Finance Director Global Practices
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17 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description:
About Dentsu
Dentsu is a leading global marketing and advertising agency network founded in 1901 in Tokyo Japan specializing in integrated growth media data and digital transformation for brands. Operating in over 145 countries with a workforce of 10000 employees it delivers services across creative customer experience management (CXM) and media.
Role Purpose and Team
The Finance Director - Global Practices role is a key role in managing Global Practices and central budgets. Reporting to Global Practices CFO and dotted line into Global Media Finance Director the purpose of this role is to provide financial management and business partnering to Global Practice leaders to ensure achievement of revenue/operating profit targets for the central P&L whilst maximising opportunity to deliver against overall strategic & operational goals.
The role covers the central teams for the Global Practices. This includes annual revenues of approximately 35m and a total cost base of around (110)m. The role manages 7 onshore resources supported by offshore (FSB)
Key Responsibilities
Overall management of central Practices P&L and Balance Sheet
Provide delivery and interpretation of financial analysis to enable key decisions and achieve targets. Identify actions to drive opportunities and mitigate risks
Delivery analysis & insight of consolidated budgets and forecasts (4 BPC entities)
Oversee delivery of high-quality monthly accounts and reporting (4 BPC entities). Providing interpretation of financial analysis to enable business areas to make key decisions and achieve targets
Commercial contract negotiation for non-media related spend
Financial ownership of one-off projects
Identify and drive operational improvement through analysis of financial plans management information and performance
Define and implement best practice planning and control techniques in line with business needs; maximise & optimise usage of the Financial Services Bangalore (FSB)
Financial operations management & escalation point for central teams (450 staff)
Performance development & management of onshore team 7 FTE. Support the development of FSB.
Inclusion and Diversity
At Dentsu we embrace diversity and inclusion valuing the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual. We believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation benefiting our employees partners and communities.
We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race ethnicity nationality religion gender gender identity sexual orientation age disability marital status or any other protected characteristic. Beyond recruitment we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected supported and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.
We recognize the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements for all roles. If you need reasonable adjustments due to a disability or medical condition during our recruitment process please contact us at quoting the reference number of the role that you are applying for. Your needs will be handled with respect and confidentiality to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.
This job description is a summary of the essential functions of the job not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all job responsibilities tasks and duties. The responsibilities tasks and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the job description. Other duties as assigned by the supervisor might be part of the job.
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Location:
LondonBrand:
Global FunctionsTime Type:
Full timeContract Type:
PermanentRequired Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Accounting Software
- Forecasting
- Ellucian
- Financial Report Writing
- GAAP
- Accounting
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Budgeting
- Financial Management
- Financial Planning
About Company
Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world’s leading organizations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now present in approximately 120 countries.
