Strategy Manager

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Reporting to the Head of Strategy & EPMO, you will be leading the development of our new 5 year strategy, business planning to support successful strategy execution, developing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to enable tracking and measuring, and reporting of our strategy. In addition, given the strategic nature of the role you will also be working directly to support the CEO to conduct analysis, reporting, presentation and workshop facilitation.

• Strategy Development: Lead the creation of CPA's new 5 year strategy, engaging with members, Divisional Councils, employees, and other key stakeholders.
• Strategic Planning: Design and maintain an organisation-wide strategic roadmap to support execution and high-level outcomes.
• Research & Insights: Conduct strategic research, identify key issues, develop hypotheses, and present actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Performance Metrics: Develop KPIs and metrics aligned with strategic goals to track progress and drive accountability.
• Initiative Prioritisation: Support the development of a strategic initiative roadmap, including input into prioritisation criteria.
• CEO Support: Provide strategic analysis, facilitate workshops, and prepare presentations and papers for the Executive Leadership Team and Board.

• Degree in Business or related field; MBA highly regarded.
• Proven experience in strategic planning or management consulting.
• Strong grasp of strategic frameworks, problem-solving, and project management.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Skilled facilitator with the ability to unite diverse perspectives.
• High-level communication skills—verbal, written, and presentation.
• Discreet, outcomes-focused, and committed to delivering quality results.

At CPA Australia, we're proud of our vibrant, values-led culture. We live by our core values: Create Opportunity, Pursue Excellence, and Achieve Together—and they shape everything we do.

Here's what makes working here special:

• Inclusive culture – We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive.
• People-first culture – Work alongside passionate, like-minded professionals who strive to be their best.
• Hybrid flexibility – Enjoy the balance of working from home and in the office (minimum two days onsite).
• Wellbeing matters – Access health and wellbeing sessions, learning labs, and a generous reward and recognition program.
• Supportive benefits – Paid parental, volunteer, and study leave, plus the option to purchase additional leave.
• Career growth – Take advantage of learning and professional development opportunities.
• Global mindset – Be part of a truly international organisation with over 20 offices around the world.
• Incentives that reward you – Participate in our annual incentive scheme.
• Fast-paced and purpose-driven – Thrive in a dynamic environment where your work makes a difference to our members and the profession.

CPA Australia is Australia's leading professional accounting body and one of the largest in the world. We have more than 173,000 members in over 100 countries and regions. Our core services include education, training, technical support and advocacy. CPA Australia provides thought leadership on local, national and international issues affecting the accounting profession and public interest. We engage with governments, regulators and industries to advocate policies that stimulate sustainable economic growth and have positive business and public outcomes.

We are values-based organisation underpinned by the CPA Australia Way, which is our commitment to each other and a way of working. It is the foundation of our success, experienced and lived by our people, and felt by members.

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To learn more about CPA Australia and other opportunities, please visit our Careers page at https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/about-cpa-australia/work-with-us/careers

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Business Development and Sales
• Industries: Accounting