The candidate will be part of the Bangalore FP&A Team which is an extension of the Group FP&A team, London.
The role is an essential part of the Group Financial Planning and Analysis team (FP&A) for Dentsu Group Inc (DGI). The mission for this team is to partner with the business to influence strategic decisions through accurate financial planning and insightful data driven analysis.
The role will focus on brilliant basics to deliver actionable insight on business performance to a variety of key internal stakeholders (DGI Executive, DGI Board, Group CFO etc)
Leadership in FP&A by supporting delivery of projects to improve the quality of forecasting across the Global business through close collaboration with a variety of stakeholders.
Drive transformation of the business by supporting workstreams which underpin the transition to our new business model.
The Group FP&A team is focused on high quality financial analysis and reporting, whilst driving continuous improvement of internal team processes to allow more time for value-add analysis.
The role requires an individual who will bring energy and drive to this dynamic, diverse, and highly acquisitive company.
Confidence in modelling significant volumes of data will be key to this role, and so advanced excel skills are a must.
Having some experience in data visualization tools such as SAP Analytical Cloud (SAC stories) and SAP BPC would be an added advantage.
Good review and stakeholder management skillset.
Also important is a commercial mindset to interpret the insights gathered along with the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in written / presentational format.
Job Description:
Managing and reviewing all the BAU activities within Group FP&A team.
Working on Management reports and ensuring data is shared timely and accurately.
Maintaining and monitoring monthly reporting plan for the wider FP&A teams.
Deliver financial information and analysis to management, business operations, providing timely, sound, and clear financial analysis of current results and insights on impacts to future performance.
Ensure that all internal monthly Actuals reporting, annual Budgeting and quarterly Forecasting is delivered in a timely and accurate way (P&L and Balance Sheet), balancing speed, efficiency, and quality.
Summarise the financial trends across businesses, geographies, brands and capabilities into Board level executive summaries.
Anticipate internal and or external business challenges and/or regulatory issues and recommend how the business should prepare.
Maintain a robust FP&A environment that adheres to the Dentsu Group policies and embeds best practice across the business.
Provide ad hoc analysis as required by the Global teams, including the Dentsu Exec, Business Operations, Service Lines, HR, Operational Finance.
Professional Skills
Accountant with 9-11 years of experience in FP&A, Analytics, MIS and Management Reporting in a fast paced, ambitious and multinational environment.
Strong advanced excel skills, passion for data crunching and analysis is a must.
Good reviewing and attention to detail skills.
Should have a prior experience in team handling and management.
Knowledge of SAP BPC/SAC and Media or Digital sectors will be an advantage.
Be an active part of the GFP&A team, support the development of a professional & high performing function.
Personal Attributes
Strong communication skills (verbal & written). Able to communicate effectively with various stakeholders, across different regions and levels
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills and good ability to deal with Volume in an efficient manner
Demonstrate high level of responsibility and commitment to the assigned activities
Agile and flexible to changing needs and adhoc requirements
Quick learner and strong attention to detail whilst combining with the ability to see the big picture
Organized and able to prioritise and meet deadlines
Ability to think and make constructive suggestions on ways to improve activities
