Forecasting and Planning Manager

Finance Manager, Technology Finance Forecasting & Planning

Influence strategic decisions through enterprise-wide financial planning and forecasting for one of Australia's largest technology organisationsPartner with senior Technology and Finance leaders to deliver insights that drive cost optimisation and business performancePlay a key role in shaping Technology's financial strategy, including contributions to executive reporting presented to the CEO and CFO

Do work that matters

Technology is at the heart of everything we do. As a Finance Manager within Technology Finance, you'll help shape the financial future of one of Australia's largest technology portfolios through strategic forecasting, planning and performance insights.

Working in a highly visible role, you'll provide analysis and commercial support that enables better decision-making across Technology, helping deliver innovation, resilience and exceptional customer outcomes.

See yourself in our team

Technology Finance provides financial control, reporting and planning services to the Technology division. We partner closely with stakeholders across the business to understand financial performance, support strategic priorities and deliver meaningful insights that drive value.

As part of the broader Technology Finance team, you'll collaborate with finance and non-finance stakeholders to coordinate planning cycles, challenge assumptions and support the delivery of accurate forecasts and strategic plans. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Forecasting & Planning, you'll join a team passionate about influencing strategic outcomes through transparent insights and strong partnerships.

Your impact

In this role, you will:

Support the delivery of Technology's annual operating plan and monthly forecasting processesPrepare and maintain financial models to support forecasting, planning and business decision-makingPartner with Technology Business Partners and Enablement teams to gather, challenge and analyse forecast assumptionsProvide insights into Technology's cost base, including driver analysis and recommendations to improve productivity and performanceContribute to executive reporting, including the CEO and CFO reporting pack presented twice yearlyAssist the business in enhancing forecasting accuracy and optimising performance through continuous improvement initiativesSupport investment decision-making, capitalisation reviews and strategic investment analysis where requiredEnsure robust risk management, governance and financial control practices are maintainedBuild strong relationships with stakeholders across Technology and FinanceDrive process simplification and operational efficiency across planning and forecasting activities

We're Interested In Hearing From People Who Have

CA, CPA, CIMA or CFA qualificationA degree in Accounting, Finance or a related disciplineStrong analytical and commercial acumen with the ability to translate data into actionable insightsExperience in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting and performance analysisProven stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence outcomes across diverse teamsExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentationsStrong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environmentWell-developed critical thinking and problem-solving capabilitiesA continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and operational excellenceA proactive approach to risk management and financial governance

If you're passionate about using data and insights to influence strategic decisions and improve business outcomes, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.

Working at CommBank

At CommBank, we support our people with the flexibility to balance where work is done, with at least half your time each month connecting in the office. We also offer a range of flexible working options, including adjusted start and finish times, part-time arrangements, and job sharing. Talk to us about how these could work for you.

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