FP&A Analyst

AI-Media; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Rewards platform

Flexible public holiday selection

Course Catalogue

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Global recognition awards

Annual reviews

Modern office near public transport

Job summary

AI-Media is seeking an FP&A Analyst to join our finance team in a hybrid role, offering flexibility between working from home and the office. You will focus on end-of-month reporting, board materials, budgeting, forecasting, and partnering with senior leaders to drive strategic financial insights.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of post-qualification experience in management accounting or related fields, strong SAP and Excel skills, and a hands-on approach to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of post‑qualification experience in management accounting, financial reporting, business partnering, or audit.
• Experience with month-end close processes, financial reporting, and analysis.
• Proficiency in SAP and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (e.g., complex formulas, financial modelling, large data sets manipulation).
• Proven ability to collaborate with non‑financial stakeholders, communicate financial information clearly, and a strong desire to learn about the commercial aspects of the business.
• Desire to improve processes and reports, focusing on innovation rather than replication.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines with accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to design effective solutions and address technical challenges
• Capable of working autonomously and as part of a small team in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders across different time zones.

Responsibilities

• Month-End Close: Manage the timely and accurate closing of monthly accounts, including preparing reports for management review.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare financial reports, including board materials, ensuring timely delivery for internal stakeholders.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in preparing and managing the company’s budget and forecasts, providing variance analysis, trend reports, and financial insights.
• Business Partnering: Collaborate with senior business leaders and operational stakeholders to support strategic decisions, enhance financial performance, and deliver detailed financial analysis.
• Business Case Development: Build and maintain financial models to support scenario analysis and data-driven decision‑making.
• Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvements in reporting, budgeting, and accounting processes to enhance efficiency.
• Audit Support: Work with external auditors by providing necessary documentation and analysis during the audit process.
• Financial Accounting: Statutory accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, group month end closing & SAP
• Tax: Indirect and direct tax submissions including liaising with internal regions
• AP, Payroll and AR: Liaising with other team leads as required through month end and reconciliations
• ASX reporting & External Audit: Key member in the Half Year and Full Year Audit process

Skills

Financial modelling

Budgeting & forecasting

Management accounting

Business partnering

Analytical and problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

AI-Media (ASX:AIM) is a global leader in language and accessibility technology. Founded in Australia in 2003, we’ve grown to become one of the largest providers of AI-powered captioning, transcription and translation solutions. Our solutions combine the best of automation and human expertise, powered by industry-leading technology.

We work across broadcast, government, education and corporate sectors to make content accessible, multilingual, and inclusive - reaching audiences everywhere.

At AI-Media, we value innovation, integrity, and excellence. We act with accountability, deliver quality and service, and are committed to fostering a workplace that is inclusive, diverse, and barrier-free. With teams across the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and Asia, we believe diversity drives success. If you require any adjustments to participate fully in our recruitment process, we’ll work with you to meet your needs.

Together, let’s make the world’s content accessible - to everyone.

About the role

Are you looking for a dynamic opportunity with a fast-growing, ASX-listed, global company? AI-Media (ASX:AIM) is currently on the hunt for a motivated FP&A Analyst who is eager to add value to a purpose-driven company! This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, providing flexibility between working from home and the office.

The FP&A Analyst focuses on end-of-month (EOM) reporting and closure, prepares board materials, partners with senior business leaders and operational stakeholders to support strategic decision-making, and contributes to budgeting, forecasting, and audit support.

Key responsibilities:

• Month-End Close: Manage the timely and accurate closing of monthly accounts, including preparing reports for management review.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare financial reports, including board materials, ensuring timely delivery for internal stakeholders.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in preparing and managing the company’s budget and forecasts, providing variance analysis, trend reports, and financial insights.
• Business Partnering: Collaborate with senior business leaders and operational stakeholders to support strategic decisions, enhance financial performance, and deliver detailed financial analysis.
• Business Case Development: Build and maintain financial models to support scenario analysis and data-driven decision‑making.
• Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvements in reporting, budgeting, and accounting processes to enhance efficiency.
• Audit Support: Work with external auditors by providing necessary documentation and analysis during the audit process.
• Financial Accounting: Statutory accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, group month end closing & SAP
• Tax: Indirect and direct tax submissions including liaising with internal regions
• AP, Payroll and AR: Liaising with other team leads as required through month end and reconciliations
• ASX reporting & External Audit: Key member in the Half Year and Full Year Audit process

The ideal candidate will have expertise in financial reporting, analysis, and business partnering, with the ability to work effectively across teams, and a strong desire to learn about the commercial aspects of the business and improve processes. Experience in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment, combined with a hands‑on approach to process improvement and delivering accurate work under tight deadlines, is highly valued.

• 3+ years of post‑qualification experience in management accounting, financial reporting, business partnering, or audit
• Experience with month‑end close processes, financial reporting, and analysis
• Proficiency in SAP and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (e.g., complex formulas, financial modelling, large data sets manipulation)
• Proven ability to collaborate with non‑financial stakeholders, communicate financial information clearly, and a strong desire to learn about the commercial aspects of the business.
• Desire to improve processes and reports, focusing on innovation rather than replication.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines with accuracy Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to design effective solutions and address technical challenges
• Capable of working autonomously and as part of a small team in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders across different time zones.

We kindly advise that we anticipate a significant number of applications for this role, and will only be able to contact candidates who are shortlisted. We sincerely value your interest in advance.

What AI-Media Offers You

• Career Progression based on talent, not tenure, tailored Career Chats
• Access to a rewards platform that offers employees discounts and cash back on many retailers, access to fitness and health videos, recipes via HelloFresh, ability to recognize your coworkers and so much more
• Flexible public holiday selection
• Access to Course Catalogue
• Paid parental leave for eligible primary and secondary caregiver
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Quarterly & Annual Global Recognition Awards
• Annual Reviews to recognise achievements
• Global company with supportive team culture and inclusive working environment
• Modern office located close to public transport
• Chance to be involved as we grow our product suite and offer tech & human solutions to customers