Commercial Finance Manager - Production & Sport

Paramount is a global media and entertainment organisation with some of the best-known and loved brands in the world. Employing over 1,700 people locally, and a further 25,000+ globally, we deliver premium content through multiple platforms for the young (and the young at heart of course!).  

We pride ourselves on creating content that gets people talking. What’s more, you’ll find all these great shows (and more) on our subscription video on demand service, Paramount+; our free-to-air channels (10, 10 Bold, 10 Peach, Nickelodeon); and our digital platform, 10 Play, that also includes a vast array of Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV known as FAST (including numerous MTV and Nickelodeon channels). 

This is a MATERNITY LEAVE cover role based in SYDNEY. 

Reporting to the Senior Director, Finance TV Media, the Commercial Finance Manager will oversee financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and operations for Productions & Sport. Acting as a key partner to the Production team, this role plays a critical part in shaping the financial landscape of our productions.

You’ll be a leader who thrives on collaboration, inspires trust, and brings a proactive approach to driving process improvements while delivering accurate and timely financial insights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Production Financial Reporting: Deliver accurate and timely month-end reports, variance analysis, and commentary, with a focus on quarter-end closes.

• Forecasting and Budgeting: Lead the preparation and presentation of quarterly forecasts, Annual Operating Plans, and Long-Range Plans, working closely with stakeholders and Finance teams.

• Production Operations Oversight: Partner with the Global Business Support team to ensure compliance with reporting processes and effective management of production project codes.

• Collaborate with production accountants to reconcile and close production projects, adjusting amortisation as needed.

• Cashflow Management: Prepare and submit cashflow forecasts to the international team.

• Revenue Tracking: Review overseas revenue (royalty contracts), request sundry invoices, and monitor revenue performance.

• Leadership: Foster a collaborative and transparent culture, mentoring team members and building strong relationships across the company.

• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

What We’re Looking For:

We’re seeking a dynamic finance professional with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate can manage multiple priorities, communicate effectively across various channels, and is driven by a customer-focused mindset.

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• CPA or CA qualification (or equivalent).

• Minimum 7 years of experience in a broad finance role.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and SAP.

• Exceptional attention to detail and time management skills.

• Strong verbal and written business English skills.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience in the Media and Entertainment industry.

• Expertise in SAP or Oracle, particularly with project accounting and fixed asset modules.

• Track record of leading process improvement initiatives.

• Ability to work independently while fostering teamwork and collaboration.

Paramount embraces differences and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds regardless of factors such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property or birth. These grounds also include age, nationality, marital status, disability, place of residence and sexual orientation. 

We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia’s First Peoples, and the Traditional Custodians of the land where we live and work. We pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging, and we are proud to live in a country which is home to the world’s oldest living cultures.