commercial accountant/analyst

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Employee Matters Full time

24th May, 2024

Who are Cambridge University Press & Assessment?

Cambridge University Press is the oldest university press in the world. Cambridge University Press is a department of the University of Cambridge and is both an academic and educational publisher. It became part of Cambridge University Press & Assessment, following a merger with Cambridge Assessment in 2021. With a global sales presence, publishing hubs, and offices in more than 40 countries, it publishes over 50,000 titles by authors from over 100 countries. Its publishing includes more than 380 academic journals, monographs, reference works, school and university textbooks, and English language teaching and learning publications.

We offer a welcoming and supportive hybrid work environment with free onsite parking at our Port Melbourne office which is also close to public transport.

The Role

The Accountant / Commercial Analyst is primarily responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and business analysis for three product groups: Academic, Education (including Hotmaths), and English. The role involves close collaboration across all business functions and plays a vital role in developing budgets and business planning across the organization.

Key responsibilities:

  • Budgeting and Forecasting: Create detailed business analysis, identify risks and opportunities, and propose solutions for the three product groups.
  • Financial Reporting: Assist in monthly P&L reporting for all profit centers, explaining major variances to budgets or forecasts.
  • Financial Analysis: Prepare P&L, Balance Sheet, and monthly balance sheet reconciliations for Hotmaths, including uploading to BPC.
  • Stock Reporting and Data Management
  • Financial Modeling and stakeholder engagement
  • Business Analytics: Develop insights on profit center performance, product analysis, and distribution channels to support budgeting, forecasting, and business decisions.
  • Process Improvement, audit support and accounts payable
  • Compliance: Provide ad hoc assistance with annual return lodgements and periodic compliance/risk assessments.

The successful candidate will have:

  • 3 + years experience as a commercial accountant/analyst in a professional setting
  • Experience in financial reporting, analysis, and financial management
  • Understanding of challenges facing not-for-profit entities, particularly within the publishing industry
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication
  • Familiarity with ERP systems, especially SAP
  • Strong Relationship-building, creative thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Strong financial, numerical, analytical, and reporting capabilities
  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a cohesive team

What we can offer:

  • You will belong to a small, vibrant and collaborative finance team that is supportive of each other.
  • Ongoing development to ensure you get the most out of your role and extend your finance skills in a secure and respected global company.
  • Work/life balance in a hybrid work environment
  • Free onsite parking

How to Apply

If this role appeals to you and you would like to be a part of this prestigious company click APPLY NOW

For candidates who progress through our screening process, we are obliged to ensure that all candidates have the necessary legal right to work in Australia. We will require you to provide evidence prior to an interview.

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