VP Finance

The organisation

Company in the advertising sector.

The position

Responsibilities

• Leading the following functions within Benelux-Nordics (BENO):
  1. Financial Control - Preparation and analysis of financial statements to provide an accurate picture of a business's financial health.
  2. FP&A - Provides strategic financial insights through budgeting, forecasting, modelling and performance analysis, turning data into clear “stories” and actionable insights for stakeholders.
  3. Client Finance - Provide client and commercial teams with strategic and financial support on client-related and new business initiatives.
  4. Operational Excellence - Streamline internal processes and systems to ensure smooth execution of internal projects and client delivery, monitor operational KPIs and escalate concerns to relevant Client/Delivery teams
• Part of BENO leadership team, working alongside stakeholders and ensuring they are supported and challenged in assessing performance against financial and data led KPIs
• Responsible for people management and team development (approx. 18 FTE) including resources in Nepal
• Develop and implement financial strategies and plans to support the BENO market
• Provide accurate and timely financial reports, forecasts, and insights to senior management and stakeholders
• Collaborate with regional, client and growth teams to develop financial models and projections for new commercial initiatives
• Monitor industry trends and competitive landscape to identify opportunities and risks related to the BENO market
• Lead the financial planning and budgeting process for the BENO market, ensuring alignment with overall company goals
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with external partners to negotiate favourable terms and drive cost efficiencies
• Responsible for ensuring Group Policy and Procedure is applied in all areas of finance in BENO
• Responsible for the statutory financial statements and tax compliance of BENO corporate entities to ensure timely filing and quality assurance
• Responsible for compliance with the internal control environment/framework set by the Group
• Accountable for:
  1. All non-billable costs management versus budget and forecast
  2. Lock-up/WIP/DSO days targets and management
  3. DPO days targets and management
  4. Working capital management overall
  5. Cash conversion targets
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development
• Support EMEA and global with financial and commercial opportunities and ad hoc projects

Candidate profile

Hard skills

• Leadership skills in an organisation within a fast paced and ever changing environment
• Solid accounting, reporting, analysis skills
• Affinity with data, systems
• Knowledge of Agency model and commercial agreements
• Knowledge of cost drivers and revenue models for marketing agencies
• Ability to challenge management on assumptions and be able to apply industry and economic environment knowledge to forecasting

Soft skills

• Lead team members with a keen interest in developing their skills and maintain a trusting team environment
• Ability (and willingness) to handle peaks and down time during the reporting cycles
• Clear communication skills and ability to explain accounting concepts in an understandable manner to non-accountants
• Solid project management skills and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Constructive cooperation with other disciplines and non-financials

Qualifications

• Accounting certification
• 12+ years of working experience with responsibilities covering accounting, reporting, forecasting and planning and client finance
• Experience with private equity and a buy and build strategy is a plus, as well as experience with project accounting
• Managing senior stakeholders and presenting information in a clear and concise manner
• Leadership skills with a can-do mentality in getting “hands dirty”.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• A strong work ethic, ability to meet deadlines
• Solid interpersonal skills with proven ability to develop and maintain effective business partner relationships at all levels of the organisation (international experience is an asset)

The offer

Competitive salary.

Interested?

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