Finance Manager (Maternity Cover)

About the Position

Finance Manager (Maternity Cover)

Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Requisition ID: 16519

Octagon within Australia comprises three agencies specializing in sports and entertainment marketing. These include Octagon (global creative agency), Futures Sport & Entertainment (business consultancy and analytics), and No2ndPlace (sport for social change).

About the Role

Working closely with the Finance Director, APAC (based in Singapore), the Finance Manager/Senior Finance Manager will serve as the business partner to the agency leads and the wider management team. They will be responsible for accurate financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, commercial guidance and support, and providing strategic financial stewardship to ensure the agencies' success.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Manage all financial reporting matters, including closing monthly financials and internal reporting requirements.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Plan and review the annual budgeting process, deliver monthly P&L forecasting and analysis, and take ownership of revenue forecasting and project tracking.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct financial planning and analysis, including project profitability analysis, staff utilization, and rate card reviews.
• Day-to-Day Operations: Oversee day-to-day finance operations and project accounting, such as management of WIP and job reconciliations.
• Commercial Support: Provide commercial support for project teams, including pricing, risk management, and contract review and negotiation.
• Compliance: Oversee local company statutory compliance and reporting matters, including audit management, tax filing, and payroll.
• Group Initiatives: Support the implementation of group finance initiatives.
• Controllership: Work closely with and support the shared services team on controllership tasks.
• Leadership: Work in partnership with Australian and APAC leadership, acting as a trusted advisor.

Requirements

• Experience: 8+ years of relevant work experience, with experience in the marketing and/or events industry being a plus.
• Skills:
  • Financial Reporting
  • Budgeting
  • Forecasting
  • Financial Analysis
  • Compliance
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • A leader who inspires, builds, and nurtures positive working relationships.

We Offer

• Opportunity to work with leading sports and entertainment marketing agencies.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.

About the Company

Octagon within Australia comprises three agencies specializing in sports and entertainment marketing. These include Octagon (global creative agency), Futures Sport & Entertainment (business consultancy and analytics), and No2ndPlace (sport for social change).

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