Head Of Finance

Nine – Commercial Finance Manager (Editorial)

As the Commercial Finance Manager for our Editorial business, you'll be a vital partner to our newsrooms, ensuring financial discipline. This role supports the creation of Australia's best journalism by providing financial insights and leading budgeting/forecasting for editorial cost centers.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic finance partner to editorial leaders, providing them with clear, actionable financial insights.
  
• Manage and control the entire Editorial cost base, with a specific focus on staff and content-related expenses.
  
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes for all editorial cost centers, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
  
• Provide insightful analysis on financial performance, identifying key trends, risks, and opportunities for cost savings and growth.
  

Qualifications

• Previous experience in finance or commercial accounting, with a degree and/or a CA/CPA qualification.
  
• Proven business partnering skills, including the ability to build trust and translate financial concepts for non-finance teams.
  
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to liaise with senior stakeholders.
  
• Expertise in core financial processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and month-end reporting.
  
• Experience in media/publishing, managing staff costs, and using systems such as D365, TM1, SAP, or Tableau is ideal.
  

Additional Information

At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process with the Talent Acquisition team. Our employee benefits include:

• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers.
  
• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.
  
• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads.
  
• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription.
  

Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.

Valiant Finance – Inside Sales Manager, Asset Finance

This is an Inside Sales Manager - Asset Finance role with Valiant Finance based in Surry Hills, NSW, AU.

Role Seniority - senior

Key Accountabilities

• Fostering a high-performing team culture by leading from the front
  
• Providing ongoing coaching and mentoring to the team, inspiring them to achieve successful outcomes for every client.
  
• Daily conversations with our lender partners to enhance lender relations.
  
• Ensuring clear compliance and call quality frameworks are in place and adhered to at the highest level, whilst constantly looking for new ways to improve the overall customer experience.
  
• Developing workforce planning strategies and initiatives, including learning and development initiatives.
  
• Providing daily customer insights and reporting to the Head of Asset Finance on team performance to ensure company objectives are met or exceeded.
  

Requirements

• Sales Experience – Proven background in sales, either as a team leader or second-in-command (2IC).
  
• Commercial Lending and Asset Finance Expertise – Familiarity with commercial lending and asset finance is highly desirable.
  
• Passion for Staff Development – A genuine commitment to fostering employee growth and engagement within the team.
  
• Proficient in Cloud SaaS Systems – Experience with CRM platforms, dialer systems, or call recording tools is essential.
  
• Strong Organisational Skills – Excellent planning and organisational abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
  
• Effective Problem Solver – Quick thinking with a talent for resolving challenges efficiently.
  
• Analytical Skills – Ability to report on and analyse sales performance metrics effectively.
  
• Proactive Team Player – Ready to take the initiative while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.
  

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