Commercial Analyst

The Technology Portfolio Analyst plays a key role within the Strategy and Planning team of the Technology Business Unit driving process optimization managing offshoring opportunities and overseeing technology reporting. This position is responsible for the effective management of Technology cost centers including accounts processing expenditure tracking against forecasts and budgets and delivering monthly reports on FTE EDP and financial metrics.

Success in this role requires strong collaboration across Technology Sourcing Legal Finance and other business units as well as with partners and third parties. By fostering strategic partnerships and ensuring operational excellence the Technology Portfolio Analyst supports the delivery of critical initiatives that enhance efficiency and align with organizational goals.

In this role you will:

• Identify and support implementation of process improvements to streamline month-end procedures enhance system efficiencies and operational excellence.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting and metric tracking at month-end.
• Monitor and provide budget insights supporting financial planning resources profile and reporting.
• Oversee invoices processing monthly receipt accruals and maintain relevant purchase orders and contract register and reports
• Manage Technology procurement and contract management collaborating with relevant stakeholders
• Manage platform risks issues actions dependencies and decisions related contract and resource management.
• Administer key internal toolsets (PeopleSoft DocuSign and Tempus) in line with TAL policies.

Qualifications :

• Strong ability to prioritise and delivery results in a high-pressure fast-paced environment.
• Sound financial acumen to support Technology owners.
• Experience managing procurement and contract processes.
• High proficiency in Excel or analytical software to support Tech reporting needs.
• Desirable: Tertiary qualifications and experience in Financial Insurance or Life Insurance industries.

Additional Information :

TAL is one of Australias leading life insurers committed to inclusion and supporting the career growth of our diverse workforce. Were proud to be: 

• An Inclusive Employer Recognised as Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency and Bronze Tier Status within the Australian Workplace Equality Index 
• Diversity Champions Member of Diversity Council Australia Australian Disability Network Pride in Diversity and Champions of Change 
• Reconciliation Advocates Read our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan. 
• We welcome applications from people with diverse experiences perspectives and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people caregivers individuals living with disabilities people from culturally diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ community. 
• Need adjustments during the recruitment process Let our team know by getting in touch with us herewere here to support you. 

Yourealwaysaccountable for your actions. You never give up. You strive to find the best outcomes for customers and valueworking together to find the best solutions for problems. 

As part of the recruitment process there are several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your eligibility for a role at TAL including Criminal History Bankruptcy Entitlement to Work Regulatory and Reference Checks. 

Please note: Our offices are closed for the holidays from Monday 22 December Friday 2 January. Applications and interviews will resume on Monday 5 January. We look forward to connecting with you then!

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time