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    Finance Business Partner, Technology - London Area, United Kingdom - Kantar Media

    Kantar Media
    Kantar Media London Area, United Kingdom

    3 weeks ago

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    Description

    As people move across different platforms and channels, Kantar Media offers data and audience measurement, targeting, analytics, and advertising intelligence services to provide valuable insights for decision-making.

    With a presence in over 80 countries, we have a rapidly expanding cross-media measurement footprint supported by versatility, scale, technology, and expertise that drive continuous business growth for our clients and partners.

    Our team of 5000 professionals in various regions including Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, North America, and Africa leverages our versatility, scale, technology, and expertise to assist leading organizations worldwide in achieving success and expansion.

    Job Title: Finance Business Partner, Technology

    Location: London, Gray's Inn Road

    Hybrid/Full time

    Role Description

    • Experience working in a matrix organization
    • Provide financial insights, budgeting, and strategy support to senior partners in the Technology sector
    • Establish strong relationships with local finance teams globally and act as the main point of contact and subject matter expert for the Technology domain

    Job Role Requirements

    Monthly PL

    • Consolidate, review, and report monthly performance focusing on the Technology hub and global Technology cost PLs
    • Collaborate with Tech CTO to prepare and present monthly business review to the CEO and CFO
    • Conduct detailed month-end activities
    • Manage Tech timesheets consolidation and communication to local finance
    • Perform variance analysis against forecast/budget and necessary adjustments
    • Review intercompany costs, particularly for Technology recharges such as staff and Cloud expenses
    • Review headcount, clear fixed asset suspense, and assist in balance sheet clear downs

    CAPEX

    • Coordinate with business partners to govern and own CAPEX policy
    • Lead in the consolidation, reporting, and communication of functional roadmaps and business cases
    • Consolidate, review, and present Global CAPEX monthly performance
    • Handle Kantar month-end reporting requests including CAPEX reporting
    • Address ad hoc queries and conduct necessary analysis

    Budgeting and Forecasting

    • Work with Tech partners to develop annual PL budget and quarterly forecast
    • Translate and communicate budget and forecast plans to local teams
    • Responsible for overall CAPEX forecast reporting
    • Manage OneStream activities such as updating and preparing UK files for upload and completing OS schedules like CAPEX and Headcount

    Adhoc

    • Represent Tech Media at Kantar Tech Finance forums and initiatives
    • Reallocation of central recharges like Kyndryl, Azure, AWS, Databricks
    • Collaborate with advisors on annual UK R&D tax credit
    • Establish relationships with key vendor partners such as Cognizant and Persistent
    • Review supplier/procurement/contract terms
    • Manage Transfer Pricing

    Role Requirements

    • Business-oriented mindset
    • Deadline-driven with strong multitasking abilities
    • Ability to build relationships and influence internal and external partners
    • Excellent communication skills
    • Demonstrated track record of success
    • Experience in problem-solving situations
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
    • Interest in working for a dynamic international private equity-owned company
    • Minimum 5 years of experience in a commercial finance role

    At Kantar, we have a structured approach to rewarding our employees based on clear principles to ensure competitiveness in the market and to support a performance-based culture. Your career progression and rewards are closely tied to your performance.

    We believe in going beyond traditional methods, using intelligence, passion, and creativity to foster innovation and positively impact our world. Join us for a unique career opportunity.

    We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where diversity is embraced, and individuals are encouraged to thrive. Our goal is to build a diverse community that enhances our talent pool, fosters diverse thinking, and drives better outcomes for our clients.

    Kantar values the diversity among its employees for a more enriched work environment and broader perspectives that benefit our clients. We promote inclusivity and diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds without any form of discrimination.

    Privacy and Legal Statement

    PRIVACY DISCLOSURE: By applying to this opportunity, you consent to Kantar Media processing and retaining the personal data you provide. Your information will be stored in our Internal ATS (Applicant Tracking System) for recruitment purposes and may be shared with hiring managers and considered for future opportunities within Kantar and its affiliated companies. For more information on our privacy policy, please visit our website.



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