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Commercial Analyst

Sydney Full time

Why Join Us

Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) is Australias leading media company home to LiSTNR the Triple M & HIT networks and Australias #1 podcast network reaching 8M monthly listeners.

Were shaping the future of Australias audio landscape and need passionate highperforming talent to help us entertain inform and inspireanytime anywhere.

Join our SCA Sydney team where your success is at the heart of everything we do!

Reporting to the Head of Commercial Finance The Commercial Analyst optimises the delivery of SCAs digital and podcast advertising inventory focusing on margin protection and revenue maximisation. Working closely with Sales Ad Operations and Finance the role ensures efficient campaign delivery while guiding inventory toward highmargin products and supporting strategies that enhance yield and commercial performance.

What does your day to day look like

• Track and analyse inventory utilisation across owned and partner products ensuring strategies support margin optimisation.
• Assist with planning and forecasting against commercial commitments including minimum guarantees and sold capacity.
• Provide reporting and insights on inventory performance revenue allocation and campaign fulfilment to inform strategic decisions.
• Strategically manage under or overdelivered activity to protect margins and maximise revenue.
• Collaborate with Ad Ops Sales and Commercial teams to align inventory availability with booking strategies and priorities.
• Support the development of inventory analysis processes and tools that enhance workflow efficiency and inform broader revenue strategies.

What youll need:

• Bachelors degree in accounting finance or a related field. Advanced certifications such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) can be advantageous.
• Experience in media planning campaign management revenue operations or commercial analysis (ideally within digital or audio).
• High level of proficiency in Excel and data tools (e.g. DOMO Tableau Google Sheets).
• Strong attention to detail and confidence working with large sets of commercial data.
• Ability to interpret inventory and margin trends and communicate insights clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities meet deadlines and work crossfunctionally.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Let us sweeten the deal!

• 9 Day fortnight trial to support your work life balance (Power Up markets)
• Training and development opportunities to help you grow in your career
• Wellbeing Perks Extra leave for your birthday and volunteering plus free and discounted concert and footy tickets. Enjoy free coffee and treats in the office!
• Industryleading Paid Parental Leave 20 weeks paid leave for the primary carer with a genderneutral policy.
• Salary Packaging Access novated leasing and exclusive discounts on top brands and gyms.
• SCA GIGs Our internal talent development program helps you crossskill and grow within SCA.
• Awardwinning culture that values your unique self fosters creativity and supports your career growth.

Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity inclusion and fair hiring. We welcome talent from all backgrounds and ensure a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

SCA is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any accommodations during your interview please let us know. Were happy to support your needs to ensure a fair and comfortable experience. Reach out to for assistance.

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WHY US

As one of Australias most innovative and exciting entertainmentbased media companies working for Southern Cross Austereo is far more than a job its an opportunity to be associated with one of the worlds leaders in media entertainment. Our radio networks are committed to delivering the countrys best entertainment music sport comedy and big events to Australians whilst our digital division is leading the way in thought leadership and innovation. We also have affiliation arrangements with all of the metropolitan commercial television networks which means SCAs television services cover most of regional Australia. The combination of our TV Radio and digital assets can reach 95% of Australians engaging over 10 million people per week making us a truly integrated media company.

Employing approximately 2500 staff nationally SCA is an exciting vibrant energetic and progressive company. Our values are the standards which our people share that guide our daytoday decisions shape or individual and collective behaviour and make us who we are today.

The opportunities to grow your career is endless when youre working for one of Australias leading media companies. We provide all staff with ongoing support and guidance to develop your skills grow your media career and reach your full potential.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are committed to advancing equal employment opportunities for our staff and to diversify and develop our workforce. Furthermore we aim to recognise the value of attracting and retaining employees with different backgrounds experience knowledge and abilities. We also aim to ensure diversity contributes to our business success and benefits individuals teams clients and the community.