Job Description
We are seeking an experienced television professional to join our Content Acquisitions team responsible for acquiring new content to add to our award-winning Entertainment slate.
* Develop and maintain rolling budgets and forecasts across multiple content channels.
* Manage cash flow & amortisation, including regular reconciliations and reforecasts.
* Conduct month-end variance analysis and provide insights on financial performance.
* Oversee volume deals with key content partners and forecast delivery timelines.
* Conduct pre-acquisition financial analysis to ensure affordability within budget constraints.
* Track distributor spend, rights, and rate structures through ad-hoc analysis.
* Provide cost evaluations for new channels and support long-term financial planning.
* Partner with Commercial Finance for quarterly reforecasts and annual budget processes.
* Conduct monthly TV and quarterly Movie audits to ensure accuracy and compliance.
* Manage the movement of content between channels and ensure correct financial treatment.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* 2-3 years of experience in a finance-related role, ideally in content, media, or broadcasting.
* Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including experience with financial modeling and data analysis.
* Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
* Proven ability to work across multiple workstreams and meet tight deadlines.
* Experience with reconciliations and a high level of attention to detail.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.
* Analytical mindset with a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
* Experience with What's On, IBMS, and PeopleSoft systems is advantageous.
* Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Benefits
* You'll be part of Fox Flex, our hybrid way of working with time spent at home and on campus.
* Free & discounted products including Foxtel, Foxtel Now, Foxtel Broadband, Kayo Sports, and BINGE.
* Special days away from work for Birthday, Cultural, and Volunteer Leave.
* Access to our holistic Fox Fit wellbeing program.
* Company-wide meeting-free lunch hours and Friday afternoons.