across finance and business operations, streamlining processes and enhancing decision support capabilities.
  • Monitor key performance metrics and project outcomes, providing regular updates and recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Develop and maintain robust reporting frameworks, governance processes and performance management disciplines to support scalable business growth.

The Successful Applicant

  • Strong FP&A experience across budgeting, forecasting, performance reporting and commercial analysis.
  • The ability to translate financial and operational data into meaningful business insights and recommendations.
  • Experience developing reporting frameworks, KPIs and dashboards that support effective decision-making.
  • A track record of driving business performance, process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives.
  • Exposure to finance systems, ERP enhancements and reporting transformation projects.
  • Well-developed stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and partner across all levels of the organisation.
  • A proactive, commercially minded approach with a focus on delivering measurable business outcomes.
  • CA/CPA qualifications and experience within a dynamic, growth-oriented environment highly regarded.

What's on Offer

  • Hybrid working environment offering flexibility and work-life balance.
  • Opportunity to work alongside a high-calibre leadership team within a collaborative and high-performing culture.
  • Immediate start available, with the ability to make a meaningful impact from day one.
  • Broad exposure to business performance, finance transformation, systems initiatives and strategic decision-making.
  • Strong potential for future career growth as the organisation continues its investment in capability, technology and expansion.
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Skills

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BudgettingBusiness performance managementCommercial acumenCommercial analysisDashboard developmentData quality managementErp systemsExcellent communication skillsFinance systemsFinancial analysisFinancial planning and analysisForecastingInfluencingKpi developmentLong-range planningOperational analysisOperational efficiencyPerformance reportingProcess improvementReporting automationStakeholder managementStrategic thinking

Licenses & certifications

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Certified practising accountant (cpa) qualificationChartered accountant (ca) qualification

Perks & benefits

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Career growth opportunitiesExposure to strategic decision-makingHybrid workingImmediate start availableWork-life balance

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