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Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.This range is provided by Hardie Grant. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay rangeA$120,000.00/yr - A$155,000.00/yrFull-time | Permanent. Part-time considered for the right candidate.Hardie Grant Media is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to take the reins of our financial operations across the Hardie Grant Media agency network and HGX, Hardie Grants digital venture studio. If youre a strategic thinker with a strong commercial mindset and a passion for driving business growth, this is the perfect opportunity for you!About the RoleAs our Finance Manager youll be a key advisor to our leadership team, ensuring financial efficiency, compliance, and strategic direction. Youll oversee budgeting, forecasting, risk management, and financial reporting - helping us optimise our financial operations and drive business success.What Youll Be Doing:Financial Management & Reporting - Overseeing financial operations, reporting, and ensuring compliance across the business.Commercial Strategy - Providing insights and recommendations on key commercial decisions, contracts, and business growth opportunities.Budgeting & Forecasting - Leading the planning and forecasting process to align with business objectives.Team Leadership - Managing a talented finance team, fostering a high-performance culture.Stakeholder Collaboration - Working closely with senior leadership, external auditors, and financial institutions.What Were Looking For:5-8 years of experience in a finance leadership role.A proven go-getter attitude, and someone who likes to see it and sort it when problems arise, whether that be through small innovations or larger projects.Strong financial and commercial acumen, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.Agency experience highly regarded familiarity with agency financial models is a plus!Experience using Sage Intacct or similar system.Experience with internal controls, risk management, and process improvements.Proven ability to lead and mentor a finance team.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Why Join Us?At Hardie Grant, we put our people first. A core pillar of what defines us is our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.Brand-new, custom-designed office space in the state-of-the-art T3 building in Collingwood a 6-star environmentally sustainable workplace.Flexible work options hybrid working and flexible hours.Bonus leave days to recharge.Discounts on books from our publishing arm.Active RAP, ESG, and Diversity & Inclusion working groups.Summer Hours program enjoy shorter workdays in summer!Purchased leave program available to all staff.Additional menstrual & menopausal leave to support well-being.Paid volunteer day each year to give back.Extensive Learning & Development programs to support career growth.Free counselling services for both professional and personal matters.3 months of paid parental leave (on top of statutory leave) for both primary and secondary carers.Fertility treatment and gender transition leave, if required.Be Yourself, We Like You That WayHardie Grant are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace, and we celebrate different approaches, points of view and backgrounds. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.How to ApplyIf youre ready to take on this exciting challenge, wed love to hear from you! Please apply with a customised cover letter detailing your experience alignment to the role requirements and selection criteria, along with an up-to-date CV.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionFinance, Accounting/Auditing, and ManagementIndustriesMedia Production and Advertising Services #J-18808-Ljbffr