Assistant Manager - Planning & Manager

Job Description

Financial Reporting Analysis This person will be required to perform the following activities: Regular routine activities Co-ordinate, communicate and oversee all FPA requirements in respect of [service line] Co-ordination, preparation and analysis of all monthly forecasts, quarterly forecasts, and annual budgets, including appropriate liaison with and challenge to client leads Submission of Service Line budgets and forecast to SAC Planning System Review and validation of output from above to ensure accuracy, consistency, and provide informed variance analysis Share forecasts and budgets with [service line] Commercial Finance leads, communicating identified variances, risks and agree remedial action as appropriate Preparation of Power-Point presentations to support [service line] reviews at Capability / Department / Practice Area level Trend analysis including review and validation of Salesforce pipeline to inform analysis and forecasts Monthly interaction with Client Accounting teams to understand deviations in actual performance and incorporate into monthly analysis and future forecast impact Feed into monthly close process to ensure key accruals and inaccuracies have been resolved in liaison with Financial Control Provide monthly commentary analysis to Market FPA team and resolve any queries Produce monthly and other reporting requirements of the Service Line Provide finance support to [service line] related projects or initiatives, with capability to model business case scenarios Support and work collaboratively with wider FPA team, Commercial Finance and Operational Finance Interact with colleagues at EMEA or Global level in respect of associated recharges In-depth review of [service line] revenue and identify opportunities for further standardization and efficiencies Business Partnering Provide best in class reporting and analysis to the Dentsu Execs, Service Line leadership, Commercial Finance and Client Teams. Provide ad hoc analysis as required by the Commercial finance teams Team development Be an active part of the Group Finance team, focusing on developing a professional, high performing function. This will include prioritising staff development and putting in place the best structure to deliver the FPA vision for the business. Build strong team ethos with the regional and local Finance teams. Key Requirements Qualified Accountant 4+Years PQE (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) Previous experience of FPA Demonstrable experience of informed review and analysis of results and forecasts Problem-solving and analytical mindset Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure Excellent communication skills, confident with working across functions and levels Advanced Excel and Modelling skills Experience of GL, SAC, Power BI, Planning Consolidation Systems Any Exposure to AI tools will be an added advantage