Junior Finance Business Partner - London, United Kingdom - Dentsu Aegis Network

Dentsu Aegis Network

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Job Title:
Junior Finance Business Partner

Job Description:

What you will be doing

We're recruiting for a Junior Finance Business Partner to join Dentsu in partnering with Client Leads, Service Line Management and supporting Senior Finance Business Partners to add value and insight, improve profitability and cash flow and minimise business risk.

You'll support cross-functional projects as well as in the final review of budgets and forecasts and works with the Central FP&A Team to ensure budgets and forecasts are prepared to a high standard using the available business insight.

You'll also work with the Financial Control and Operational Finance teams to ensure that revenue recognition reflects up-to-date business knowledge and client reporting is performed in accordance with our contractual obligations.

The difference you'll make- Provide support to the business to understand the strategic direction, goals and performance of the service line to ensure this is reflected in the budget and forecasts.- Work with FP&A to prepare the annual budget and quarterly re-forecasts and split the budgets/forecast by client/capability/department level, providing forecasting feedback & client action plans.- Provide analysis, insight, advice and challenge to businesses to enable them to make financial, operational and strategic decisions.

This includes utilisation analysis, participation in discussions around cost/profit centre structures, LOB mappings.- Support the Commercial Finance Senior Finance Business Partners in partnering with the Client Lead and the Commercial Lead for client pitches, negotiations and contract reviews.- Provide support to Client Accounting and Assurance teams to ensure revenue is recognised appropriately, incorporating the knowledge held within commercial finance.

What you'll bring- Part qualified or qualified by experience within a commercial finance role.- Strong data analysis, forecasting, modelling and problem-solving skills.- Experience with client negotiation, influence and commercial contract reviews.- Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills across a wide range of stakeholders, exhibiting relationship-building capabilities and influencing collaborative outcomes.- Possess a drive for continuous improvement and performance excellence.

It would also be nice for you to have- Proven ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritise multiple, conflicting deadlines under pressure and navigate effectively amidst ambiguity and change.- Experience in using business intelligence tools is helpful.

What else you need to know

This is a permanent role. The team is based in our London office but operates under flexible working arrangements.

The team currently work 1 or 2 days a week from our office on Triton Street, further days may be required depending on the business needs.

About dentsu international

Part of Dentsu Group, Dentsu International is a network designed for what's next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in the sustainable economy.

Dentsu delivers people-focused solutions and services to drive better business and societal outcomes.

This is delivered through five global leadership brands - Carat, Dentsu Creative, dentsu X, iProspect and Merkle, each with deep specialisms.

Dentsu International's radically collaborative team of diverse creators unifies people, clients and capabilities through horizontal creativity to help clients create culture, change society, and invent the future.

Powered by 100% renewable energy, Dentsu International operates in over 145 markets worldwide with more than 46,000 dedicated specialists, and partners with 95 of the top 100 global advertisers.

About Dentsu Group (dentsu)

Led by Dentsu Group Inc

(Tokyo:

4324;

ISIN:

JP , a pure holding company established on January 1, 2020, the Dentsu Group encompasses two operational networks: dentsu japan network, which oversees Dentsu's agency operations in Japan, and dentsu international, its international business headquarters in London, which oversees Dentsu's agency operations outside of Japan.

With a strong presence in approximately 145 countries and regions across five continents and with 65,000 dedicated professionals, the Dentsu Group provides a comprehensive range of client-centric integrated communications, media and digital services through its five leadership brands—Carat, dentsu X, iProspect, Dentsu Creative, and Merkle—as well as through Dentsu Japan Network companies, including Dentsu Inc., the world's largest single brand agency with a history of innovation.

The Group is also active in the production and marketing of sports and entertainment content on a global scale.

How we'll reward you

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

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