Finance Operations Manager

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. About The Role Responsible for the end‑to‑end ownership, redesign, and ongoing management of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Accounting with our offshore partners within a centralised shared services model. Act as the primary liaison between shared services and business units, ensuring effective communication and prompt issue resolution. Lead the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable function with a strong focus on data quality, reporting, and insight to support responsible decision‑making. Lead the process, procedure and system uplift for AP and AR at ARN Partners closely with the business to identify issues, analyse root causes, and drive process improvements, enabling more efficient, well‑controlled, and optimised end‑to‑end AP and AR processes. Ensure service-level agreements (SLAs) and performance metrics are achieved, by overseeing the timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices & payments. Additionally, manage customer invoicing, collections, and credit control processes. Ensure accurate, complete and timely financial outputs to support statutory and management reporting. Deliver KPI, SLA and service performance reporting with clear insights, escalation of issues, in addition to reporting on period‑end close readiness, balance sheet substantiation and journal quality. Develop and uplift policy and procedures to ensure business-wide compliance Develop finance operational dashboard and reporting to improve visibility and drive change About You A minimum of 8 years of accounting experience, coupled with either an associate degree in a related field , or CPA or CA. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with cross-functional teams and effectively lead a remote workforce.Proven ability to apply accounting judgement in an operational, shared services environment. Committed to continuous improvement and process excellence Demonstrated strength in the ability to hold both internal and external stakeholders accountable to key metrics and agreed processes whilst being commercially minded and adaptable in approach. 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 We have four behaviours that make up our ‘Culture in Action’ – how we act every day to create a great place to work: 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 – APPLY NOW. Upload your cover letter and resume. For more details, head to www.arn.com.au and connect with us via Instagram (@arn_media_au) and LinkedIn (LinkedIn / ARN). 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. For individuals with disabilities who need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please contact the People & Culture team at the relevant state office: https://arn.com.au/contact-us/