Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

With a content portfolio like no other media organisation in the country, SBS occupies multiple channels and platforms, and provides a unique opportunity for employees to help make Australia a better place to live.

At SBS, we embrace difference and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

We also acknowledge the unique contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples make to our society and our workplace through their enduring and continued connection to land, sea, sky and community.

About Us

SBS is one of the world's most unique and innovative media organisations, producing trusted, meaningful and engaging content that exists for all Australians to inspire, support and celebrate the diversity of our multicultural society.

Our purpose, for the last 40 years, has reflected and explored the evolving diversity of Australia, investing in initiatives to deepen its connections with communities, sharing their stories and giving a voice to those often unheard, with the aim of increasing understanding and respect of the differences that make up Australia. 

SBS is a truly distinctive network, showcasing multicultural, multilingual and First Nations stories otherwise untold in the Australian media.

The Role

Reporting into the Head of FP&A, this role will see you supporting the News & Current Affairs teams and doing the following:

• Business partner including preparing and reviewing annual budgets and forecasts and drive key management reporting obligations including monthly variance analysis
• Undertake regular financial analysis to provide decision support and strategic insight
• Develop a strong understanding of the business to drive business performance and strategic direction
• Manage a team of 2 Business Partners with an emphasis on quality, accuracy, timeliness and client service focused to drive quality standards. 
• Effectively explain and influence management across SBS to understand and comply with budget and financial requirements
• Assist in the preparation of high-quality management reports including to the Executive Management and the SBS Board 
• Provide ad hoc assistance as required by the Head of FP&A to ensure processes, related deliverables and projects are completed in a timely manner 

About you

• CA or CPA 
• Proven substantial relevant management accounting and FP&A experience 
• Demonstrated history of unlocking the potential of staff and facilitating their engagement
• An inclusive and effective leadership (coaching) style
• Strong communication skills - written and oral â and comfort in dealing with representatives from all levels of an organisation including Director level 
• Experience in the media industry or a large corporation highly desirable
• Experience with systems such as TM1 and Oracle highly advantageous 

Some of the reasons to consider working with us:

• The people! We truly celebrate and welcome difference at SBS and encourage everyone to bring their whole self to work & you’ll be part of one of the most inclusive companies in Australia!
• The culture and the engagement of our workforce! 93% of our employees have stated that they are proud to work for SBS!
• We offer a range of benefits from, health care checks, salary packaging, Employee Assistance Programme, flexible work arrangements and discounted gym membership nationally with FitnessPass. We’re agile and innovative in the way we work, as well as being a trusted and established brand. At SBS we have been broadcasting for over 40 years and our future is packed with many more exciting developments!
• We also love to promote from within! We have allocated training funds to do just that and help bridge the gaps when moving from role to role.

Want to learn more? Then hit apply and take the first step to apply not just for another job but a possible whole new career in a purpose-led organisation!

Not quite the right role for you? No problem, how about popping your details into our talent pool? Email us at  [email protected] to let us know what roles would be of interest to you and we will keep you informed of when they arise! (If you no longer want to be listed in our talent pool, then just email to let us know and we will remove your detail).

SBS recognises that everyone is unique, and you might require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply and put your skills forward for consideration. If we can make some adjustments to the SBS recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, then please contact  [email protected] and let us know. 

Adjustments may include but are not limited to; alternative application methods, interview setups, physical requirements, guidance for trans or gender diverse applicants, specific interview availability times and more. 

To find out more about reasonable adjustments, please view our short video  here.

We are shortlisting applications as they come in, so don’t delay, apply today! 

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