Business Intelligence Manager

Company Description

At Shift, we’re business specialists dedicated to helping Australian SMEs take control of their cashflow, streamline trade terms and choose the right financial products.  

We believe Australian businesses are the driving force behind our economy and are core to our communities. That’s why our business expertise, focus on relationships, and market-leading technology is at the core of everything we do.  

Our unique approach to product innovation combined with our collaborative culture means you can build your career in a supportive environment. You’ll be joining a diverse team of over 250 people who are always looking to deliver better outcomes for Australian businesses.  

Job Description

We’re looking for a Business Intelligence Manager to join us at Shift, where we’re committed to enhancing the business lending landscape through smart data use. In this role, you’ll oversee our reporting functions and help us make informed strategic decisions. Your main task will be to manage and interpret data, turning it into understandable and useful insights for different teams.

This role is about more than just numbers; it’s about understanding what the data tells us and how it can guide Shift to better serve our clients in the business lending sector. We need someone who is not just technically skilled in business intelligence but also able to see the bigger picture and contribute to Shift’s steady growth in a meaningful way.

This version keeps the focus on the role’s responsibilities and impact at Shift, presented in a more straight forward and grounded manner.

• Oversee Reporting Functions: Manage and refine Shift’s reporting processes, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of critical business data to stakeholders.
• Strategic Decision-Making Support: Utilize data insights to support strategic decision-making, providing clear, actionable advice to guide the company’s direction in the business lending sector.
• Build Out Infrastructure Layers: Lead the development and enhancement of Shift’s data infrastructure layers, creating a robust, scalable platform that supports advanced data analysis and reporting.
• Ensure Data Quality and Integrity: Maintain a high standard of data quality and integrity across all platforms and systems, implementing checks and balances to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Work closely with various departments to understand their data needs and challenges, ensuring that the BI solutions developed are aligned with overall business objectives and enhance operational efficiency

Qualifications

• Experience building a data governance layer
• Experience running an operational reporting function
• Experience in running an engineering team (or similar roadmap prioritisation)

Additional Information

• Collaborative teams – a flat structure means everyone can learn from colleagues and senior leaders around the business.  

• Be involved – come together with all of your colleagues every 100 days to share the product and technology roadmap and business strategy.  

• Flexible working environment – we’re headquartered in North Sydney with state-based workplaces and offer a flexible work policy.  

• Family support – industry leading 26 weeks paid parental leave.  

• Varied workspaces – our office enables areas for collaboration, brainstorming and socialising as well as focus zones. 

• Range of benefits – supporting your physical, psychological and financial wellbeing.