OverviewOctagon within Australia comprises three agencies with specialties in the space of sports and entertainment marketing.
These include Octagon (global creative agency), Futures Sport & Entertainment (business consultancy and analytics) and No2ndPlace (sport for social change).
About the RoleWorking 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 reporting of the agencies, budgeting and forecasting, commercial guidance and support, and providing strategic financial stewardship to ensure the agencies' success.Key ResponsibilitiesAll financial reporting matters, including closing of monthly financials and internal reporting requirementsPlanning and review of annual budgeting process, working with and providing advice to business leadersDeliver monthly P&L; forecasting and analysisTake ownership of revenue forecasting and project tracking, ensuring alignment with financial targetsConducting financial planning & analysis including project profitability analysis,



staff utilisation, rate card reviewsOversee day-to-day finance operations and project accounting e.g. management of WIP, job reconciliationsProviding commercial support for project teams, including pricing, risk management and contract review and negotiationOverseeing local company statutory compliance and reporting matters including audit management, tax filing and payrollSupport implementation of group finance initiativesWorking closely with and supporting shared services team on controllership tasksWorking in partnership with Australian and APAC leadership, acting as a trusted advisorAbout You8 years + of relevant work experience, experience in the marketing and/or events industry will be a plusExcellent communication and stakeholder engagement skillsA leader who inspires, builds, and nurtures positive working relationships with those around youStrong analytical skills, with a focus on compliance, cost effective and the delivery of quality results and solutions
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📌 Finance Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Octagon
📍 Sydney