Senior Manager, Strategy Management Reporting

AIA Australia Limited; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AIA Australia is seeking a strategic leader centred in Melbourne to drive enterprise performance reporting, executive communications, and planning. You will partner with Strategy, Finance, Risk, and People & Culture to prepare board papers, investor reports, and strategic presentations.

This is a 12-month max-term contract based in Melbourne. You will coordinate reporting, synthesize data into clear narratives, and influence senior leaders while supporting annual planning and budgeting

Qualifications

• Significant experience in strategy, business planning, management reporting, or corporate affairs.
• Strong written communication skills for executive reports, board papers and strategic presentations.
• Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders across functions.
• Experience preparing performance reporting for executive committees and boards.
• Advanced presentation development and concise strategic storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, prepare and continuously improve executive and management reporting across the enterprise.
• Synthesize complex information into clear, concise reports, papers, and presentations.
• Develop strong relationships with Strategy, Finance, Risk, People & Culture, Communications, and other functions.
• Ensure accuracy and quality of reporting submitted to Group Office and senior leadership.
• Support annual strategic planning and budgeting processes.
• Provide analytical insight to support decision-making and performance outcomes.
• Collaborate with Internal and External Communications to articulate enterprise strategy.
• Manage competing priorities and tight deadlines in executive reporting cycles.
• Maintain a repository of strategic information and metrics for broad usage.
• Contribute to strategic projects with analytical support and delivery.

Skills

Strategy

Management reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Executive communications

Budgeting and planning

Job description

BE THE DIFFERENCE At AIA we don’t simply believe in being ‘the best’. We believe in better – because there’s no limit to how far ‘better’ can take us. Everything we do is driven by our purpose to make a difference by helping people embrace Healthier, Longer, Better Lives. And every one of our people has an important role to play. If you want to make a difference by helping shape a healthier, better-protected Australia, read on.

The Opportunity

This is a highly visible strategic role that sits at the centre of enterprise performance reporting, executive communications, and strategic planning. Reporting to the Head of CEO Office and Strategy, you will play a critical role in enabling leaders to track performance against strategic priorities, support informed decision-making, and ensure consistent, high-quality reporting across the organisation. You will partner with senior stakeholders across Strategy, Finance, Risk, People & Culture and business leadership teams to prepare executive-level reporting, board and committee papers, investor and group reporting, and strategic presentations. The role also offers the opportunity to contribute to the annual strategic planning and budgeting process, influence enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, and help shape how strategy is communicated and embedded across the business. This is a 12-month max term contract role based in Melbourne.

To Do This Successfully You Will:

• Lead the coordination, preparation, and continuous improvement of executive and management reporting across the enterprise.
• Synthesise complex business information into clear, concise, and impactful reports, presentations, and executive papers.
• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders across Strategy, Finance, Risk, People & Culture, Communications, and business functions.
• Ensure the consistency, accuracy, and quality of reporting submitted to Group Office and senior leadership teams.
• Support the development and execution of the annual strategic planning and budgeting process.
• Provide insightful analysis and recommendations that support strategic decision-making and business performance outcomes.
• Partner with Internal and External Communications teams to develop content that effectively communicates the enterprise strategy across the organisation.
• Manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outputs within tight timeframes and executive reporting cycles.
• Maintain a repository of strategic information, key metrics, presentations, and enterprise insights for broader business use.
• Contribute to strategic projects and enterprise initiatives, providing analytical support and project delivery where required.

Successful Applicants Will Demonstrate Significant experience in strategy, business planning, management reporting, corporate affairs, consulting, finance, or a related business function.

• Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to develop executive-level reports, board papers, strategic presentations, and business communications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including the ability to translate complex data and insights into actionable recommendations.
• Proven experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders, including executives and cross-functional leaders.
• Experience preparing performance reporting and presentations for executive committees, boards, or senior leadership forums.
• Advanced presentation development skills, including the ability to create concise and compelling strategic narratives.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• A collaborative approach and demonstrated capability to build effective relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
• High attention to detail, commercial acumen, and a commitment to delivering quality outcomes.
• Experience supporting strategy development, business performance reviews, and/or annual planning processes within a complex organisation.
• A proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused mindset, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Why choose AIA:

• At AIA, we’ve made a promise to help people live healthier, longer, better lives.
• And it starts with our own people.
• Access our training and development to build on your current skills
• Career development through internal mobility opportunities
• Work for a business helping millions of Australians and make a difference to someone’s life everyday
• Access additional leave days a year to recharge and refresh yourself
• Enjoy wonderful Health and Wellbeing initiatives that support you
• Work with supportive and inclusive managers
• At AIA Australia, we’re proud to help guide, support and protect the wellbeing of over 3.5 million Australians.
• As part of the AIA Group - the largest independent publicly listed pan-Asian life insurance group – it is our ambition to engage one billion people to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives by 2030.
• Lots of companies like to say they’re different.
• What makes us truly different at AIA, is the difference we make in people’s lives.
• We are proud that this difference has been recognised in the 2024 ANZIIF awards by being named Life Insurance Company of the Year.
• AIA is different.
• Are you?

"Better" starts with people who reimagine what is possible and turn ideas into meaningful action. At AIA, you will contribute in your own way, help shape outcomes that matter and collaborate with colleagues across disciplines, teams, markets and levels. We will support you to broaden your perspective, strengthen your capabilities and grow your impact. Together, we challenge assumptions, learn from one another and find better ways forward. Bring your ambition, experience and ideas to AIA, and help shape what “better” looks like. View our AIA LinkedIn page Bring your difference to AIA