Manager Operations Improvement And Analysis

Cars24; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cars24 in Melbourne is seeking a Manager Operations Improvement and Analysis to partner with the General Manager of Victoria. You will drive profitability, efficiency, and scalable initiatives across sales, pricing, and operations.

The role demands high-velocity decision-making and hands-on leadership. You’ll use data to uncover insights, design fast, high-impact solutions, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver tangible outcomes.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in top-tier consulting backgrounds with operational improvements experience.
• Strong Excel modeling and data analysis; storytelling with PowerPoint.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and deliver measurable improvements.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in fast-paced environments while focusing on outcomes.
• Excellent communication across all levels of the business.

Responsibilities

• Strategic initiatives that improve profitability, efficiency, and scalability.
• Deep-dive data analysis to inform decision-making and prioritisation.
• Collaborate with Product, BI, and Operations to translate ideas into action.
• Drive change with rapid prototyping, testing, and real-time optimisation.
• Lead stakeholders and maintain alignment across the organisation.

Skills

Ownersmindset

Problem-solving

Data-driven

Execution

Adaptability

Stakeholder-communication

Job description

Who We Are

Welcome to the ultimate playground for problem-solvers, strategists, and doers. We're an established startup with scale - where big ideas don't sit in PowerPoints; they get tested, implemented, and drive millions in revenue within weeks.

Melbourne is the beating heart of our operation - a 50-person powerhouse generating nearly A$75M in revenue annually. We move fast, adapt faster, and never settle for 'good enough.' If you're looking for an opportunity where your ideas actually shape a business, you've just found it.

The Role - Your Front-Row Seat to Scaling a Business

As Manager Operations Improvement and Analysis, you'll be the closest thought partner to our General Manager of Victoria, working across sales, pricing, operations, cost management, and digital strategy.

We don't believe in months of deliberation. Here, we ideate, execute, iterate, and grow - fast. You'll have the freedom (and expectation) to challenge the status quo, design new solutions, and drive change at an incredible pace.

What You'll Own

• Strategic Impact - Design and execute game-changing initiatives that fuel profitability, efficiency, and scalability.
• Data-Driven Decision Making - Dive into data, uncover insights, and use them to drive smart, high-impact decisions.
• Operational Execution - Work hand-in-hand with frontline teams, ensuring your ideas translate into real, measurable improvements.
• Cross-Functional Leadership - Collaborate with Product, Business Intelligence, and Operations to align strategies and deliver results.
• Iterate & Optimize - We move fast, test ideas, and refine them in real time - you'll be the driving force behind this process.

What We're Looking For

• Owner's Mindset - You take initiative, move fast, and care deeply about results.
• Top-Tier Problem Solver - 2-4 years in MBB, PIP, A&M, Strategy& or similar consulting backgrounds, ideally with experience in operational improvements.
• Data-Driven & Analytical - Strong Excel modeling, data analysis, and storytelling through PowerPoint.
• Execution Machine - You thrive in fast-paced environments, managing multiple projects while staying laser-focused on outcomes.
• Adaptable & Curious - You love tackling ambiguous challenges and can navigate through uncertainty with confidence.
• People-Centric Communicator - Strong ability to engage, influence, and collaborate across all levels of the business.

Why Join Us?

• Direct access to senior leadership - Work closely with the GM of Victoria, global founders, and the CEO of our international parent company.
• See your impact - immediately - No bureaucratic roadblocks, no waiting for approval; your work directly shapes our future.
• Hypergrowth environment - We're scaling fast, and you'll play a key role in how we do it.
• Competitive salary, benefits & long-term career growth - We believe in rewarding talent and creating pathways for leadership.