Head of Investment and Fund Management

The Company
Hort Innovation is a grower-owned, not-for-profit research and development corporation dedicated to Australian Horticulture.
Annually, they invest millions of dollars into critical R&D, extension, marketing, and international trade initiatives.
Their vision is to create a prosperous and sustainable Australian horticulture industry built on innovation.
The Industry Service & Delivery team drives strong investment and industry insight focusing on connecting with Australian horticulture and Hort Innovation's commitment to deliver smart investments for all Australian growers.
The Position
The Head of Investment & Funds Management leads the investments team to execute fund strategy and provide expertise on the performance of industry investments.
Reporting to the GM, Industry Service and Delivery and overseeing Investment Managers and Advisors, this key leadership role drives delivery of investments through accurate and meaningful evaluation, reporting and forecasting for Hort Innovation funds.
Key Responsibilities will include the following (but not limited to):

Leadership of, and oversee, the performance of the Investment and Funds team, including developing and implementing continuous improvement processes to deliver improvements in reporting and process efficiencies, quality, and accuracy
Management of the organisation's investment funds to meet each fund's financial obligations, identifying gaps in meeting investment targets, updating, communicating and problem solving on identified issues
Provide leadership to the business on investment strategy development, planning and operations, including providing Project Managers and Industry Service Managers with analysis and reporting to support contract development, negotiations and stakeholder discussions/meetings
Build stakeholder engagement to drive trust, and add value to, key stakeholders, internally and externally
Report on strategic objectives for funds and provide proactive analysis of industry and dissemination and presentation of results and forecasts to the investment advisory group
In association with the GM Industry Service & Delivery, develop an annual operating budget, monitor progress and adjust resourcing to ensure contracting is in line with forecast expenditure
The Person

We are keen to hear from you if you have the following skills, experience and key attributes:

5+ years' experience leading research project investments or funds initiatives
Known as a strong subject matter expert with a broad knowledge of investments systems and standards ideally applied to the horticulture/agriculture industry
High-quality project management skills with demonstrated ability to deliver multiple projects with tight turnaround times
Expert analytical and problem-solving skills, including monitoring and evaluation metrics, business case and investment analysis
Change management experience and continuous improvements in reporting and finance systems and processes
Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with diverse stakeholders, both internally and externally
Collaborative people management focus, with proven success in coaching and mentoring teams
Knowledge of IT systems and data architecture, with the ability to translate current tools into system requirements
Highly proficient at evaluation and dissemination of complex information
Proven financial and business acumen, with strong commercial judgement and the ability to analyse data and draw out meaningful insights that drive strategic outcomes
Tertiary qualifications in relevant field/discipline or demonstrated equivalent experience
Disciplined, detail oriented and highly motivated
About Hort Innovation

Hort Innovation is committed to improving accountability, setting clear goals, and establishing expectations for delivering work.
With a transparent Strategic Plan and a mandate to deliver for growers, the organisation upholds values focusing on the future, fostering a one-team culture, and promoting respect and integrity to make a positive difference.

High performance is rewarded through professional development, training, and recognition programs including an incentive program that rewards company and individual performance.

Hort Innovation Values

Hort Innovation's values are not just words on a wall.
They are the principles that guide their actions and decisions.
Their values unite them and remind them that they are all working towards the same goals and striving to make a positive impact on their organisation, industry and the world.
There people are an integral part of making this happen.
They are one team, and together, they make their culture thrive.

Join a dynamic team, where innovation is the heartbeat and growth is the only trajectory.
This is not just a role; it's an opportunity to revolutionize Australian Horticulture.
Are you ready to be the driving force behind a sustainable and prosperous future? To inquire further or have a confidential discussion, please phone Mick Hay on 1300 380 701 or apply via ***.au
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