About the Role
This role is the commercial finance lead for DAZN Media+ and a trusted adviser to its Executive team.
It partners closely with the DAZN Media+ CEO, Executive Director and senior leaders to shape strategic initiatives, drive performance and ensure investment decisions create long-term value.
The position sits within the Commercial Finance team at a pivotal time as digital advertising revenue accelerates across the streaming portfolio, supported by significant investment in technology and advanced advertising capability.
It brings commercial rigour, actionable insight and constructive challenge to key decisions in a quick-paced, evolving and complex media landscape.
Key Responsibilities
Act as a key member of the DAZN Media+ Executive team, providing strategic financial leadership, advice and challenge to senior stakeholders.
Build deep, trusted relationships with the DAZN Media+ CEO, Executive Director, Group Finance leadership and broader business teams.
Partner with the Advanced Advertising team to establish an effective operating rhythm, support the development of a world-class digital advertising product and enable revenue growth.
Lead the overhaul of trading reporting to deliver more actionable insights and improve commercial outcomes.
Provide an independent, outside-in view of KPIs and monthly business performance, identifying risks and opportunities and supporting course-correction plans.
Enhance planning, budgeting, forecasting and business-casing processes to enable high-quality debate, decision-making and plan delivery.
Oversee major advertising technology and capital investments, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget and in line with approved business-case benefits.
Manage the DAZN Media+ cost base while developing investment cases and initiatives that drive advertising revenue growth.
Lead collaboration, mentoring and cross-skilling across the wider Streaming & Advertising Finance team.
Required Experience & Qualifications




Commercially minded finance leader with the confidence and credibility to influence senior stakeholders.
Ability to translate complex information into clear insights, recommendations and practical actions.
Candidates from a range of backgrounds are welcomed, including commercial finance, industry, strategy, M&A;, consulting, advisory or Big 4 environments.
8+ years' experience in a relevant commercial finance, strategy, consulting, advisory or business partnering role.
Value-creation mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities to optimise investments and improve commercial outcomes.
Demonstrated track record of driving business performance through financial insight, commercial challenge and strategic decision support.
Strong stakeholder management skills and experience building trusted relationships at executive level.
Proven ability to synthesise complex information into concise insights and actions for management.
Strong understanding of how activity drivers, commercial decisions and investment choices translate into revenue and profitability outcomes.
Excellent analytical, commercial and problem-solving capability.
Pragmatic, collaborative approach, with an ability to identify quick wins while maintaining focus on long-term priorities.
Experience managing multiple priorities under pressure, using sound judgement and an effective 80:20 approach without compromising quality.
Preferred Skills
Advertising or media experience is highly desirable.
Workplace
Hybrid working under Fox Flex, with time spent at home and on campus.
Benefits & Perks
Free and discounted products including Foxtel, Foxtel Broadband, Kayo Sports and BINGE.
Special days away from work for Birthday, Cultural & Volunteer Leave.
VIP Experiences: free tickets to sporting events, red carpet premieres, advance screenings, and behind-the-scenes tours.
Access to the holistic Fox Fit wellbeing program.
Company-wide meeting-free lunch hours and Friday afternoons.
About the Company
DAZN Media+ is the innovative advertising arm of DAZN, transforming the advertising experience across Australia's leading streaming brands.
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