Business Performance Executive

Job Title: Business Performance Executive

Description:

The RBS Finance team operates as a business partner integrated with the management of the product and distribution businesses, promoting objectivity and independence of analysis and advice.

• Leads and inspires four diverse and critical teams – Performance Reporting, Data Analytics, Frontline Reporting, and Line 1 Risk;
• Provides strategic and commercial advice to the RBS Leadership team and RBS CFO;
• Supports the RBS CFO, Performance Management GM, Group Finance, and a wide range of other stakeholders;
• Provides a holistic view of financial performance across all of RBS; and
• Is supported by both direct and indirect reports with a total team size of 17 FTE.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• End-to-end oversight of the weekly, monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, and full-yearly performance reporting process for RBS, including Monthly Performance Reporting, Quarterly Trading Updates, Profit Announcements, and Investor Relations;
• Drive RBS business outcomes by providing strategic and commercial advice to the RBS Leadership team and RBS CFO;
• Prepare high-quality presentations, supporting analysis, and strategic insights for senior management, such as the quarterly CEO results presentation, peer reporting analysis, and other specific projects;
• Engage with and build strong relationships with a broad range of Finance-related stakeholders to understand the underlying drivers of financial and business performance;
• Act as the key point of contact for the RBS CFO and Group Finance in relation to financial performance of the RBS business, assisting with both recurring and ad-hoc requests;
• Drive implementation of the RBS Finance data analytics strategy, across key pillars of uplifting team-wide capability, strategic direction, technology, data, AI, automation, risk, and data governance;
• Support mitigation of risk by adopting a risk mindset, contributing alongside other RBS Finance EMs to our financial risk and control framework, and overseeing key deliverables, including the Directors' Questionnaire process;
• Manage and be supported by a team of direct (5) and indirect (13) reports, maintaining a high-performing and positive work culture, focused on delivery, customer engagement, and skill development;
• Shape the strategic direction for your team, by playing an active role to prioritise strategically important work, influence key stakeholders, and identify areas for process improvement, simplification, and uplift; and
• Undertake any other tasks assigned by the Performance Management GM or RBS CFO that can be competently and safely performed.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Financial Services experience, preferably in a Retail Banking environment (10+ years);
• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, and analytical skills;
• High degree of commercial acumen;
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deliverables simultaneously;
• Results-driven;
• Strong leadership skills, including experience building and managing a high-performing team;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; and
• Experience managing senior stakeholders.

We offer a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can grow professionally and personally. Our team is passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences, and we're committed to making a positive impact for Australia's first peoples.

Benefits:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment;
• Opportunities for professional growth and development;
• A competitive salary and benefits package;
• A comprehensive training program;
• A chance to work with a leading provider of integrated financial services;
• A dynamic and inclusive workplace culture.

Other Information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.