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About Envato
We exist to empower creatives to thrive independently and as a community. We work to be the must-have, most used, intelligent and essential creative companion where we empower creatives to create freely and confidently, and accelerate their everyday creative process however and wherever they work.
We proudly support the lives of creative pros all over the world, from web developers and graphic designers, to marketers, videographers, photographers and more. We’ve built a community where anyone can get their creative projects done, and where creators bring their ideas to life and in the process, earn a living doing what they love. Our mission is to be the singular destination for creative assets. It doesn’t get much better than that!
We are a global and rapidly scaling business. Blending purpose and profit, we're a passionate B Corp, committed to making a positive impact on the communities we engage in. You can read more about our purpose, mission and values on our website.
We’re leaders in flexibility and have embraced ways of working to encourage this for a long time. Where we can, let’s make work, work for you! Our roles can be based ANYWHERE in Australia or New Zealand, and while we all mostly work from home we’re proud of how we keep our global team connected.
The Role
The Senior Business Analyst (Finance) plays a critical role in ensuring Envato fulfils its regulatory financial obligations, such as reporting withholding tax to authorities like the ATO and IRS. This role helps maintain Envato's compliance and solidifies its reputation as a reliable partner within the creative ecosystem.
This role focuses on breaking down complex IRS financial requirements (e.g., IRS summaries, b-notices) into actionable projects and work streams, and coordinating their delivery across relevant teams via the PDLC. As a key member of our finance organisation, you will ensure that finance projects match our business’ risk appetite, align to our business objectives, are implemented effectively, and deliver value to our customers and stakeholders.
This is a 12 month, fixed term position.
What you’ll be doing:
- Lead the analysis and breakdown of finance projects, like withholding tax reporting by calibrating alignment with Envato’s Finance team, Envato’s risk appetite and its strategic goals.
- Act as the primary liaison between Product Development teams and the Finance department for finance-related inquiries.
- Translate prioritised finance requirements into actionable tasks for Product Development and Engineering teams.
- Document withholding tax requirements, project goals, deliverables, and acceptance criteria to ensure clarity and compliance.
- Partner with teams to guide projects through the Define and Design phases of the Product Development Lifecycle (PDLC).
- Ensure seamless project transitions across all PDLC phases while aligning with business risk appetite and compliance needs.
- Collaborate with Engineering and Product teams to explore and validate compliance-focused solutions.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication on project statuses, risks, and issues.
- Identify and mitigate compliance risks with key stakeholders, developing strategies for timely resolution.
About you:
- Extensive experience (5+ years) as a Business Analyst, ideally with a focus on finance, compliance or regulatory projects.
- Demonstrated ability to analyse and break down complex requirements into actionable tasks, leveraging structured and logical thinking.
- Strong communication skills, effectively bridging technical and non-technical audiences.
- Proven leadership experience, coordinating cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects.
- High attention to detail, ensuring precise analysis, documentation, and execution.
- Collaborative and self-aware, fostering team cohesion and seeking continuous improvement through feedback.
- Skilled in agile methodologies, with a focus on iterative development and experience in compliance initiatives, ideally within a digital environment.
Some of the great things we offer
• We are a remote business with full flexibility for you to manage work and life as you need - outcomes are what’s important to us.
• We provide MacBook Pros or HP’s for you to do your best work, as well as all your initial and ongoing tech setup to suit your individual needs.
• It’s important you love your home office so we will provide a contribution towards your set up and a monthly allowance to support work from home costs.
• Want to expand your family? We will support you! We offer 20 weeks paid primary carer leave (with super paid on top for the first 12 months); and 6 weeks paid secondary carers leave.
• Connection is so important in a remote business. That’s why we provide you with an annual allowance to meet up with colleagues and share some food and a laugh.
• Continuous improvement is encouraged and we provide an annual budget for you to put towards your learning.
• We know our product is awesome so we will provide you with a free Envato Elements subscription for your side gigs and/or personal use.
• Your wellbeing is paramount and we provide access to a holistic assistance program that provides support in many areas of life and health.
Our culture
• We are B Corp certified & believe in succeeding sustainably as one global team.
• We are leaders in flexible working and really walk the talk - our work from anywhere benefit allows you to work and travel for up to 3 months in another country. We have also removed standard hours from contracts to empower our people to work in a way that makes sense to them.
• We support working parents through a range of initiatives, including being a proud partner with Grace Papers.
• As part of our values and vision, Envato contributes 2% of profits to charities in each of the three main countries we operate in.
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What We Do
Hi there! We're so happy you found us. Founded in a Sydney garage in 2006, Envato was born from a desire to make a positive impact. Now, 15 years later, we remain independently owned and committed to creating opportunities for our creatives to thrive. As a proud B Corp, we focus on a long-term vision, balancing purpose and profit for sustainable growth. We’re one of the world’s leading online creative communities for creative assets and tools. We provide genuine opportunities for creators worldwide to create, earn and grow. In the process, we're striving to make creative success accessible and achievable for all, both independently and as part of a global community. There are many ways to work, and flexibility is key. A remote-first culture is in our DNA, and wherever our people are in the world, we pledge to provide a unique and caring work environment. We have offices in Melbourne, Guadalajara, and Los Angeles, with over 600 people worldwide. From engineers and product owners to designers and marketers, our global and diverse teams are packed with talented and creative individuals who are fiercely passionate about working in a values-driven business. Envato is about more than just the bottom line. It’s work made with heart.
