Head of Finance

Mamamia is Australia's largest independent women's media group and our core purpose is to make the world a better place for women and girls. We reach seven and a half million women each month across written, video and social platforms and we have the largest women's podcast network in the world with 55 different shows.

About the role

We're looking for a strategic and operational finance leader to join us as Head of Finance 1. This is an incredible opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping our financial strategy while working closely with our CEO and senior leadership team 1. You'll be responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial planning, operations, compliance, and reporting across our dynamic, fast-paced media business 1. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in an environment where you can drive real change, ensure strong governance, and enable growth while contributing to our mission of making the world a better place for women and girls.

Here's some of the stuff you can expect to be doing if you join us:

• Track and report on company performance, including revenue, growth, and key financial KPIs, delivering weekly financial updates and monthly performance analysis
• Lead the budgeting process and partner with business unit leaders to develop and maintain rolling forecasts
• Collaborate with business leaders to provide data-driven insights, financial modelling, and scenario planning for key initiatives and ad-hoc projects
• Oversee day-to-day finance functions including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and general ledger
• Maintain robust internal controls and continuously improve financial policies and procedures
• Manage short- and long-term cash flow forecasting and maintain banking relationships to ensure adequate working capital and liquidity
• Lead, coach, and develop our finance team, fostering a high-performance culture with strong attention to detail and accountability

Now, a bit about you

• You're CA/CPA qualified with 8+ years of broad finance experience
• You have proven ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• You bring strong technical accounting skills combined with a commercial mindset
• You're a confident communicator who can influence and guide non-finance stakeholders
• You're hands-on and pragmatic, happy to switch between strategic thinking and operational execution
• Experience in media, advertising, or content-led businesses would be ideal but isn't essential
• You're passionate about making a difference and contributing to meaningful work

Life at Mamamia

We're fast-paced and innovative, with a collaborative culture when it comes to industry-leading strategies and ideas.

We're small enough that you can create real and tangible change, and have your voice heard, and large enough that we can support your ideas with experienced, industry-leading teams, and deliver them to an audience of millions of women every month. We have a startup spirit within a scaled-up business structure.

The core purpose of Mamamia is to make the world a better place for women and girls, and we live this philosophy in the content we create and with the work we do. While our core purpose informs every business and content decision we make, we execute on our purpose in a way that's engaging, entertaining and adds meaning and value to the lives of Australian women.

As well as being a meaningful and dynamic place to work, Mamamia offers:

• Flexible working conditions (Hybrid working model)
• A day off to celebrate your birthday Additional leave for years of service, plus annual rewards to celebrate your work anniversaries
• Paid parental leave Enjoy 2 paid volunteer days to support RizeUp, our charity partner.
• The opportunity to work for a purpose-driven company and help us make the world a better place for women and girls.
• Access to MOVE by Mamamia-our exclusive platform offering a range of workouts you can do anytime, anywhere, with no equipment needed.

One more thing! Mamamia is an equal opportunity employer, all applicants will be considered regardless of your race, sexuality, religion, colour, gender identity, or parental status. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. If you require any assistance, including a workplace adjustment to participate in the recruitment process please reach out to [email protected]