Head of Commercial Finance International Markets

4 weeks ago


Sydney, Australia BBC Full time

Job Introduction
The Head of Commercial Finance has overall responsibility of the Australian finance function end to end. This position is integral to ensuring the FP&A/Commercial and business partnering needs are met for the Australian business, working closely with the EVP & GM of international markets, local heads of department in Australia and international finance team located overseas. This role also supports the EVP & GM with business partnering needs across International markets (Aus and EMEA). The head of finance is responsible for ensuring the Australian Actuals and Reporting function runs smoothly, including statutory tax and audit.

Main Responsibilities
- Prepare budgets/forecasts at each cycle including analysis and presentation to management
- Business partner with EVP & GM International markets for overview of international markets
- Business partner with local heads of department for local Australian business
- Commercial finance support for contracts, new business cases and business decisions
- Work with strategy and central teams on mid/long range planning process and other projects as required
- Manage cashflow requirements in-line with shareholder funding
- Ensure end to end Finance function in Australia runs smoothly
- Prepare month end reports for monthly consolidated reporting for the UK and other ad-hoc requests
- Manage local analytics for AUS subscriber reporting
- Manage & oversee the Actuals and reporting function for Australia; providing support and review of all work
- Support and manage 1 x Financial Accountant
- Overall responsibility for monthly and monthly/annual tax requirements and annual statutory audit
- Manage relationship with IBM alongside Financial Accountant

This job spec is not exhaustive and may change from time to time in line with the evolving nature of a dynamic and growing business.
- 3-5 years’ experience in similar role
- Strong analytical ability
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A commercial outlook with a practical approach to business issues
- Strong Finance knowledge
- SAP experience and strong Excel skills preferred
- Experience in liaising with external auditors and meeting auditors requirements
- Understanding of IFRS and Australian tax rules
- Media, SVOD experience an advantage
- Degree in Accounting or Finance
- Professional Accounting qualification (CPA / CA qualified)

About the BBC
Diversity and inclusion matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC - whether that’s to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to elevate the voices and truths of modern life to resonate with audiences.

Package Description
Role: Head of Commercial Finance International markets (Parental Leave Cover)
Contract type: Full-time, Fixed term (12 months)
Location: Sydney

BritBox is a joint SVOD venture between BBC Studios and ITV Plc, and following successful launches in the US, Canada and the UK, BritBox launched in Australia in November 2020. BritBox offers subscribers a unique experience, with content specifically curated for Australian audiences — from classic and contemporary British series, to exclusive and premiere titles, spanning drama, crime, mystery and comedy.



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