Commercial Analyst

The Commercial Analyst plays a key role within the Strategy and Planning team of the Technology Business Unit, driving process optimisation, 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.

• Very strong communication and stakeholder management skills required - successful candidate must be decisive, proactive and deliver effectively
• Strong ability to prioritise and delivery results in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Sound financial acumen to support Technology owners.
• Experience in 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.

TAL is one of Australia’s leading life insurers, committed to inclusion, and supporting the career growth of our diverse workforce. We’re 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 here—we’re here to support you. 

You’re always accountable for your actions. You never give up. You strive to find the best outcomes for customers and partners. And you value working 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.  

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Everyone at TAL has a responsibility to do the right thing and is accountable for the way they conduct themselves. Our expectations are that you follow the principles set out in our Code of Conduct when you come to work every day. Risk management is everyone’s responsibility.

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