Senior Commercial Finance Business Partner

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Dentsu Aegis Network Full time

Job Title:
Senior Commercial Finance Business Partner

**Job Description**:
What you will be doing

We’re looking for a Senior Finance Business Partner to join Dentsu and partner with Client Leads, Service Line Leadership and the Service Line CEO/CFO to add value and insight, improve profitability and cash flow and minimise business risk.

You’ll support the Commercial Finance Lead in the final review of budgets and forecasts and work with the Central FP&A Team to ensure budgets and forecasts are prepared to a high standard using the available business insight.

As Senior Finance Business Partner you’ll work with the Financial Control and Operational Finance teams to ensure that revenue recognition reflects up-to-date business knowledge and client reporting is performed in accordance with our contractual obligations.

The difference you’ll make- Be accountable for the forecast and budget for the Service Line by working with the central FP&A team and partnering with the business to understand the strategic direction, goals and performance of the service line to ensure this is reflected in the budget and forecasts.- Partnering with business leads, and other members of the commercial finance team, to win new business and proactively manage profitability at a client-by-client level, partnering with client leads on the development of client growth and margin plans/roadmaps and performance tracking and the creation of client agreements; leading finance aspects (e.g.pricing/profitability and agreement reviews).- Partnering with department leads to ensure the efficiency of the delivery of services to clients- Work with the business leads to make informed and data-driven decisions, providing analysis, insight, advice and challenge to businesses to enable them to make financial, operational and strategic decisions.- Set and monitor KPI’s ensuring business leaders understand the drivers of performance, advising on how to improve and providing risk analysis on proposals.- Represent Finance within the business, ensuring that the appropriate specialist teams are involved in the client lifecycle as appropriate.

What you’ll bring- Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with experience in a similar finance role.- Good industry experience in commercial finance.- Data analysis, forecasting, modelling and problem-solving skills.- Negotiation, risk management, influence and commercial acumen.- Experience in change management, transformation and the implementation of best practice.- Proven ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritise multiple, conflicting deadlines under pressure and navigate effectively amidst ambiguity and change.

It would also be nice for you to have- Experience in using business intelligence tools is helpful.- Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills across a wide range of stakeholders, exhibiting relationship-building capabilities and influencing collaborative outcomes.

What else you need to know

This is a permanent role. The team is based in our London office but operates under flexible working arrangements. The team currently work 1 or 2 days a week from our office on Triton Street although further days may be required depending on the business needs.

About dentsu international

Part of Dentsu Group, Dentsu International is a network designed for what’s next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in a sustainable economy. Dentsu delivers people-focused solutions and services to drive better business and societal outcomes.

This is delivered through five global leadership brands - Carat, Dentsu Creative, dentsu X, iProspect and Merkle, each with deep specialisms.

Dentsu International’s radically collaborative team of diverse creators unifies people, clients and capabilities through horizontal creativity to help clients create culture, change society, and invent the future.

Powered by 100% renewable energy, Dentsu International operates in over 145 markets worldwide with more than 46,000 dedicated specialists, and partners with 95 of the top 100 global advertisers.

About Dentsu Group (dentsu)

Led by Dentsu Group Inc. (Tokyo: 4324; ISIN: JP3551520004), a pure holding company established on January 1, 2020, the Dentsu Group encompasses two operational networks: dentsu japan network, which oversees Dentsu’s agency operations in Japan, and dentsu international, its international business headquarters in London, which oversees Dentsu’s agency operations outside of Japan.

With a strong presence in approximately 145 countries and regions across five continents and with 65,000 dedicated professionals, the Dentsu Group provides a comprehensive range of client-centric integrated communications, media and digital services through its five leadership brands—Carat, dentsu X, iProspect, Dentsu Creative, and Merkle—as well as through Dentsu Japan Network companies, i


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