This organisation has grown dramatically both organically and through acquisition in Australia/NZ and offshore. With a diversified suite of insurance products, successful offshore businesses and expansion capital behind them, this growth is set to continue to revenues of over $500m and a potential IPO. Reporting to the CFO (but with significant interaction with business operations) you will oversee a large team (circa 20 people), covering all reporting (financial and management), tax compliance, A/P, A/R, budgeting and forecasting, dealing with auditors, insurance and financial systems. This is a broad and challenging remit to create a solid platform, increase the quality and impact of finance to better support business needs and implement rigour and transparency in the numbers. You are an experienced senior finance / manager controller with a track record of leading large teams through change and growth - a CA qualified finance professional with time spent in a chartered firm (ideally 'Big4') 10-15 years + experience with a blend of chartered and industry Experience of leading a financial accounting, reporting team in a large and complex environment Experience in the financial services sector Exposure to transactions (IPO/M&A) would be advantageous Strong systems, process improvement, integration and change management experience Management experience of a large team (20 people +) mentorship, development, leadership experience Technically expert and ability to provide clear, concise accurate information and commentary for Board presentation and private equity owners Confidence to back up opinions with data and logic Top tier communication skills and commercial brain - record of creating capacity for their CFO Stakeholder engagement , relationship management skills - able to engage effectively and credibly with business operations Call Neil Galvin at Talent2 in our Sydney office on (02) 9087 6213 quoting 56072 alternatively, apply online (word.doc only) below.

The Company Our client, an ASX listed industry market leader, is looking for a Service Desk Analyst. They have a large and complex IT Infrastructure environment with a team that consists of approximately 50 resources. They have many large scale projects in the pipeline and are invested heavily into their technology. The Role Log tickets for all new incidents and requests (phone and email) and manage tickets through to completion Investigate and where possible resolve all tickets raised Escalate tickets to level 3 support where required Continually keep users informed and updated on the progress of their requests Work to agreed service targets (SLA's) and key performance indicators (KPI's) Follow the incident management process Update service desk support documentation Participate in project related tasks The Person Experience in a Service Desk/Help Desk Support role Experience using Service Management tools Experience troubleshooting Exchange, Windows Server and Active Directory Experience with Citrix and Database support would be advantageous The ability to configure and troubleshoot software and hardware issues Service orientated and customer focused are essential attributes Strong communication and Interpersonal skills Tertiary qualifications and ITIL certification would be desirable For more information you can call Kale Balbi in our Sydney office on (02) 9087 6244 quoting Job Reference 54858 or alternatively, apply online below

We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Manager who will have a track record in managing networks, voice and data comms, IT service desk and data centres. This role offers an individual a unique opportunity to expand their vendor management/engagement skills and bring in best practice processes. You will report directly to the CIO and engage with key business stakeholders in the delivery of IT services. Key responsibilities will be: IT Network Management Covering day to day delivery and maintenance of services to the business. Developing practical and comprehensive troubleshooting procedures. Capacity and resource planning. Management of vendor and service level agreements. Developing detailed strategies for all computer networks including dealing room systems. Data Centre Management Optimise and manage cloud based solutions Design and plan the architecture designs for the data centre environments Telecommunications Full responsibility for the telecommunications architecture and vendor management. Production Support On-going management of the Service Desk and review of processes and SLAs. Management Leadership skills and ability to build relationships with your peers and key business stakeholders. Your Background: You will be an experienced "hands-on" network practitioner with a strong focus on operational and people management. Vendor management and stakeholder management experience will be key. Strong background in Cisco, VMWare and Windows technologies. SAN experience is highly desirable as this will involve new project work for the organisation. Good understanding of financial services in a medium sized environment. Relevant tertiary qualification in computing or equivalent discipline. Good knowledge of voice and data systems. Ability to manage OPEX and CAPEX budgets. Must be an excellent communicator with a pragmatic, commercial approach. You will need to be an Australian Permanent Resident For more information you can call Diana Wainstein in our Sydney office on (02) 9087 6254 quoting Job Reference 56211 or alternatively, apply online below.

You will get the chance to work with an international brand name and one of the largest digital companies in Australia. A success story in itself, we are looking for an exceptional team lead to help mentor and lead a team of Java Developers. You will also be responsible for developing and maintaining applications to support a variety of web interfaces and optimising code to increase throughput. Responsibilities: * Experience in leading and mentoring a team * Design of java applications from functional & technical specs * Ability to deliver technical documentation * Strong problem solving and ability to identify technical solutions * Strong communication skills Requirements: * J2EE, Spring, Hibernate, Struts, JSTL, SOAP * Enterprise CMS * MySQL Server/Oracle * Knowledge of Agile/XP * Eclipse, CVS, Maven, Bamboo * TDD

The Company Our client has a great reputation for high staff retention and engagement, they are an industry leader in an ever changing and dynamic industry. They are currently experiencing growth and therefore have a lot of projects in the pipeline including a major business transformation program. The Role The Business/Systems Analyst will be working on a range of BAU activities and project initiatives related to a customer database. The role will be working closely with the Customer Intelligence Manager, Business stakeholders, and IT teams to plan, drive, develop and test business requirements related to the business systems changes/maintenance and enhancement projects. Plan business analysis approach, deliverables and activities on assigned projects. Clearly communicate and articulate the objectives, scope, benefits and requirements of any assigned project to stakeholders, project working groups, interested parties and management. Identify any risks, constraints and dependencies and effectively communicate these to stakeholders and project manager. Extract and document Business Requirements for Atlas development, perform and co-ordinate testing associated with all development on Atlas Ensure a high level of Data quality through managing Data Quality Projects and also through managing back end updates The Person Experience in a Business Systems Analyst role Experience in stakeholder management, facilitation, requirements planning and gathering and project documentation. Broad understanding of business functions and processes Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and commercial acumen SQL knowledge highly advantageous Experience with System and User training Excellent Excel skills a must System testing experience Strong time management skills - meets deadlines and set own priorities Elicit, analyse, communicate, prioritise and validate requirements. Solution assessment and validation Excellent written and oral communication skills For more information you can call Kale Balbi in our Sydney office on (02) 9087 6244 quoting Job Reference 56049 or alternatively, apply online below.

The Company A well recognised not-for-profit agency in the legal licensing space. The Data Processing Manager is responsible for processing usage data to agreed data quality standards. Usage data is received in the form of hardcopy survey forms and electronic data files and is processed throughout the year in cycles of up to 14 months. This senior position offers an opportunity for an experienced professional working with a team of data/information specialists to perform a critical role in the organisation and the creative industry sector. Your responsibilities will include: Managing data processing including data logistics and data research functions; Developing and managing the processing schedule with upstream and downstream functions; Scheduling processing to meet invoicing timelines and distribution schedule; Resource planning and allocation to processes to meet scheduled timelines; Staff recruitment and management including performance planning and review; Identifying and recommending required process and system changes to meet operational priorities; Coordinating with upstream and downstream functions and IT to implement changes; Ensure data processing is carried out according to the agreed processes, protocols and procedures; Identifying opportunities for streamlining processes and increasing throughput; Leading cross functional processing coordination; Managing team priorities and mentoring the Data Logistics and Data Research teams; Regular reporting to senior management and input to Board reporting. To succeed in this role you must have Proven experience in managing a complex operational environment Demonstrated ability to meet timelines and work to high standards of quality Ability to adhere to procedures and processes Ability to manage a variable workforce of approx 20 permanent and casual staff Ability to schedule and manage multiple processes Excellent planning and forecasting skills Excellent written and verbal skills For more information you can call Kale Balbi in our Sydney office on (02) 9087 6244 quoting Job Reference 56174 or alternatively, apply online below.

Using your significant project management experience, you will create, manage and execute detailed plans incorporating the release and deployment of Phase 1 of this significant software project. Reporting to the Program Manager, your key responsibilities will be: To plan for the successful release of the code into production and the deployment to the broker/adviser laptop community. Plan the migration of agreed data from legacy systems to the new system with minimal impact on business continuity. To transition processes into both IT and Sales Operations, including definition and agreement of “to-be” processes An overall implementation plan to communicate key milestones to program stakeholders of the different business streams. Facilitate and manage the IT Change Management process for the scheduled program changes Working with representatives from each business stream to document and present the implementation activities Ensure IT and operational readiness to support BAU processes post go-live Your background: Experience in the software development life cycle Experience in system integration and data migration projects Good understanding of back office processes Ability to communicate and engage with business stakeholders Financial services experience in either of the following – retail banking, mortgages or wealth management. Formal project management qualifications would be well regarded. You must be an Australian Permanent Resident. For more information you can call Diana Wainstein in our Sydney office on (02) 9087 6271 quoting Job Reference 56131 or alternatively, apply online below.

Our client is seeking a Business/Data Analyst with strong analysis/data mining skills to work with large, complex databases to develop reports and reporting systems as a member of the Business Analytics team. Key responsibilities: Use SQL to extract and manipulate data to create reports for sales and marketing BI reports Understand and translate business needs into business requirements documents Provide data analysis and insight into trends and anomalies including root cause analysis Deliver accurate, quality and complete reporting outputs against functional and business requirements Build prototypes of end reports using Excel Support testing, training and implementation to ensure delivery of business and technology solutions. Key skills: Must be strong in SQL or PL/SQL Access and Excel report creation Ability to work with large databases in either the telco, utilities or financial services sector Any previous exposure to marketing/;billing databases would be well regarded Good analysis skills with the ability to develop reports and reporting systems Good communication and documentation skills as you will be working with external customers. You will need to be an Australian Permanent resident as this is a long term contract. For more information please contact Irene Valis at Talent2 on (02) 9087 6271 quoting reference 55087 or alternatively, apply online below Please attach your resume in Word format only.

The success enjoyed by this leading communications service provider is underpinned by a culture that values 'best practice' and is passionate in the delivery of innovative solutions to the customer. Working closely with the Commercial Services/Finance team you will evaluate (through extensive modelling/spreadsheeting) new business opportunities from both a qualitative and quantitative approach. Your presentation around the 'bid/deal' will focus on your ability to influence and explain complex and detailed tender requirements. Your degree in finance/business/accounting will be supported by CA/CPA qualifications. This role has strong visibility with the group and is seen as a platform for further career development. For more information, please contact Graham Whelan in our Sydney office on 02 9087 6217 quoting reference number 55819 or alternatively, apply online below.

Our client is a tier one investment bank with a full function portfolio presence in the Australian market. You will be responsible for managing the compliance and regulatory reporting for the ANZ business. With a focus on career progression you will provide leadership to the team as well as ownership of the regulatory reporting framework from an APRA, US GAAP and AIFRS framework. You will engage with the internal customers on the key financial issues and drive commercial partnerships internally that lead to strategic outcomes that enhance the relevancy and reputation of finance. In addition you will drive process improvements in the reporting framework. With relevant post-graduate accounting qualifications you will be familiar with the Australian reporting regulatory framework from a financial services perspective. You will want to move to an organisation that can progress and manage your career both locally and internationally. Attuned to working smart within a collegiate environment you will thrive on a challenge. If you are looking for a tier one Investment Bank with a full market presence in a role that has staff management and progression combined, apply now. For more information you can call Matthew Hodder in our Sydney office on (02) 9087 6297 quoting Job Reference 56180 or alternatively, apply online below.