Business Operations Manager

Kaizen Recruitment is recognised as a leader in the Financial Services industry. We provide human capital solutions to an established client base of leading fund managers, superannuation funds, insurers, and wealth managers.

As we continue to expand and elevate our operations, we are seeking an accomplished Business Operations professional to spearhead our drive towards enhanced efficiency and excellence in all aspects of our business.

You will be trusted with a multitude of responsibilities that encompass the full spectrum of Business operations, including but not limited to:

• Vendor Management: Oversee all vendors, including contract negotiation and services level agreements (IT partners, Seek, LinkedIn, Insurance)
• Finance Oversight: Exercise comprehensive control over the finance function, including managing the bookkeeper responsible for Accounts Payable and Receivable, payroll and commission payments, and staff leave management, BAS.
• Strategic Collaboration: Forge strong working relationships with the executive management team, facilitating the identification of areas for enhancement and the review of operational efficiencies.
• Office Management: Assume shared responsibility for the efficient operation of our Melbourne and Sydney offices, and Philippines team promoting a conducive work environment and managing office lease agreements.
• Tech Infrastructure: Take charge of the firm’s tech requirements, from procurement to ongoing management, ensuring that our teams have the tools they need to excel.
• Recruitment Support: Contribute to our internal recruitment process, including the onboarding of new team members, with a focus on bringing the best talent into the organization.
• Strategic Planning: Lead strategic planning initiatives and quarterly business reviews, providing actionable insights derived from an in-depth understanding of our Business operations costs and key business data.
• Oversee and manage all business policies including L&D and Travel

What we expect:

• A tertiary qualification, and relevant Business operations leadership experience.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to analysis ROI on vendor spend and overall business sustainability.
• Ability to recognise urgency, optimise priorities and deliver against tight deadlines;
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with senior stakeholders as well as work with external vendors;
• High level of self-motivation and ability to work autonomously and as part of a team;
• Exceptional time management and organisation skills;

As a boutique agency that is growing, it’s important that you can be agile and adaptable.

We will value your contribution in implementing best practice processes, improving work culture and professional standards. You will need to bring a positive attitude and strong values (integrity, excellence, continuous improvement, accountability). We are outcome-focused and believe in empowerment and personal accountability.

In return for your efforts, you will be offered a competitive salary, genuine work flexibility and ongoing training and development. We offer an industry leading EVP including flexible working, days off for volunteering and community commitments, a generous learning and development budget with study leave as well as a healthy budget for team collaboration activities including lunches, dinners, events, and trips to our interstate offices to name a few!

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, please contact Matt McGilton at Kaizen Recruitment on 0439 028 *** | ************@kaizenrecruitment.com.au or apply via job link.