What's the role?

We are looking for an experienced Technical Business Analyst for an initial 6 month Max term contract. In this high-visibility role, you will act as the critical bridge connecting Finance SMEs, executive partners and multidisciplinary engineering squads.

You will lead structured discovery workshops, unpack complex accounting and FP&A; logic, manage multi-squad agile backlogs and ensure the successful delivery and business adoption of modern AI and data automation solutions.

What You’ll Do

- Map end-to-end accounting and FP&A; workflows across large enterprise systems to identify bottlenecks and high-value automation opportunities.
- Convert complex commercial requirements and edge cases into crystal-clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and workflow diagrams ready for engineering execution.
- Maintain and refine product backlogs across multiple technical squads, managing dependencies, mitigating cross-stream risks, and maintaining transparent reporting for program leads.
- Facilitate discovery, alignment, and requirements-gathering sessions across divergent business and technology teams to build consensus and drive sign-offs.
- Coordinate UAT frameworks specifically focused on validating AI outputs, automated financial commentary, data integrity, and system integration points.
- Create prompt cheat sheets, release notes, and practical user guides, delivering structured training that turns finance users into confident AI adopters.

Who are you?

- 6+ years as a Senior or Lead Business Analyst on large-scale systems rollouts.
- Proven experience working within finance functions, enterprise transformations, FP&A; processes and core accounting system architectures.
- Strong background operating across complex multi-squad environments with high adaptability to context-switching and dependency management.
- Proven skill with tools like Lucidchart, Miro,



or Visio to capture complex accounting rules and human-in-the-loop operational controls.
- Exceptional stakeholder presence with the ability to build trust with executive finance leadership and collaborate smoothly with technical developers.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, Computer Science

Why News Corp Australia Join a culture where innovation is our operating rhythm. You’ll work on a diverse portfolio of Australia’s most loved brands and play a pivotal role in leading the technological shift in how we create commercial content. Our vibrant, hybrid work environment and dynamic, values-driven culture empowers you to push boundaries, collaborate as one unified team, and make a positive, measurable impact for all Australians. News Extras Perks is a commitment to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities.

Our Benefits Include

- Exclusively ours - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family
- Perks & discounts - Exclusive offers across a range of products and services that deliver genuine cost savings and benefits
- Health & wellbeing - Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices)
- Time off - News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.
- Financial wellbeing - Support on making the most of your money

Benefits In addition to our perks and benefits,



employees have access to a number of initiatives and programs that support their wellbeing and professional growth, such as:

- Helping you grow - Access tailored development opportunities, including leadership programs, to cultivate your skills and support your career
- Giving back - Make a difference to our communities through volunteer opportunities and company-organised charity drives
- Workplace Inclusion and facilities – Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents’ rooms

Who are we? We are Australia’s number one and most influential media organisation with more than 150 prestige brands across news, sport and lifestyle. Each month more than 17 million Australians choose to consume news and information from our digital and print products – more than any other media group in Australia. What’s next?

Apply now or for more information on careers at News Corp Australia visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity strengthens our national teams and newsroom as we seek to tell stories that represent the communities of Australia. Our people make us unique, and so we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender identity. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply!

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage, please do not hesitate to let us know here. In order for us to assist you, please ensure you include the role title you are applying for in the subject line. For more information regarding Diversity at NewsCorp Australia please visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers under the Diversity@News section.

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Finance and Strategy

📌 Technical Business Analyst (Sydney)
🏢 News Corp Australia
📍 Sydney