Finance Business Analyst

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.

Job Description
Nine is seeking a Finance Business Analyst to join our Local Production Finance Team on a max-term contract until October 2025

Reporting to the Senior Finance Business Analyst, this role supports the financial management of production including The Block, MAFS, Travel Guides and more using WIP accounting principles.

Day to day you will:

• Monthly review departmental / program expenses and analysis of variances to budget and forecast, for both P&L departments and WIP projects
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare and present monthly departmental management accounts and program cost reporting to department heads and key users of financial information
• Monthly expenditure forecasts, for both P&L departments and WIP projects and explanation of variances to budget, including Headcount analysis
• Prepare annual departmental / program budgets including salary costs, production costs and internal recharges
• Expenditure approval, including petty cash and debit card reconciliations and journals
• Business partner with Network Executives and Production Staff to support with program budgets, reporting, talent payments and analysis
• Please note this is a max-term opportunity.

Qualifications

What we would like to see:

• Qualified Accountant (CA or CPA)
• Proven financial experience
• Strong Excel skills
• Strong reconciliation skills, analytical skills and attention to detail
• Television or Production Company industry experience is desirable but not essential

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.