Octagon R&CMPK within Australia comprises three agencies with specialties in the space of sports and entertainment. These include Octagon (global creative agency), Futures Sport & Entertainment (business consultancy and analytics) and No2ndPlace (sport for social change).

 

About the Role:

Working in close partnership with the Finance Director, APAC (based in Singapore), the Finance Manager/Senior Finance Manager is the business partner to the agency leads and wider management team. They will be responsible for the accurate financial results of the agencies, budgeting and forecasting, commercial support and providing financial insight to ensure the agencies' success.

Key Responsibilities:

• All financial reporting matters, including closing of monthly financials and internal reporting requirements, planning and reviews of annual and quarterly budgets, monthly revenue forecasts and analysis
• Conducting financial planning & analysis including project profitability analysis, staff utilisation, rate card reviews
• Oversee project accounting e.g. management of WIP, job reconciliations
• Providing commercial support for project teams, including pricing, risk management and contract review and negotiation
• Overseeing local company statutory compliance and reporting matters, such as preparing financial statements and managing audits, tax filing, payroll
• Leading and managing a small finance team based in Australia supported by internal shared services
• Working in partnership with Australian and APAC leadership, acting as a trusted advisor

About You:

• 8 years + of relevant work experience, experience in the marketing industry will be a plus
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A leader who inspires, builds, and nurtures positive working relationships with those around you
• Strong analytical skills, with a focus on compliance, cost effective and the delivery of quality results and solutions