Position: Senior Product Manager (Technology Consulting, Business Analysis)
Location: Sydney, Australia
WorkStyle: Sydney Hybrid based
Simple Machines. Data Engineered to Life™

Simple Machines is a leading independent boutique technology firm with a global presence, including teams in London, Sydney, San Francisco, and New Zealand. We specialise in creating technology solutions at the intersection of data, AI, machine learning, data engineering, and software engineering. Our mission is to help enterprises, technology companies, and governments better connect with and understand their organisations, their people, their customers, and citizens. We are a team of creative engineers and technologists dedicated to unleashing the potential of data in new and impactful ways. We design and build bespoke data platforms and unique software products, create and deploy intelligent systems, and bring engineering expertise to life by transforming data into actionable insights and tangible outcomes.

About You

We are looking for a consultant-minded individual who is passionate about working closely with clients to solve complex problems and lead them on a journey from discovery to technical implementation. You have a knack for understanding client needs and delivering market-leading solutions and have worked in Technology Consulting | Business Analysis | Software Development

You will love and excel in this role if you:

• Have a strong background in Technology Consulting, played a Senior Manager role within a top-tier consulting company.
• Have a refined understanding of how modern software is built and delivered (tools, methodologies, roles, common challenges etc.)
• A demonstrated knowledge of different methods and tools that help you to perform analysis, testing, product management and delivery in a range of environment
• Know how to effectively communicate information between people at all levels of the business, in written and verbal form
• Have a passion for accruing knowledge, and using that knowledge to continuously improve yourself and the team’s performance
• Personal interest in best practice and trends of the technology industry, with the ability to apply these to your day-to-day work
• A relationship builder by nature, and someone who can thrive in new teams and new situations
• A proactive person who knows what needs to be done, how to approach it, and how to influence others to move things forward
• An ambitious person who is excited about the prospect of joining a small, close-knit ANZ team of experts and helping it to grow

The Exciting Part

Simple Machines is not your average consultancy or software engineering firm. Our team is comprised of inspiring industry leaders in Consulting, Data Engineering, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence. Our projects, for a global client base, are data-focused and drive real change.

About the Role

We are looking for someone to join our close-knit team of experts to help deliver our client engagements as we scale our ANZ business. If you excel in client facing roles, have a deep understanding of how modern software is built and delivered, and have a passion for technology then we’d love to hear from you.

Here’s a brief overview of the role’s responsibilities:

Drive the engagement

• Understand each clients’ unique business needs, the ‘why’ behind each project and develop solutions that will fulfil each clients’ success criteria
• Act as a translator between business teams and technology delivery
• Develop domain expertise unique to each engagement

Feed the engineering team

• Provide high quality written requirements, acceptance criteria, feature overviews, test cases and other artefacts for the team to work from
• Run effective meetings with team and stakeholders

Drive the team’s direction

• Clearly articulate the business needs and work with the tech team to translate these into technical requirements
• Persuade the client and the SM team on what should be done and why

Increase the team’s speed

• Understand and anticipate dependencies in software delivery
• Enable decision making through excellent communication

Assure the team’s focus

• Protect the engineering team from day to day ‘noise’
• Embed and optimise processes to handle our scope of work and new demand

Assure SM’s position with the client

• Build and nurture relationships with clients at all levels
• Help to manage SM’s delivery risk

About TMGM

TMGM is a leading provider of online trading and investment services. We are honored to be the Official Regional Online Forex and Trading Partner of Chelsea FC in Asia Pacific. With a global presence and offices across three continents, TMGM has built a reputation as a trusted provider of CFD trading. We pride ourselves on our commitment to regulatory compliance, technological innovation, and exceptional customer service.

At TMGM, our vision goes beyond just providing a trading platform. We aim to empower our clients with the best trading conditions. By leveraging industry-leading and cutting-edge innovative platforms, we ensure that your trading experience is excellent. Our relentless dedication to research and development enables us to push the boundaries of liquidity and usability, equipping you with the tools you need to succeed in the ever-changing financial landscape.

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled Assistant Manager - Group Tax to play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and compliance of our organization. This role combines traditional accounting expertise with strategic structuring skills, ensuring that organizational entities align with regulatory requirements and corporate objectives. The ideal candidate will work closely with legal counsel, tax advisors, and executives to design structures that optimize tax, financial reporting, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Structuring: Advise on and create efficient legal and organizational structures for tax efficiency, financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and asset protection.
• Entity Formation: Guide entity selection, oversee documentation and filing and manage banking relationships.
• Financial and Regulatory Compliance: Ensure entities and overall structure comply with IFRS, GAAP, and other standards, setting up internal controls and record-keeping aligned with regulatory needs.
• Cross-Border Structuring and International Tax: Provide expertise on international tax treaties, transfer pricing, and profit repatriation for cross-border entities.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior position within a large commercial organization, or at a Senior to Manager level within the audit, consulting, or taxation divisions of a Big Four or Second-Tier firm.
• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting and taxation principles, with a proven track record of managing complex group reporting functions.
• An extensive understanding of tax laws pertaining to business entities, corporate structures, and cross-border transactions is highly desirable.
• Substantial experience in managing and reporting within intricate group structures, ensuring that all reporting complies fully with financial and regulatory standards.
• Advanced skills in conducting thorough research and analysis to support informed, data-driven decision-making in the realms of regulatory compliance and corporate structuring.
• Established ability to collaborate effectively across various departments, accompanied by excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate complex technical information clearly to diverse stakeholders.

• Celebrate your tenure with us! Receive generous milestone anniversary gifts that grow with each year of service.
• Join a vibrant workplace culture with fantastic team-building activities, fostering camaraderie and collaboration among colleagues.
• Prioritize your well-being! Access our Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for various health and wellness needs.
• Invest in your growth! Access annual training opportunities tailored to your role.