Head of Performance Management

Job Description

Add expected salary to your profile for insights Reporting to the General Manager Performance Management Services, this role is key to supporting the strategic and financial success of the Group. Bank of Queensland is investing in a significant digital transformation whilst also strengthening the Group via continuous improvement governance uplift programs and regulatory change programs. The Head of Performance Management is responsible for supporting the Financial Performance Management of the BOQ Group. The role will ensure that the enterprise-wide financial performance and outlook are well understood and communicated to senior leadership and will help identify and drive the performance imperatives. Specifically, you will be accountable for leading and uplifting a high quality finance function covering performance reporting, budgeting and forecasting, transfer pricing, financial governance and commercial insights. The role requires the formation of close working relationships across Group Finance, Treasury, Product and Strategy and will require strong collaboration, influencing, stakeholder management, communication and leadership skills. As the Head of Performance you will be detail orientated, commercial and hands-on when required, while also having the capability to operate at the strategic level to support senior leadership in managing the business. You will build and develop the team to ensure financial processes are increasingly effective and efficient, team engagement remains high, stakeholders are appropriately supported and the function is considered to be very high performing. About you The ideal candidate should possess a degree in Finance or Accounting, with additional qualifications such as CA, CPA, or CFA being highly desirable. They should have very strong experience in a senior leadership role within the finance sector of a large financial services organization. A strong understanding of financial management concepts specific to the banking sector is essential. The candidate should be an exceptional leader with robust board and external financial reporting capabilities. They must also have a solid grasp of transfer pricing methodologies and possess strong problem-solving skills. The role requires the individual to act as a principal finance support, trusted advisor, and strategic consultant within the performance management team, while maintaining sound financial governance and accountability. Strong senior stakeholder management skills are crucial, along with exceptional interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to successfully manage people and change initiatives. The candidate should have the ability to gather, manipulate, and analyze data, and work at a detailed level without losing sight of the big picture. Proficiency in Excel would be a distinct advantage, along with strong written and verbal communication skills. A collaborative, authentic, and dynamic approach is necessary, as the candidate will be a strategic and proactive leader and change agent. About Us BOQ Group is a truly unique group of challenger brands with a purpose – to provide a genuine alternative to Australian financial services for customers and employees. Our family of brands (Bank of Queensland (BOQ), ME Bank, Virgin Money Australia, BOQ Specialist), each come with their own defined customer audience and brand personality, but share one goal – to build social capital through banking. That’s creating trust with customers, exploring staff potential and believing that tiny gestures and big ideas can change the world for communities. BOQ Group’s inclusive vision is to foster a workspace that values and leverages difference and creates new possibilities, a place where our people feel confident to bring their best selves to work every day. We embrace difference and believe that our workforce should reflect the customers and communities that we serve. Since 2021, BOQ Group is recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). In 2023, we successfully implemented an innovative Reconciliation Plan, driving positive change and promoting inclusivity across BOQ Group. Benefits Flexible working arrangements Discounted financial products Salary sacrificing options Paid parental leave with no minimum Purchase annual leave Discounted private health insurance plan Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Access to employee network groups focused on First Nations Reconciliation, LGBTQIA+, Multicultural, Gender, Early Careers and accessibility BOQ Group is a member of Pride in Diversity and a participating organisation in the Australian Workplace Equality Index How to Apply To apply for this role at #boqgroup #groupfinance, follow the links or apply via our Careers Page. BOQ Group is committed to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, gender and expressions, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities. When you apply, you are welcome to tell us the pronouns you use and please let us know any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process. If you are successful for a role with BOQ Group, it is a condition of employment that background screening is completed to ensure that the Bank complies with its obligations under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing Act. These checks may include, but are not limited to: identity, verification, reference checks, criminal background checks, immigration checks, verification of academic qualifications, bankruptcy checks. #J-18808-Ljbffr