Commercial Finance Manager - Hybrid, Growth & Impact

McDonald's; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusively ours

Perks & discounts

Health & wellbeing

Time off

Financial wellbeing

Helping you grow

Giving back

Workplace inclusion and facilities

Job summary

News Corp Australia is seeking a Senior Commercial Finance Analyst for Technology, Digital and Data to shape the finance narrative, manage cost bases, and lead cost-improvement initiatives. You will partner with leadership to explain variances, forecast, and provide strategic insights for decision‑making.

Ideal candidates have a CA/CPA and 5+ years in a similar role with experience in budgeting, planning systems (TM1), JDE and BI tools, plus strong communication across senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
• CA or CPA qualification required.
• 5+ years in a similar role with focus on technology cost management and business cases.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic decisions by providing business partnering support, developing business cases, and conducting complex ad‑hoc reporting and analysis.
• Monitor project performance with strategic goals, track capital expenditure, and analyse non‑financial metrics, competitor results and macroeconomic factors to anticipate performance trends.
• Oversee the month‑end and support the forecast and budgeting processes, including Salaries & Wages, vacancy targeting, and the capitalisation of time spent on projects.
• Lead initiatives for continuous cost improvement to enhance profitability, and review processes for efficiencies by streamlining reporting and implementing new capabilities.
• Support the Procurement team on structuring contract renewals and provide comprehensive analysis on P&L impacts.
• Oversee, guide, and review the performance of offshore team members to ensure the smooth delivery of core financial outcomes, including base monthly reporting, vendor cost management, and budget maintenance.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cost management

Business partnering

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

Planning & Analytics (Tm1)

JDE

BI tools

Job description

Reporting to the Snr Commercial Finance Manager, the Snr Commercial Finance Analyst for Technology, Digital and Data (TDD) plays a crucial role in shaping the financial narrative of News Corp Australia. In this position, you will conduct in-depth analyses of business performance trends and key drivers, explain variances against budget and forecast, and effectively communicate insights to the TDD Leadership team.

Your core focus will be managing the overall cost base, conducting strategic performance analysis, and leading cost‑improvement initiatives. Additionally, you will oversee project progress and support strategic decision‑making to ensure financial activities align with the organisation’s broader strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic decisions by providing business partnering support, developing business cases, and conducting complex ad‑hoc reporting and analysis.
• Monitor project performance with strategic goals, track capital expenditure, and analyse non‑financial metrics, competitor results and macroeconomic factors to anticipate performance trends.
• Oversee the month‑end and support the forecast and budgeting processes, including Salaries & Wages, vacancy targeting, and the capitalisation of time spent on projects.
• Lead initiatives for continuous cost improvement to enhance profitability, and review processes for efficiencies by streamlining reporting and implementing new capabilities.
• Support the Procurement team on structuring contract renewals and provide comprehensive analysis on P&L impacts.
• Oversee, guide, and review the performance of offshore team members to ensure the smooth delivery of core financial outcomes, including base monthly reporting, vendor cost management, and budget maintenance.

Who are you?

• You hold a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, and possess a required CA or CPA qualification.
• You bring 5+ years of experience in a similar role or field, with preferred experience in Technology cost management, contract outcomes, and preparing business cases.
• You have commercial and technical expertise in budgeting and forecasting with hands‑on experience using financial systems like Planning & Analytics (Tm1), JDE and BI tools.
• You are a strong communicator, capable of translating complex financial data into actionable insights for leadership and non‑financial stakeholders.
• You are a strategic and analytical problem‑solver, having a proactive focus on identifying cost‑saving opportunities and driving continuous process improvements.
• You are a natural collaborator who can build strong working relationships with offshore contributors as well as working seamlessly across a complex, global setting.

Why News Corp Australia

Join a culture where innovation is our operating rhythm. You’ll work on a diverse portfolio of Australia’s most loved brands and play a pivotal role in leading the technological shift in how we create commercial content. Our vibrant, hybrid work environment and dynamic, values‑driven culture empowers you to push boundaries, collaborate as one unified team, and make a positive, measurable impact for all Australians.

News Extras Benefits is a commitment to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities.

Benefits

• Exclusively ours - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family.
• Perks & discounts - Exclusive offers across a range of products and services that deliver genuine cost savings and benefits.
• Health & wellbeing - Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices).
• Time off - News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.
• Financial wellbeing - Support on making the most of your money.
• Helping you grow - Access tailored development opportunities, including leadership programs, to cultivate your skills and support your career.
• Giving back - Make a difference to our communities through volunteer opportunities and company‑organised charity drives.
• Workplace inclusion and facilities – Engage with your passions through various employee‑resource groups and accessibility to multi‑faith quiet rooms & parents’ rooms.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity strengthens our national teams and newsroom as we seek to tell stories that represent the communities of Australia. Our people make us unique, and so we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender identity. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply!

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage, please do not hesitate to let us know. In order for us to assist you, please ensure you include the role title you are applying for in the subject line.

This position requires full-time in-office presence 5 days per week at our Sydney CBD location.