Manager, Reporting & Analysis

AusNet Services Ltd; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AusNet Services Ltd is seeking a senior contract governance lead based in Southbank with a 3/2 hybrid work arrangement. You will manage commercial reporting, analytics and governance across OMSA and related contracts, turning complex financial data into clear insights for decision-makers, and driving better contract and delivery outcomes.

You will lead a small team of specialists, collaborate with operational leaders and partners, and translate analytics into actionable improvements while

Qualifications

• Experience in reporting, financial analysis or contract-governance within a complex environment.
• Strong analytical capability to turn complex data into decision-ready insights.
• Experience developing reporting dashboards and performance measures.
• Understanding of financial and commercial performance including cost analysis and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract governance requirements for OMSA and ancillary contracts, including governance calendars and notifications.
• Shape reporting and analytics to support management of OMSA and contracts, including KPI measurement across safety, operational, quality, financial and service performance.
• Lead tracking and reporting of contract financial performance, including actual vs billed costs and invoice reconciliation.
• Build and maintain contract reporting dashboards ensuring timely, accurate information.
• Undertake analysis to identify trends, risks and opportunities in delivery partner and contract performance.
• Lead, develop and support a team of Contract Financial, Reporting and Governance Specialists and Officers.
• Partner with the Manager, Commercial Performance to translate insights into improvements.

Skills

Contract governance

Financial analysis

Reporting dashboards

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Data analytics

KPI reporting

Cross-functional

Tools

Power BI

Excel

SQL

ERP systems

Job description

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Through purpose and people – not just through the infrastructure we operate, but through the way we show up for each other, our customers and our communities. The future of energy is in our hands. Let’s shape it together

Are you ready to make your impact?

Take the lead on commercial reporting, analytics, financial performance and governance across AusNet’s Operations and Maintenance contracts. You’ll turn complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights, giving the business a strong view of how our contracts and delivery partners are performing.

Leading a small team, you’ll bring together data, commercial insight and strong relationships to uncover trends, risks and opportunities. You’ll work closely with operational leaders and delivery partners, helping turn insights into better decisions and stronger commercial and operational outcomes.

Based in Southbank with a 3/2 hybrid working arrangement, this role reports directly to the Head of Maintenance and offers a great balance of in-person collaboration and flexibility.

What you’ll be doing in this role:

• Lead contract governance requirements for the Distribution Operations & Maintenance Services Agreement (OMSA) and ancillary contracts, including maintaining governance calendars and tracking contract notifications, deliverables and meeting requirements.
• Shape reporting and analytics that support effective management of the OMSA and ancillary contracts, including measurement and reporting of contractual KPIs across safety, operational, quality, financial and service performance.
• Lead the tracking and reporting of contract financial performance, including actual versus billed costs, invoice reconciliation and other agreed financial analysis.
• Build, maintain and continuously improve contract reporting dashboards, ensuring information is timely, accurate and fit for purpose.
• Undertake and oversee analysis that identifies trends, risks and improvement opportunities in delivery partner and contract performance.
• Lead, develop and support a team of Contract Financial, Reporting and Governance Specialists and Officers to deliver contract reporting, governance and analysis requirements.
• Partner with the Manager, Commercial Performance and operational stakeholders to translate reporting insights into contract and delivery performance improvements.

You don't need to check every box; we’re interested in the skills and experience you can bring, including a good combination of:

• Experience in reporting, financial analysis, performance analytics or contract-governance activities within a complex environment.
• Strong analytical and problem solving capability, with the ability to turn complex information into clear, decision ready insights
• Experience developing meaningful reporting, dashboards and performance measures
• Strong understanding of financial and commercial performance, which could include cost analysis, budgeting, reconciliation or contract performance
• Strong systems and data capability, including experience working with reporting and visualisation tools, financial systems and large or complex data sets.
• Confidence working with stakeholders to understand issues, challenge thinking and influence better outcomes
• Experience leading or developing others, with a focus on creating clarity, building capability and supporting people to do their best
• Understanding of contract governance, compliance and assurance requirements, including reporting obligations, delegated authority, governance controls and data quality standards.

The AusNet experience is all about…

• Growing your impact: We’ll support you to build your career through real opportunities and strong connections.
• Solving some of the most complex energy challenges of our time: We love unpacking complex challenges in clever ways and looking at things differently.
• Building an energy future to be proud of: We’re a trusted leader, with deep expertise, driven to do what’s right for our communities and customers.

We’re committed to building an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We believe different perspectives are essential to our success, and we encourage all applicants to apply. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we're happy to discuss how we can support you.

At AusNet, we bring the energy! Ready to make your impact?