Finance Manager (Maternity Cover)

About the Position

We are seeking a Finance Manager (Maternity Cover) for our Sydney, Australia office to manage financial reporting, budgeting, and strategic financial stewardship for our sports and entertainment marketing agencies.

About the Role

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

Responsibilities

• All financial reporting matters, including closing of monthly financials and internal reporting requirements
• Planning and review of annual budgeting process, working with and providing advice to business leaders
• Deliver monthly P&L forecasting and analysis
• Take ownership of revenue forecasting and project tracking, ensuring alignment with financial targets
• Conducting financial planning & analysis including project profitability analysis, staff utilisation, rate card reviews
• Oversee day-to-day finance operations and project accounting e.g. management of WIP, job reconciliations
• Providing commercial support for project teams, including pricing, risk management and contract review and negotiation
• Overseeing local company statutory compliance and reporting matters including audit management, tax filing and payroll
• Support implementation of group finance initiatives
• Working closely with and supporting shared services team on controllership tasks
• Working in partnership with Australian and APAC leadership, acting as a trusted advisor

Requirements

• 8 years + of relevant work experience, experience in the marketing and/or events industry will be a plus
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A leader who inspires, builds, and nurtures positive working relationships with those around you
• Strong analytical skills, with a focus on compliance, cost effective and the delivery of quality results and solutions

About You

• 8 years + of relevant work experience, experience in the marketing and/or events industry will be a plus
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A leader who inspires, builds, and nurtures positive working relationships with those around you
• Strong analytical skills, with a focus on compliance, cost effective and the delivery of quality results and solutions

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