Senior Finance Analyst – Fox Sports & Corporate

Job Description

Senior Finance Analyst – Fox Sports & Corporate Apply now Job no: 4227Work type: Full timeLocation: ArtarmonCategories: Finance Our Commercial Finance team operates in a fast-paced, ever-evolving and inherently complex industry. We have built a commercial partnering capability where our teams are embedded in the business, providing a ‘seat at the table’ for all critical business decisions through analysis, business case assessment, and driver-based planning and forecasting. We are looking for a Senior Finance Analyst to join our Sports & Corporate Commercial Finance team, a pivotal function within our business. You will be supporting our Corporate office (Communications, HR, and Finance) and our Sports Production business, who are Australia’s largest producer of live sports, known for quality and innovation in its production, outstanding commentary, and on-air talent. Reporting to the Head of Finance, Sports & Corporate, you will be responsible for: Building and maintaining deep, trusted relationships across the Sports Production and Corporate functions, as well as with the finance team and the broader business. Developing and managing cost forecasts, ensuring they align with overall business goals. Preparing and managing budgets, providing variance analysis and actionable recommendations. Supporting senior management with regular financial reporting, offering insights to inform decision-making. Continuously analyzing business performance, identifying variances between actuals, budgets, and forecasts. Tracking business performance, delivering data-driven forecasts and budgets that help shape and drive the strategy of the Sports Production and Corporate divisions. Identifying opportunities for improving financial forecasting, budgeting processes, and pinpointing transformation opportunities to ensure continued efficiency and competitiveness in an evolving industry landscape. Your experience CA/CPA qualified with 4+ years of experience in a Commercial or Financial Analyst role. Experience from Big 4 or professional services firms is highly desirable. Exceptional ability to build trusted relationships with senior leaders, including Corporate Executives, and the ability to effectively communicate complex financial data to diverse audiences. Strong analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to translate financial insights into actionable, strategic recommendations that drive business outcomes. A self-starter who thrives in fast-paced environments, taking ownership of tasks and delivering results with minimal supervision. Skilled at managing multiple competing priorities, balancing tight deadlines, and remaining focused on what matters most to the business. A proactive collaborator who works seamlessly with colleagues across the business to achieve shared objectives and drive collective success. A deep passion for media, sports, or entertainment – we believe that knowing the product and the customer is key to success in this role. If you’re a driven, Big 4 first-time mover or a Commercial Finance Analyst eager to take your career to the next level in the exciting world of TV, media, and entertainment, we’d love to hear from you! Life at Foxtel Group A career with us means working across one or more of our brands including Foxtel, Hubbl Kayo Sports, BINGE, Flash, Fox Sports, and Foxtel Media. When you join, the Perks at Work are taken care of: You’re part of Fox Flex, our hybrid way of working with time spent at home and on campus. Free & discounted products including Foxtel, Foxtel Now, Foxtel Broadband, Kayo Sports, and BINGE. Special days away from work for Birthday, Cultural & Volunteer Leave. Access to our holistic Fox Fit wellbeing program. Generous ergonomics allowance for your WFH setup. Company-wide meeting-free lunch hours and Friday afternoons. A note to recruitment agencies - we have this role covered. There is no need to get in touch; we do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Advertised: 13 Jan 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight TimeApplications close: 14 Feb 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time #J-18808-Ljbffr