Commercial Finance Business Partner - Metro, North Sydney

At ARN, we’re building Australia’s leading entertainment company — where great content, powerful audiences and innovative platforms come together to drive growth.

From our iconic broadcast brands to podcasts, streaming, social and live experiences, we create content that entertains Australians and connects brands to audiences at scale. With a national footprint across metro and regional markets and a clear focus on digital acceleration, audience growth and commercial impact, ARN is evolving fast— and our people play a critical role in making it happen.

As we continue to evolve and accelerate our commercial performance, finance plays a critical role in shaping decisions, driving accountability and unlocking sustainable growth.

About The Role We’re looking for a

Commercial Finance Business Partner

to join our Commercial Finance team, partnering closely with leaders across our Metro business. This is a hands‑on role that blends strong financial control with genuine commercial partnering.

You’ll be responsible for the financial leadership of metro P&Ls— providing insight, challenge and advice to optimise performance, manage risk and support confident decision‑making. Beyond reporting, this role is about influencing outcomes: improving margin, shaping investment decisions, supporting major commercial proposals and embedding financial ownershipacross the business.

What You’ll Be Doing In this role, you will:

Act as a trusted finance partner to senior commercial leaders, supporting strategy, planning and execution

Own and oversee Metro P&Ls, ensuring financial accuracy, discipline and performance

Lead budgeting, forecasting, scenario modelling, risk assessment and contingency planning

Evaluate major commercial proposals, including sales initiatives, pricing, incentives, contra, marketing spend and business development opportunities

Drive financial literacy and accountability across Sales, Content and Marketing teams

Provide insights across revenue, cash, inventory, audience performance, talent contracts and ROI

Ensure strong financial controls, balance sheet integrity and compliance with internal frameworks

Partner on key contracts and commercial agreements with internal and external stakeholders

Support strategic change initiatives by embedding financial rigor into planning and delivery

Work closely with auditors and contribute to continuous improvement of finance processes and controls

About You You’re a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys being close to the business and influencing outcomes — not just reporting on them.

You Bring

A professional accounting qualification (CA / CPA or equivalent)

5+ years’ experience in finance within a complex, fast‑moving organisation (ASX experience highly regarded)

Strong experience in commercial finance, P&L ownership and business partnering

The ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights

Confidence influencing senior stakeholders and driving accountability across functions

Sound judgement around risk, controls and governance, balanced with commercial pragmatism

Strong communication skills and the ability to operate with pace in an evolving environment

Experience in media, entertainment, sales‑led or consumer businesses will be highly regarded, but is not essential.

Why join ARN?

Be part of a business transforming into a modern, entertainment‑led organisation

Partner directly with senior leaders on real commercial decisions

A role with genuine influence, visibility and scope to make an impact

A collaborative, high‑performance culture that values clarity, accountability and momentum

What’s In It For You

ARN perks&benefits (e.g. giveaways, merch, events, free and discounted tickets)

Novated leasing&superannuation salary sacrifice | Birthday leave | Paid parental leave | Charity leave | Bonus leave

Discounts on lifestyle&entertainment with big name brands (including savings on health insurance and gym memberships)

Education assistance | Build your expertise&abilities with award‑winning learning programmes | Long‑term career progression

Our Culture

Aim High– set big goals and achieve together

Own It– take ownership and be solutions focused

Be Your Best Self– create the environment we need to thrive

Make a Difference– seek out ways to have a positive impact

Bring your skills, genius and energy along on our journey–

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ARN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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