We are proud to be Australia’s most impactful media group, we’re even prouder of what we stand for. Together, we inform, advocate and inspire all Australians, for a better Australia. With over 150 brands across news, sport and lifestyle, backed by a team of more than 5,000 dedicated people across the country, News Corp Australia is trusted by over 18 million Australians a month to provide the information and inspiration they seek across multiple print, video, audio and digital platforms. Renowned for world-class journalism and marketing services nationally and internationally, we are passionate, creative and dynamic. We offer a fast-paced environment that encourages individuals to take control of their future and challenge themselves in ever-changing fields. As Australia’s number one media group, we are driven by our purpose and guided by our values: MAKE A DIFFERENCE - Striving to improve the lives of our audiences and communities. BE PRINCIPLED - Having the integrity to question, debate and do what is right. GET IT DONE - Delivering quality results and taking them, rather than ourselves, seriously. PUSH BOUNDARIES - Curiosity, creativity and courage to challenge and better the way things are done. WORK AS A TEAM - Greater success is based on working together: with our colleagues, our audiences and our customers.

What's the role?

Based in Pyrmont and reporting to the Finance Manager - Medium Rare, this role will support commercial partnering at News Corp Australia’s Content Agencies (Medium Rare, Medium Rare NZ, Storyation and Suddenly). Our content agencies are among the largest in Australia serving brands like Qantas, Coles, Bunnings, Chemist Warehouse and CBA. The businesses are on track for double digital growth in FY25 and are a critical part of News Australia’s growth aspirations with new initiatives in the pipeline. You will partner with the business to understand current performance and provide financial insights to make informed business decisions.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone in the early stages of their career who is looking for guidance, support and the chance to accelerate their skills and development. You'll be exposed to a wide variety of commercial finance activities and be supported by an experienced team committed to your professional growth.

Responsibilities

Month end close activities including client billings, reconciliations, journals and incentive calculations
Maintain and manage aged debtors
Manage account enquiries from the sales teams and News Corp shared service team
Support preparation of month end management reports, budgets and rolling forecasts with variance analysis
Monitor financial performance and identify risks and opportunities
Provide commentary on business unit performance including profitability by client
Continue to simplify processes and work on a project to further automate billings
Month end P&L reviews and reviewing and business partnering with senior leaders on results.
End to end finance support (including balance sheet reviews, banking, taxation and payroll) for Medium Rare NZ
Working on cost initiatives with business partners and reviewing P&L impacts.

Who are you?

CA/CPA qualified with a strong foundation in financial and management accounting
Strong commercial acumen & professional accounting competency
Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills
Self-starter with a commercial approach to business
Resilient with an ability to manage competing deadlines

News Benefits

News Benefits is our way of saying thank you to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities. Thanking them for the great things they do daily, for the greater good of Australia. Our benefits include:

Exclusively ours - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family
Health & wellbeing - Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices)
Time off - News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.
Helping you grow - Development opportunities (including diversity and inclusion - focused education series) and recognition
Financial wellbeing - Support on making the most of your money
Perks & discounts - Exclusive offers across a range of products and services
Giving back - Make a difference to our communities.
Workplace Inclusion and facilities – Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents’ rooms

Who are we?

Medium Rare is Australia’s leading content and owned media agency, proudly part of News Corp Australia — the nation’s most influential media organisation. We create award-winning content and campaigns for some of the country’s most recognisable names, including Coles, Bunnings, Qantas, Officeworks, CommBank, and L'Oréal Australia & New Zealand.

We operate across print, digital, out-of-home, and social channels, celebrating courageous creativity and delivering impact through our talented team of over 200 people across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Auckland. This role is based in our Sydney Pyrmont office, with a hybrid work arrangement.

What’s next?

Apply now or for more information on careers at News Corp Australia visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We know that diversity strengthens our teams and newsrooms as we seek to tell stories that represent the diverse communities of Australia that we serve. Our people make us unique and we all have a story. We encourage people of all ages, backgrounds, races, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, abilities and gender identities to apply. Inclusion is important to us and we want everyone at News to bring their whole-selves to work. If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, or would like to outline which pronouns you prefer, please feel free to let us know.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please feel free to let us know. For more information regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NewsCorp Australia please visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers under the DEI section.

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Commercial Finance Analyst

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