The Manager Business Optimisation is responsible for ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of Bluecurrent's AU Business Operations and driving strategic and operational initiatives to support business performance and improvement. This is a newly created opportunity reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (AU) and be located in either our Sydney or Melbourne office. Key Responsibilities include Providing strategic support to Senior Management in the development and execution of business strategies Development, implementation and ongoing management of a centralised contract performance management systems & processes Taking a leadership role on behalf of the Australian operation business in relation to any potential business acquisitions and transactions Lead business analysis and reporting to increase visibility and proactive management of business KPIs Conduct market research, industry analysis and competitive intelligence to assist in strategic decision making Collaborate with cross-functional teams to lead key business projects on budget and on time Contribute to the development of annual business plans and budgets in collaboration with senior management Reporting on performance metrics, identifying opportunities for operational improvements and efficiency Implement initiatives to streamline processes, reduce cost and optimise resource allocation Utilise data analytics and methodologies to analyse business trends and forecast future performance, providing actionable insights and recommendations Who we are looking for To be successful in this role you will be degree qualified in business, commerce or an equivalent area of study. You will have demonstrated experience in business and financial analysis including monitoring and reporting coupled with demonstrated experience in business transformation, business process redesign and improvement. You will also ideally have/ or bring knowledge in Strategy development and ongoing monitoring and reporting of progress against plan Strong communication skills and leadership experience Highly evolved analytical, project management and delivery skills Experience in procurement and contracts management Executive level and board reporting experience is highly regarded Experience in corporate transactions and acquisitions highly desirable About Us Bluecurrent was formed in 2023 after a joint venture between Vector and QIC was established. With more than 15 years' experience behind us we are a new company, with strong foundations and ambitious goals. It's a great time to join the highly dynamic energy sector, with consumers and energy companies driving rapid change. Changes that can make a difference are often informed by the data we provide. Bluecurrent's team is made up of people with diverse skills, values, backgrounds and experiences. We respect people's differences, including gender, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, race and religion. Our values reflect how we do things together and for our customers: Collaborate – we are a tight-knit group that works best when we work together. Innovate – we are stepping up to solve challenges in new ways. Deliver – what we say we do. It's what we've always done and always will do. Additional information As we continue to grow there are many future career pathways for our people. We offer: Opportunities for career progression A fun and collaborative environment Potential for flexible work hours Health and wellbeing support Subsidised life and income protection insurance Study support If you require assistance or accessibility support from us during the application and selection process, please call us on +61 2 8115 5642. #J-18808-Ljbffr