Commercial Manager
More about the role:
At Burson, we're redefining the future of communications through creativity, intelligence, innovation and impact. Based in Sydney, this role offers the opportunity to work within one of the world's leading global communications agencies, partnering closely with senior leadership across the business to drive strong commercial and financial performance.
We are looking for an exceptional Commercial Finance Manager to provide strategic financial and commercial support across the Burson Australia business. This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for the financial stewardship of multiple P&Ls, while supporting the business through forecasting, budgeting, reporting, operational improvements and commercial decision-making.
You'll work closely with senior stakeholders across the agency, acting as a trusted finance business partner and helping guide business performance through insightful financial analysis and strategic thinking. Supported by a Revenue Accountant, you'll play a critical role in ensuring financial accuracy, operational efficiency and commercial success across the business.
This role is based in Sydney, Australia, with a salary range of $115,000 - $120,000 base salary + superannuation, depending on experience.
This role is ideal for someone who is commercially minded, technically strong, proactive and collaborative, with the ability to influence stakeholders and operate confidently in a fast-paced agency environment.
What you'll do:
- Lead the month-end financial reporting process across the Burson Australia business
- Own quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting processes
- Deliver accurate financial analysis, commentary and commercial insights to support strategic decision-making
- Partner closely with senior leadership teams as the key finance contact for the business
- Present monthly financial results and performance updates to stakeholders across the agency
- Support operational change initiatives and identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiencies
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, reporting requirements and Sarbanes-Oxley obligations
- Lead and support ad hoc commercial projects, group reporting requirements and finance system initiatives
Experience that contributes to success:
- Degree qualified in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline, with CA or CPA qualification preferred
- Strong commercial finance experience within a fast-paced, professional services or agency environment
- Advanced Excel skills with strong financial modelling and analytical capability
- Experience managing forecasting, budgeting and financial reporting processes
- Ability to interpret financial data and confidently explain financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills across all levels of the business
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail, initiative and problem-solving capability
- Experience working with finance systems, reporting tools and compliance environments such as Sarbanes-Oxley is highly regarded
