Commercial Finance Manager

Company Description

Nine is Australia's largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you'll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country's most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands.

Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.

Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We're evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

Job Description

We're looking for a Commercial Finance Manager to join our team on 12 Month Max-Term contract and provide crucial financial guidance and analysis for our sport productions, including major events like the Winter Olympics and NRL season.

This role is key to ensuring financial discipline and supporting senior leadership in making informed, strategic decisions that will drive the success of our Sport content strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes for sport productions.
• Oversee the month-end close process, ensuring the accuracy of financial results.
• Help prepare and track costs against detailed production budgets, including the Winter Olympics, Australian Open and NRL Season
• Deliver insightful variance analysis to stakeholders, explaining deviations and identifying areas for action.
• Provide regular and ad-hoc analysis on cost trends, key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with sport leaders, translating financial data into actionable insights.

Qualifications

• A qualification as a Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Practising Accountant (CPA).
• Prior experience in business partnering with non-finance teams.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of core accounting principles, including budgeting, forecasting, and month-end processes.
• Exceptional organisational, prioritisation, and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels.

Additional Information

How we work

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 - just ask 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.

More info at Nine Careers.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.

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