Commercial Finance Analyst

Job Description:

Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world’s leading organizations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now present in over 145 countries and regions, it has a proven track record of nurturing and developing innovations, combining the talents of its global network of leadership brands to develop impactful and integrated growth solutions for clients. Dentsu delivers end-to-end experience transformation (EX) by integrating its services across Media, CXM and Creative, while its business transformation (BX) mindset pushes the boundaries of transformation and sustainable growth for brands, people and society.

We’re hiring a Commercial Finance Analyst to join our Commercial Finance team in London supporting on a Transformation Program on a 6 month fixed term contract.

Purpose of the Role

As a Transformation Program Finance Analyst you’ll be part of our EMEA Commercial Finance team working to deliver key financial analysis and deliverables in connection with a key transformation program aiming to increase profitability in the Region. This position will report to the Commercial Finance Business Partner for EMEA with a shared line to the Transformation Program Finance Business Partner and will work closely with the country and global finance teams and EMEA FP&A team.

Key Responsibilities

• Validation of restricting markets bookings vs severance approvals as well as validation of CTA and savings market bookings vs planning.
• Review actual cash CTA and align to NWC planning of markets.
• Prepare analysis of results and impact on planning.
• Build monthly reports for global and be prepared to answer questions when needed.
• Prepare business cases for governance submission and aide markets where needed in completing these.
• Prepare requests for budget targets relief.

Qualifications + Skills

• Experience in financial business analysis in a comparable commercial finance role, producing financial summaries that are clear and self-explanatory and driving improved financial performance within a business.
• Experienced user of Finance (consolidation) systems, preferably BPC/SAC.
• Able to explain financial matter to non-financial personnel (will be collaborating with HR and operations).
• Aptitude to business partnering showing commercial acumen with proven capability to discuss financial performance with business stakeholders.
• Strong communication, influencing, collaboration and relationship building skills.
• Part qualified accountant or equivalent commercial finance accreditation is desirable.

What we offer

This is a 6 month fixed term contract. 

The team is based in our London office but operates under flexible working arrangements. The team are currently in the office every Wednesday and Thursday.

As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.

Inclusion and Diversity

Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. For us, this is the foundation for great innovation which, in turn, generates better outcomes for our people, partners and communities. This is why we encourage applications from people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures. 

We are happy to discuss flexible and agile approaches to working for all our roles – we can’t promise we will be able to offer you everything you want or need but we do promise to discuss it with you openly and honestly. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our recruitment teams. 

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