VP, Commercial Finance

Job Description:

Dentsu is looking for a VP, Commercial Finance.This role is focused on supporting the commercial relationship for key media accounts.  This includes client management and interaction, oversight of a segment P&L, and leading external and internal forecasts, reporting requirements, and pricings.   The role will provide leadership and financial support on all commercial matters for dentsu media investment business.   

It requires a dedicated individual, with a strong understanding of financial matters, and close attention to detail.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Client management – manage client commercial conversations including contract management, pricing, reporting, and ad-hoc needs
• Project pricing – utilize pricing tool and strategy to work cross-functionally to price projects/pitches
• Business partnering – collaoborate closely with client president and account leads as key point of contact on financial matters
• P&L management – manage the 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
• 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.
• Management – lead, manage and review the work of more junior members of the commercial team to ensure client and internal requirements are delivered.

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
• 10+ years experience in a finance, preferably in Client Finance or Commercial Finance with working knowledge of GAAP
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills  
• Independent, self-starter with problem solving skills
• Superior organization abilities and the ability to multi-task in a fast-pace environment
• Strong team collaborator with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies
• Attention to detail
• Team leadership experience and skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

**Working knowledge of Microsoft D365 and SAP/BPC preferred but not required

The anticipated salary range for this position is ($136,000-$219,000). 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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