What's the role?
As a Senior Commercial Finance Analyst, you will step into an essential role within the Digital Subscription commercial finance team. Partnering directly with the business owners of our subscription growth team, you will be a key driver in maximising digital subscription revenue across iconic brands like The Australian. Reporting to the Senior Commercial Finance Manager within a collaborative team of five, you will own the high‐quality reporting, planning, and analysis that transforms data into commercial strategy. This role is all about delivering the clear financial insights needed to back up major business decisions, protect long‐term profitability, and uncover our next big growth opportunities.
Responsibilities
* Collaborate closely with key business stakeholders, including the Head of Subscription Growth (The Australian) and the Head of B2B Subscription Growth, to ensure the best commercial decisions are made.
* Provide robust, high‐quality financial and non‐financial reporting to keep stakeholders clearly informed on performance metrics.
* Take ownership of preparing budgets, rolling forecasts, and monthly financial results while partnering with FP&A to hit management deadlines.
* Dig into the data to build recommendations around digital subscription performance trends, including acquisition metrics, customer churn, and content drivers.
* Analyse and explain variances between actuals, budgets, and forecasts, while proactively identifying financial risks and opportunities.
* Actively look for process and efficiency improvements across the finance space and implement them hand‐in‐hand with your business stakeholders.
Who are you?
* CA or CPA qualified with demonstrated experience in a similar high‐impact commercial finance or analyst role.
* Strong commercial acumen combined with professional accounting competency and a strategic approach to business.
* Excellent financial acumen backed by practical experience in complex financial modelling and data analysis.
* Top‐tier communication and stakeholder management skills, giving confidence to influence decision‐makers across the enterprise.
* Motivated individual who takes initiative and brings a proactive attitude to solving commercial problems.
* Highly organised and resilient, with proven ability to manage competing deadlines calmly in a fast‐paced media environment.
Benefits
* Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family.
* Exclusive offers across a range of products and services that deliver genuine cost savings and benefits.
* Health & wellbeing support, including onsite gyms at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices.
* Time off: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.
* Support on making the most of your money.
* Access to tailored development opportunities, including leadership programs.
* Opportunities to give back through volunteer programmes and company‐organised charity drives.
* Workplace inclusion initiatives and accessibility: employee‐resource groups, multi‐faith quiet rooms & parents' rooms.
Why News Corp Australia
Join a culture where innovation is our operating rhythm. You'll work on a diverse portfolio of Australia's most loved brands and play a pivotal role in leading the technological shift in how we create commercial content. Our vibrant, hybrid work environment and dynamic, values‐driven culture empowers you to push boundaries, collaborate as one unified team, and make a positive, measurable impact for all Australians.
Company Overview
News Corp Australia is the nation's most influential media organisation, operating more than 150 household‐name brands across print, digital and multimedia. We lead the way in travel, fashion, food, health, homes and lifestyle, and are the largest publisher across print and digital, reaching more than 16 million Australians each month.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender identity. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process.
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