Finance Business Partner

Job Description:

Introduction

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.

Dentsu are hiring for a Finance Business Partner- (Maternity Cover) in London.

Purpose of the Role

As Finance Business Partner you'll deliver timely and accurate financial information to the business through the preparation and analysis of business unit performance, along with advice and guidance to the business leaders in support of the achievement of financial targets.

You'll partner with business stakeholders to understand short, medium and long-term resource and investment requirements and impact on forecasts/budgets. You'll present a range of financial plans to business stakeholders, providing strategic advice and insight to enable business partners to make key decisions and achieve targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the budgeting and forecasting cycles for allocated cost centres, partnering with business stakeholders to understand short, medium and long-term resource requirements and preparing budget/forecast reporting packs including variance analysis and meaningful commentary

• Liaison between business and operational finance colleagues to identify, communicate and review month end income and cost accrual journals including preparation of the monthly reporting packs including variances analysis and meaningful commentary

• Ongoing close monitoring and management of spend, providing regular reports and insights and working with the procurement team to manage key contracts
• Review and approval of travel proposals, job requisitions and purchase orders, ensuring adherence to policies and financial considerations
• Supporting analysis of projects/initiatives to improve profitability/margin and actively managing balance sheet opportunities and risks

• Providing other financial information, support and insight as required by business or finance leaders to enable informed decision making

Qualifications + Skills

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CPA, CA etc) with large international company experience
• Management reporting / budgeting / forecasting experience with strong commercial acumen and proven capability to communicate financial performance to senior stakeholders
• Excellent excel skills; experience with D365 is an advantage
• Organised, able to prioritise and meet tight deadlines with a strong ability to self-manage
• Excellent attention to detail, communication and relationship skills; confident working across different functions and levels of seniority
• Enthusiastic, confident and a team player with a problem-solving mindset and the ability to understand the bigger picture

What we offer

This is a fixed term contract role.

The team is based in our London office but operates under flexible working arrangements.

The team are currently in the office 2-3 days per week.

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 best 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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Location:
London

Brand:
Global Functions

Time Type:
Full time

Contract Type:
Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)]]>