Commercial Finance Manager Editorial

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands. 

Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.

Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We’re evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

As the Commercial Finance Manager for our Editorial business, you'll be a vital partner to our newsrooms, ensuring financial discipline. This is a unique opportunity to use your financial expertise to directly support the creation of Australia's best journalism.

Day to day you will:

• Act as a strategic finance partner to editorial leaders, providing them with clear, actionable financial insights.
• Manage and control the entire Editorial cost base, with a specific focus on staff and content-related expenses.
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes for all editorial cost centers, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Provide insightful analysis on financial performance, identifying key trends, risks, and opportunities for cost savings and growth.

What you’ll bring: 

• Previous experience in finance or commercial accounting, with a degree and/or a CA/CPA qualification.
• Proven business partnering skills, including the ability to build trust and translate financial concepts for non-finance teams.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to liaise with senior stakeholders.
• Expertise in core financial processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and month-end reporting.
• Experience in media/publishing, managing staff costs, and using systems such as D365, TM1, SAP, or Tableau is ideal 

How we work

At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team. 

Our employee benefits include:

• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers.
• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.
• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads.
• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription.

More info at Nine Careers.

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 that to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.