Company description

At Spark Foundry, we design solutions for a modern world. We're built to be different; we have the spirit of a startup and the soul of a powerhouse.

Our purpose is to create work that matters — to our clients, to our people, and to society. That sounds nice, but to get to work that matters you need some key ingredients.

You need Builders and Creators. We call this our Brilliant Thinkers, which means exceptional people and work. We are in it together; we back ourselves and each other. We are always moving forward, always seeking solutions, and we are relentless, caring, and understand each other and the world around us.

This helps us tackle challenges through different disciplines and perspectives. You need to thrive on the belief that great ideas are only great if they work. It’s not enough to be new or cool or interesting. Our solutions need to drive a business result. Everything else is vanity. You need to embrace both the art and the evidence. Right and left. Imagination and activation. Intelligence and technology. Big ideas, forensically measured.

All that while being a good human. Sound like you? Sound like where you'd like to be? We'd love to meet you.

Overview

Finance Graduate

Spark Foundry is looking for a Finance Graduate to join our team!

At Spark Foundry we design solutions for a modern world, we’re built to be different; we have the spirit of a start-up and the soul of a power house.

Our purpose is to Create Work That Matters; to our clients, to our people and to society. That sounds nice, but to get to work that matters you need some key ingredients.

You need Builders and Creators. We call this our Brilliant Thinkers which means exceptional people and work. We are in it together; we back ourselves and each other. We are always moving forward, always seeking solutions and we are relentless caring and understand each other and the world around it.

This helps us tackle challenges through different disciplines and perspectives. You need to thrive on the belief that great ideas are only great if they work. It’s not enough to be new, or cool, or interesting. Our solutions need to drive a business result. Everything else is vanity. You need to embrace both the art and the evidence. Right and left. Imagination and activation. Intelligence and technology. Big ideas, forensically measured.

All that while being a good human? Sound like you? Sound like where you’d like to be? We’d love to meet you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a Finance graduate to join our team as a Finance Administrator. In this role you are to act as the key point of contact for the Client media teams and the point of liaison with Lion Resources, ensuring timely accurate delivery of information.

PEOPLE

Provide timesheet reports to GBD/BD’s as required

Ensure media teams timesheets are completed in a timely manner

Initial coding of Supplier invoices in APC for Finance Manager review

Collating all information for vendor set ups

Look for improvements to processes and ways of working to increase efficiencies – so that we work smarter, not harder

Lead and contribute to a great office culture by being positive and curious.

Actively invest in our Spark Foundry culture by adding a sense of fun to our everyday.

Assist FD/FM with other tasks as required.

OUR EXTERNAL CLIENTS

Provide timely information to client media teams that they can deliver to clients

Ensure client invoicing requirements and deadlines are met

Various client’s accrual sheet preparation

Assist with client proforma review to ensure correct fees applied

OUR INTERNAL CLIENTS

Point of liaison between Lion Resources MAP team and Agency Media Team to ensure timely resolution of media queries.

Liaise with APC team regarding Trade Invoicing loading issues

Liaise with billing team to ensure billing is actioned in a timely manner

FMC data collation with Resources GL team

BEHAVIOURS

To provide accurate timely information to all external and internal business partners.

Improve and focus on efficiencies to deliver improved profitability.

Have a thirst for knowledge and be keen to develop and grow

ABOUT YOU

No previous experience required but must have excellent numeracy skills

Attention to detail and accuracy essential

Trust and integrity paramount

Ability to prioritise workload to ensure work of the greatest importance to the business is undertaken to a high standard and meets deadlines.

Be a quick learner

Possess good Excel skills

Ensure compliance with Janus

Actively develop and maintain strong working relationships with all personnel both at an interpersonal level and across all business processes within the wider business environment.

The ability to adapt to changes in workflows

Excellent organisational skills

Not afraid to challenge the status quo.

WHAT DOES LIFE AT SPARK FOUNDRY LOOK LIKE?

We offer progressive flexible working options to everyone at all levels – It’s not a policy. It’s behaviour led and reinforced through our values. Mental health and wellbeing is something we take seriously– It’s championed by our own people internally and is a regular conversation. We have a lot of fun – Even in this virtual world, we are constantly looking at reinventing how we connect with each other.

Additional information

Publicis Groupe benefits: Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family, recent winner of the Employer of Choice Awards and one of the world's most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses. You can learn more about us at www.publicisgroupeanz.com .

Enjoy all the perks that come with our network offering:

A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting physical, mindful, and financial wellbeing.

A creative, lively, and rewarding office environment where people love working with each other, supported by our Publicis Liberté flexibility approach — "working your way with us."

Access to our Global AI Platform Marcel, connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network.

Extensive Learning Development opportunities including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform, Marcel Classes.

A culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through our Career Conversations program.

A committed Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva Women, Égalité, enABLE, EmbRACE, and Écologique committees.

Leave benefits including Birthday Leave, Flexible Public Holidays, and an additional 5 days of leave after 2 years of service.

Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year.

Parental leave policy with up to 18 weeks based on tenure, paid primary carer leave, secondary carer swap, and Cub Care leave.

Access to counsellors, psychologists, and professionals through Sonder, an all-in-one digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological, medical safety needs.

A workplace that stands together to provide a more open, supportive, and recovery-forward culture for all employees with life-threatening illnesses. Read more about our Working With Cancer Pledge: https://workingwithcancerpledge.com/

Proud partners of Diversity Council Australia, Pride in Diversity, Family Friendly Workplaces, Supply Nation, and the Australian Disability Network.

If you don't tick every box in this ad, please don't rule yourself out. Research suggests that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, fearlessness, and integrity rather than ticking boxes — so if this role resonates with you, please apply.

Diversity. Inclusion. Equity. More than just words; these are part of our DNA. At Publicis Groupe, we are committed to the inclusion and recognition of all people regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, and religious affiliation. We believe that to deliver the best solutions to our clients, our people need to reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate. We value diversity and the skills, knowledge, and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions.

Uniqueness is powerful; without it, we wouldn't be where we are today. So be you — we like it that way.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for people with disability or those that require additional support throughout the application process. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please contact us via recruitmentpublicisgroupe.com ; your personal information will be kept confidential.

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