Finance Director - Global Practices

Job Description:

About Dentsu

Dentsu is a leading global marketing and advertising agency network founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in integrated growth, media, data, and digital transformation for brands. Operating in over 145 countries with a workforce of 10,000+ employees, it delivers services across creative, customer experience management (CXM), and media.

Role Purpose and Team

The Finance Director - Global Practices role is a key role in managing Global Practices and central budgets. Reporting to Global Practices CFO, and dotted line into Global Media Finance Director, the purpose of this role is to provide financial management and business partnering to Global Practice leaders to ensure achievement of revenue/operating profit targets for the central P&L, whilst maximising opportunity to deliver against overall strategic & operational goals.

The role covers the central teams for the Global Practices. This includes annual revenues of approximately £35m and a total cost base of around £(110)m. The role manages 7 onshore resources, supported by offshore (FSB)

Key Responsibilities

• Overall management of central Practices P&L and Balance Sheet
• Provide delivery and interpretation of financial analysis to enable key decisions and achieve targets. Identify actions to drive opportunities and mitigate risks
• Delivery, analysis & insight of consolidated budgets and forecasts (4 BPC entities)
• Oversee delivery of high-quality monthly accounts and reporting (4 BPC entities). Providing interpretation of financial analysis to enable business areas to make key decisions and achieve targets
• Commercial contract negotiation for non-media related spend
• Financial ownership of one-off projects
• Identify and drive operational improvement through analysis of financial plans, management information and performance
• Define and implement best practice planning and control techniques in line with business needs; maximise & optimise usage of the Financial Services Bangalore (FSB)
• Financial operations management & escalation point for central teams (450 staff)
• Performance development & management of onshore team 7 FTE. Support the development of FSB.

Inclusion and Diversity

At Dentsu, we embrace diversity and inclusion, valuing the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual. We believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation, benefiting our employees, partners, and communities.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Beyond recruitment, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

We recognize the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements for all roles. If you need reasonable adjustments due to a disability or medical condition during our recruitment process, please contact us at accommodations@dentsu.com, quoting the reference number of the role that you are applying for. Your needs will be handled with respect and confidentiality to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

This job description is a summary of the essential functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the job description. Other duties, as assigned by the supervisor, might be part of the job.

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Location:
London

Brand:
Global Functions

Time Type:
Full time

Contract Type:
Permanent