Finance Business Analyst (Part Time)
Company Description
Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company – the home of Australia’s most trusted and loved brands spanning News, Sport, Lifestyle, and Entertainment. We pride ourselves on creating the best content, accessed by consumers when and how they want – across Publishing, Broadcasting and Digital.
Nine’s assets include the 9Network, major mastheads such as The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Australian Financial Review, radio stations 2GB, 3AW, 4BC and 6PR, digital properties such as nine.com.au, 9Now, 9Honey, Pedestrian.TV, Drive, subscription video platform Stan and a majority investment in Domain Group.
Our Purpose: We shape culture by sparking conversations, challenging perspectives, and entertaining our communities.
We bring people together by celebrating the big occasions and connecting the everyday moments. Australia belongs here. We bring our purpose to life via three shared values: We walk the talk, turn over every stone and keep it human.
Job Description
Join Nine's Television Finance team as a Finance Business Analyst, reporting to the Head of Finance – TTV Content & Radio. This part-time role plays a key part in managing the commercial distribution of Nine’s iconic programs, including shows like The Block, Married at First Sight, The Summit, and McLeod’s Daughters. These productions are commercialised through licensing, distribution deals, and merchandising.
Key Responsibilities:
- Month-end reporting, cashflow management, and variance analysis for revenue and expenses.
- Preparation of budgets, forecasts, balance sheet reconciliations, and year-end reporting.
- Day-to-day management of revenue and expenditure, including royalty reporting and payments.
- Preparation of royalty distribution statements, quarterly ABS surveys, and ad hoc financial reporting.
- Presentation of monthly and full-year forecast results to key stakeholders.
- Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the finance team.
- Ensure compliance with control frameworks and evolving standards.
Qualifications
What we would like to see on your resume:
- Qualified Accountant (CA or CPA) with exceptional reconciliation and analytical abilities.
- Proficiency in Excel
- Experience using Microsoft D365, and TM1 applications is highly desirable
- Strong communication, time management, and prioritisation skills.
- Attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, and commitment to high-quality outputs.
- Experience in the Television or content production industries is desirable.
This role will be advertised during our Christmas shut down period. Applications will be reviewed upon our return from 6th January 2025. Thank you in advance for your understanding while our Talent Acquisition team takes a break. We look forward to connecting with you in the New Year and wish you a safe and happy holiday.
Additional Information
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.
