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Company Description
Dentsu is a modern marketing solutions company. Our mission is to help clients navigate, progress and thrive in a world of change. Businesses rely on our integrated network of agencies and specialized practices to champion meaningful progress through creative, media, commerce, data and technology. Part of Dentsu Group, our global network comprises 66,000 diverse people in 143 countries, who are dedicated to teaming for growth and good. Some of our award-winning agencies include 360i, Carat, dentsumcgarrybowen, DEG, dentsuX, iProspect and Merkle. Follow us on Twitter @DentsuUSA and visit dentsu.com/us.
Diversity is embedded in who we are and all that we do: our mindset, our solutions, and our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable environment. We put our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can thrive. Our differences make us richer and enable stronger relationships with each other and foster greater impact for our clients. We engage with our communities to drive positive social impact by fostering equity and working to create a digital society that works for all.
Job Description
The purpose of this role is to assist the Commercial Finance team in delivering timely and accurate information to the business through analysis of business unit performance. The role will utilize financial analysis techniques to provide insight, analysis and trends on critical business issues impacting the day-to-day performance of a business unit for consideration by senior stakeholders.
The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for managing commercial objectives across the agency’s portfolio and supporting the Finance Director across departmental financial deliverables. This role will maintain key client relationships and ensure that all relevant financial expectations are communicated, tracked, monitored, and managed. The Senior Analyst partners closely with Account Management, Operations and Media Activation teams to foster/grow client relationships, ensure contractual requirements are being met and achieve internal business targets.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Revenue & cost forecasting and recognition including variance analysis
- Complete monthly close process including journal entry submission, contract compliance review and GL maintenance
- Pricing and staff plan optimization
- Set margin and profitability targets and analyze performance
- Invoicing and reconciliation
- Working capital management – WIP/AR/Media Liability reporting
- Contract review in partnership with Legal department
- Oversee intercompany agreements and manage cross charge
- This position is responsible for handling highly confidential information, requiring an ability to maintain and display high ethical standards including confidentiality, discretion, and exemplary judgment with respect to such information.
Qualifications
- Media/Advertising experience preferred but not required
- 2-4 years experience in a finance or accounting role
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and know how to play, translate large data sets
- Ability to work to work both independently and collaboratively to ensure monthly deadlines are met effectively and efficiently
- Superior organization abilities, strong attention of detail, and advanced project management/customer service skills
- Initiative and ability to manage multiple projects as well as strong follow through skills
Additional Information
Part of dentsu, dentsu international helps clients to win, keep and grow their best customers and achieve meaningful progress for their businesses. With best-in-class services and solutions in media, CXM, and creative, dentsu international operates in over 145 markets worldwide with more than 46,000 dedicated specialists. Follow us on social @dentsuUSA. Applicants from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds encouraged to apply.
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $59,000 – $96,025. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. The company’s incentive compensation plan is subject to change. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit dentsubenefitsplus.com
About Dentsu
Dentsu is the network designed for what’s next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities in the sustainable economy. Taking a people-centered approach to business transformation, dentsu combines Japanese innovation with a diverse, global perspective to drive client growth and to shape society www.dentsu.com.
We are champions for meaningful progress and we strive to be a force for good—for our people, for our clients, for the industry and for our society. We keep our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can thrive. We embed diversity, in our mindset, in our solutions and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable and culturally fluent environment. Building this culture within our teams makes us better collaborators with each other and with our clients, driving better outcomes for all.
Dentsu (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact your recruiter if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.
