Manager Planning and Forecasting

Commonwealth Bank; Sydney; On-site; AUD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Bank in Sydney is seeking a Manager Group Planning & Forecasting to influence decisions at the CEO, CFO, ELT and Board and to lead strategic planning, forecasting and performance insights for one of Australia's leading financial institutions.

You will drive automation, innovation and continuous improvement across Group Finance reporting and analytics, partnering with senior leaders to optimise capital allocation and long‑term growth.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification.
• Strong analytical, commercial and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Experience in financial planning, forecasting, performance reporting or commercial finance.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders.
• Advanced Excel skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience with Tableau, Alteryx or Power BI is advantageous.
• A proactive risk mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Delivering insightful analysis on Group revenue drivers, cost management, capital efficiency and risk‑adjusted returns.
• Managing and continuously improving Group planning and forecasting processes.
• Leading automation and reporting transformation initiatives across the team.
• Providing scenario modelling and forecasting to support the Group's financial outlook.
• Building trusted relationships across Finance and business stakeholders to influence outcomes.
• Supporting the delivery of strategic reporting and analysis for the Board, CEO, CFO and Executive Leadership Team.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Commercial acumen

Problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

Tableau

Alteryx

Power BI

Job description

• Influence decisions at the highest levels of CommBank, including the CEO, CFO, ELT and Board
• Lead strategic planning, forecasting and performance insights for one of Australia's leading financial institutions
• Drive automation, innovation and continuous improvement across Group Finance reporting and analytics

Manager Group Planning & Forecasting

• Influence decisions at the highest levels of CommBank, including the CEO, CFO, ELT and Board
• Lead strategic planning, forecasting and performance insights for one of Australia's leading financial institutions
• Drive automation, innovation and continuous improvement across Group Finance reporting and analytics

Do work that matters

At CommBank, our purpose is to improve the financial wellbeing of our customers and communities. As Manager Group Planning & Forecasting, you will play a critical role in shaping the financial direction of the Group by delivering high-quality planning, forecasting and strategic analysis that informs key business decisions.

See yourself in our Team

Financial Services partners with businesses across CommBank to provide specialist financial management and strategic advice. Within Group Financial Reporting & Analysis (FR&A), the Planning & Forecasting team is responsible for Group-wide planning, forecasting, performance reporting and strategic decision support.

This team works closely with senior leaders across the Group, providing insights that help optimise performance, capital allocation and long‑term growth.

Your impact

You will help deliver the Group's annual planning process, monthly forecasts and strategic analysis that supports decision‑making at the highest levels of the organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering insightful analysis on Group revenue drivers, cost management, capital efficiency and risk‑adjusted returns.
• Managing and continuously improving Group planning and forecasting processes.
• Leading automation and reporting transformation initiatives across the team.
• Providing scenario modelling and forecasting to support the Group's financial outlook.
• Building trusted relationships across Finance and business stakeholders to influence outcomes.
• Supporting the delivery of strategic reporting and analysis for the Board, CEO, CFO and Executive Leadership Team.

We're Interested In Hearing From People Who Have

• CA or CPA qualification.
• Strong analytical, commercial and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Experience in financial planning, forecasting, performance reporting or commercial finance.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders.
• Advanced Excel skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience with Tableau, Alteryx or Power BI is advantageous.
• A proactive risk mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.

If you're passionate about turning complex financial data into meaningful business insights and want to influence strategic outcomes across the Group, we'd love to hear from you.

At CommBank, we're committed to creating an accessible, inclusive and respectful workplace. If you require support or adjustments, please let us know. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and we're particularly committed to making a positive difference for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For support please contact 1800 989 696.

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