Finance Manager

When you join ASX, you’re joining a company with a strong purpose – to power a stronger economic future by enabling a fair and dynamic marketplace for all.

In your new role, you’ll be part of a leading global securities exchange with a strong brand. We are known for being a trusted market operator and an exciting data hub. 

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The ASX team brings together talented people from a diverse range of disciplines. 

We run critical market infrastructure, with 1 in 3 people employed within technology.  Yet we have a unique complexity of roles across a range of disciplines such as operations, program delivery, financial products, investor engagement, risk and compliance.

We’re proud of the diversity of our organisation and the culture of inclusion that all our people help to build every day. Our employee-led groups are known for celebrating cultural and religious events, championing LGBTIQ+ inclusion (recently achieving AWEI Bronze), inspiring giving and volunteering, promoting gender equality, and wellbeing.  We are an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA) and a member of the Champions of Change Coalition for the advancement of gender equality in Australia. 

About the team:

Responsible for the line of business profitability model including monthly reporting to Group Executives and the Board, providing insights on business performance. This role will be responsible for operationalising the model in Workday as well as working closely with Finance Business Partners to gather key insights and assumptions on the Group’s cost base.

The Commercial Planning team sits within the Finance function and is primarily responsible for the forecast, analysis and management of the Group’s financial performance. The team works closely with all the Lines of Business to understand underlying business performance and how this translates into our financial results. The team is also responsible for the production of timely and accurate financial data & information that is used by Group Executives and the Board of Directors.

What you will be doing:

• Run line of business profitability model based on the ASX Cost and Revenue Allocation Policy

• Drive input allocation process with Senior Managers and General Managers to ensure Group Executive approval

• Work closely with Finance Business Partners to gain insights and ensure accurate allocation of costs

• Work with ERP / Financial Systems team to develop line of business profitability within Workday

• Partner with Product Leads and Enterprise Products to establish product profitability and allocation methodologies

• Proactive involvement in preparation of budgets / 5 year-plan process, identifying opportunities for efficiencies, improvements and simplification

• Any other duties as required by the GM of Commercial Planning

What you will bring:

Must have

• Tertiary qualifications in an Accounting discipline and CPA / CA qualifications

• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders to deliver commercial outcomes

• 5+ years’ experience in management accounting including preparation of financial reports

• Strong technical accounting, business partnering and analytical skills

• Advanced excel skills

• Motivated self-starter and disciplined time manager

• Curious mindset willing to challenge existing thinking and work with ambiguity

• Strong and effective communication skills are a given

Nice to have

• Understanding of financial markets or exposure to financial services industry would be beneficial

• Experience with project management practices

• Good interpersonal skills and engaging manner

• Workday experience

We make hiring decisions based on your skills, capabilities and experience, and how you’ll help us to live our values. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the criteria of this role. If you need any adjustments during the application or interview process to help you present your best self, please let us know.

At ASX Group, our diverse workforce is essential to build and maintain a fair and dynamic marketplace. We support flexible working and offer hybrid working options. Even if our roles are advertised as full-time, we encourage you to apply if you are interested in part-time or other flexible working arrangements.

We will arrange for successful candidates to have background checks, including reference and police checks completed as part of the on-boarding process.