Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Newly acquired, Global Digital Media Agency are looking for an experienced Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to manage their Commercial finance team while business partnering a range of key stakeholders within the Agency. The right candidate will be expected to act as mentor to more junior team members, and will enjoy a visible position across the wider business.

The role - Head of FP&A:

• Ownership of monthly revenue recognition for EMEA and APAC clients
• Manages 3 direct reports with dotted line oversight of an additional 2 international roles
• Preparation of rolling client revenue forecasts
• Oversight of staff cost forecast across EMEA and APAC offices
• Ownership of overhead cost forecasting including detailed inter office recharges
• Preparation of annual budget P&L and quarterly re-forecasts
• Submission of budget and supplementary schedules into Hyperion
• Preparation of rolling client profitability reports
• Support new reporting requirements from the Group
• Support with audit requests - both internal and external

The Person - Head of FP&A:

• Prior experience of FP&A in an international, multi-currency environment
• Line management / development of teams
• Commercial awareness of different revenue recognition methods
• Experience managing payroll forecasts across multiple offices/ entity’s
• Qualified Accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA)
• People skills (diplomacy / patience)
• Communication skills (written and verbal)
• Experience using global consolidation platforms