Business Analyst

Are Media; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Birthday leave

Volunteer leave

Leave for reproductive and wellbeing

Paid parental leave (12 weeks)

Learning & development programs

Wellbeing program

Exclusive discounts & benefits

BELONG @ Are culture

Job summary

Are Media seeks a commercially minded Management Accountant to join the Finance team. You will own month-end reporting across revenue streams, perform profitability analysis, and partner with Advertising, Subscriptions and Marketing to drive commercial decisions.

Reporting to the Finance Business Manager, you’ll manage full P&L for the Affiliate business, work across budgeting and forecasting, and contribute to strong financial controls while building relationships across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting and CA/CPA qualification.
• Minimum 3 years in management accounting or a similar finance role.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling capabilities.
• Ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
• Strong stakeholder partnering across functions.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end reporting across allocated revenue streams and cost centres.
• Provide profitability analysis and commercial modelling to guide decisions.
• Manage balance sheet and revenue reconciliations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and full P&L management.
• Identify and implement reporting improvements and controls.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Commercial analysis

Excel

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CA/CPA qualification

Tools

TM1

Job description

Our portfolio includes some of Australia’s most iconic and trusted brands, including The Australian Women’s Weekly, ELLE, marie claire, New Idea, Australian House & Garden, Bounty Parents, Better Homes & Gardens and more!

We are Australia’s leading omnichannel content company for women! Every day we inform, inspire and connect with 9 in 10 Australian women through magazine media, digital, video, social, e-commerce, vodcasts, events and experiences.

What we can offer you

We welcome the opportunity to explore flexible work options where appropriate, depending on the needs of the business.

Additional paid leave

including a day off to celebrate your birthday, four days of volunteer leave each year, and inclusive leave provisions supporting reproductive, hormonal and wellbeing needs, as well as First Nations cultural and ceremonial commitments.

Paid parental leave

of up to 12 weeks, plus a parenting gift pack, meal vouchers and return-to-work support.

Opportunities to grow and develop

with access to tailored learning pathways, mentoring, Lunch & Learns, our Digital Learning Academy and professional development support.

A comprehensive wellbeing program

including EAP, Mental Health First Aiders, and a personalised online wellbeing portal with assessments, resources and lifestyle plans.

Exclusive benefits and discounts

including Fitness Passport memberships, discounted health insurance, beauty services, technology and a range of lifestyle offers through our benefits partner Flare.

A genuinely inclusive culture

supported through our BELONG @ Are program, where everyone is welcomed, valued and empowered to be their authentic selves.

The Role

We're looking for a commercially minded Management Accountant to join our Finance team, playing a key role in supporting financial performance and commercial decision‑making across some of Are Media's most important revenue streams.

Reporting to the Finance Business Manager, you'll gain broad exposure across management accounting, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, with responsibility for the full P&L of our Affiliate business. You'll also partner closely with our Advertising, Subscriptions, Memberships and Direct Marketing teams, providing meaningful financial insights that help drive business performance.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys combining strong technical accounting skills with commercial analysis and building relationships across the business. With exposure to multiple revenue streams, cost centres and full P&L management, you'll have the opportunity to broaden your commercial expertise and continue developing your career in finance.

What you'll be doing

• Management Accounting & Reporting: Own accurate and timely month‑end reporting across allocated revenue streams and cost centres, including journals, accruals, variance analysis against budget, forecast and prior year, and supporting budgeting and forecasting processes.

• Commercial Analysis & Business Partnering: Build strong relationships across Advertising, Affiliate, Subscriptions, Memberships and Marketing, providing financial insights, profitability analysis and modelling to support commercial decisions, including full P&L management of the Affiliate business.

• Financial Controls & Reconciliations: Manage balance sheet and revenue reconciliations, support advertising billing and ensure accurate, compliant financial reporting.

• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline reporting, reconciliations and billing processes, improving efficiencies and strengthening financial controls.

About you

We're looking for someone who brings:

• A degree in Accounting, CA/CPA qualification and at least 3 years' experience in management accounting or a similar finance role.

• Strong financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and commercial analysis skills, with advanced Excel and financial modelling capabilities.

• Confidence partnering with stakeholders across different business functions, with the ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable insights.

• A proactive, adaptable and solutions‑focused approach, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Experience with financial planning tools such as TM1, or within the media or advertising industry, would be advantageous.

Are Media is a proud member of Media Diversity Australia, a not‑for‑profit organisation working towards a media landscape that looks and sounds like Australia. We are committed to fostering diverse, respectful,collaborative & inclusive workplace. We know & value the success this brings for everyone, and we welcome & encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. When you apply, please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.