Job Description:This newly created role of
Business Manager will provide operational and strategic support to the General Manager,
Company Matters and the broader
Company Matters team. The role has a strong forward-looking and strategic focus and aligns to our growth strategy for
Company Matters.This role is based in our head office in Sydney CBD and reports to the General Manager,
Company Matters.Key accountabilities and main responsibilitiesFinance Management
- Financial performance (invoicing, forecasts, creditors)
- Assist in the preparation of the annual budget including highlighting risks and opportunities to achievement.
- Fee increases
- Staff utilisation and productivity
- Setting up e-billing as required
- Represent Co Matters in monthly finance reviews with Senior Leadership Team.
People leadership & Development
- Oversight of staff development programs
- Assisting the General Manager to manage the workflow of the team
- Work with GM Company Matters to assess opportunities to increase staffing in line with budgets and new business targets
Client Management
- Managing the onboarding process with the relevant practitioner
- Managing the process for formal ongoing feedback from clients
- Managing client due diligence requests as required
New business and strategy
- Assist with the new business function as required, including presentations, publications and proposals
- CRM management
- Identify possible future acquisition targets and strategic partnerships with GM support.
- Identify new products to complement the existing Company Matters offering.
Strategic Focus
- Provide high level strategic planning support and advice to the General Manager through research and analysis of industry trends, technology trends and internal data
- Provide integral support for strategic initiatives across the business
Governance & Risk
- Support the team to manage business performance and ensure the allocation of work to practitioners is in line with budget.
- Support the team to manage risk to the practitioners and business
- Assist in the review and communication of any procedural or policy changes/implementations driven by legislative and or business change
- Support business to meet requirements of the Law Society of New South Wales and other professional bodies
Experience & Personal Attributes
- Degree qualified in Law, Business, Communications, Commerce or related field.
- 7+ years professional services and/or consulting experience working as a company secretary and/or in finance/strategy/ legal related roles.
- Experience in managing financial matters, developing presentations, board reports, budget information.
- Action and results focused with a high-level of planning and a proven ability to work across and manage multiple in-flight projects.
- Ability to influence others, facilitate consensus and move stakeholders toward a common vision or goal and gain buy-in.
- Critical thinking and strong people management focus.
About Us: Link Group is a leading fund administration and share registry specialist. We are a market leading provider of technology-enabled administration solutions, continually developing our offerings to expand with our clients' needs. Since our inception, Link Group has been entrusted by clients to handle sensitive data in a secure and confidential manner. Our core businesses of fund administration and securities registration are complemented by our expertise in digital solutions and data analytics.
About the Team:Our Corporate Markets division provides clients with a comprehensive corporate market offering that connects issuers to their stakeholders. Our uniquely integrated range of corporate markets capabilities includes shareholder management and analytics, stakeholder engagement, share and unit registry, and employee share plans. We also offer company secretarial support, as well as various specialist offerings such as insolvency solutions. We operate in twelve countries throughout Australasia, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, United Kingdom and Europe.Our teams combine a wealth of industry experience with a rigorous focus on client management to deliver a premium service underpinned by market leading digital technology provided by our Technology .Link Group is building a dynamic, client focused, caring and inclusive culture that is built on the foundations of an entrepreneurial spirit, effective risk management, empathy and trust, and underpinned by its core values.We are an inclusive employer whose people work collaboratively. We encourage, support and value the various talents and perspectives of our people and promote a flexible and blended work environment where our people can thrive and their wellbeing is supported. We know that diversity drives better client outcomes, continuous improvement, and growth. Be part of the Link Group journey and together we will achieve our full potential.We treat all individuals fairly and equitably and do not discriminate on the basis of diverse characteristics including, but not limited to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, cultural background, physical abilities/disabilities, religious or political belief, marital or family status or carers responsibilities.Candidates must have the relevant work rights to be considered for an opportunity at Link Group. Successful applicants will be required to complete background screening prior to commencement of employment.