Finance Director

Job Description:

Dentsu Creative is a global creative agency network designed to unlock exponential growth for clients. We use Transformative Creativity as a differentiating, driving force to bring our capabilities together to positively impact people, businesses and society. Established in June 2022, Dentsu Creative is integrated with dentsu’s Media and CXM businesses in over 145 countries and regions, to offer Integrated Growth Solutions.

The purpose of the role is to provide financial advice and guidance to the functional leaders of the Dentsu Aegis Network (including Technology, HR, Comms, Legal, Global Clients and the broader Finance Function), in addition to managing the financial control and compliance environment for the central functional transformation programs.

Key Responsibilities:

Client management – manage client commercial conversations including contract management, pricing, reporting, and ad-hoc needs 

P&L management – manage the client P&L including monthly forecast and actuals reconciliation.  Present the monthly forecast to executive management and utilize to manage and approve costs including staffing, intercompany transfers, and accrual management 

External client reporting – ensuring we are contractually compliant with the ongoing reporting requirements 

U.S. Fee File management – Financially manage the U.S. fee file to track signed projects to budget and proactively address staffing gaps 

Project pricing – Utilize Fee File management to work cross-functionally to price projects  

Cost Management – provide guidance on key cost initiatives and reporting 

Contract compliance – ensure contractual compliance of all financial obligations to each international client, often dealing with external & internal auditors and client procurement teams. 

Balance Sheet Review – ensure that commentary on outstanding balances are updated on a monthly basis and actioned in a timely manner. 

Qualifications & Experience  

• 8 – 12 years of relevant finance qualification/experience (client finance, commercial, FP&A). 

• Global and/or client experience a plus. 

• Commercially minded with a ability to proactively identify issues and create solutions. 

• Ability to interact with senior internal and external stakeholders. 

• Attention to detail and process-minded, ability to work cross-functionally. 

• Naturally curious to interrogate and validate financial information. 

• Self-starter, highly motivated and able to work to their own initiatives.  

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines through excellent project management skills. 

• Ability to explain financial information to non-financial people. 

• Excellent communication and organisational skills. 

• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office.  

• Experience with Nexelus, Salesforce and Microsoft Dynamics a plus.

The anticipated salary range for this position is ($113,000-$182,850). Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, skills and other factors permitted by law. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit dentsubenefitsplus.com 

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