SBS People and Culture Hiring for Senior FP&A Business Partner Job at Artarmon Full Time

• 12 month Fixed Term Contract
• Hybrid work arrangement, 3 days in the office and 2 days from home
• Artarmon Office Location

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
An integral member of the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team for SBS, the Senior FP&A Business Partner is focused on supporting the business to manage our finances, track our financial performance and provide guidance in strategic decision making across the business. This role works closely with the Finance team, Strategy team, P&C team and Divisional operational teams to support the delivery of financial advice to various internal and external stakeholders. The position also assists with the preparation of corporation-wide reports for the SBS Board and Management.
Reporting into the Group Financial Planning & Reporting Manager, the main responsibilities of the role include:

• Lead the development of financial plans, budgets and forecasts for business areas against their stated strategy
• Undertake financial analysis to provide informative updates to key stakeholders including monthly variance analysis
• Maximise SBS’s financial planning and analysis capabilities in partnership with other internal and external partners
• Assist in the preparation of high-quality management reports including to the Executive Management and the SBS Board
• Provide ad-hoc support through representation, analysis and reporting on key internal projects and strategic initiatives that require attention or input from the team
• Analyse and report on financial issues and trends for Divisions and Cost Centres on both a regular and ad hoc basis
• Effectively communicate and liaise with management within the Divisions and Finance regarding Divisional resource management issues.
• Support the Group Financial Planning & Analysis Manager in ad hoc requests

It is a requirement of this role that incumbents are fully vaccinated with an approved Covid-19 vaccination in line with the ATAGI guidelines which include booster shots. We do however have a medical exemption process and we would be happy to discuss your application should this be applicable to you.
About you

• Fully qualified CPA/CA, preferably with solid experience in a budgeting and forecasting role, with a thorough understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Demonstrated financial analysis expertise and the ability to advise and make recommendations on budget management issues.
• Hands-on experience in Resource and Budget Management, with an understanding of budget processes and financial management reporting.
• Ability to work with a Financial Management System and help prepare clear financial reports to management. (Experience with systems such as TM1 and Oracle highly advantageous)
• Proven ability to support managers in a positive manner to ensure deadlines are met and organisational finances are managed in accordance with contemporary financial practices
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, including demonstrated skills and abilities in communicating effectively with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and departments
• Strong collaboration, relationship building and stakeholder management capability
• Initiative – able to originate action, seize opportunities and actively influence events to achieve desired outcomes

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! SBS is ranked in the top 25% of all media companies for employee engagement
• We offer a range of benefits; from flexible work arrangements, health checks, salary packaging, an employee assistance program and for our Sydney based employees, free gym membership and parking (subject to availability).
• 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 applying 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 noreplytalentpool@sbs.com.au 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 us and let us know and we will remove your detail).
For other opportunities within our organisation please visit our careers website SBS Careers – Working at SBS
Reasonable adjustments
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 careers@sbs.com.au 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.
We are shortlisting applications as they come in, so don’t delay apply today!

To apply online, please go to http://sbs.com.au/careers

Job Type: Full-time