Director, Commercial Finance

WPP Media • New York, NY

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About The Position

The key responsibilities of the role are to support the Group Director of Commercial Finance:
Client management – lead client commercial conversations including contract management, pricing, reporting, and ad-hoc needs
Revenue management – manage the P&L including monthly forecast and actuals reconciliation. Manage and approve costs including staffing, intercompany transfers, and accrual management
External client reporting – ensuring we are contractually compliant with the ongoing reporting requirements
Fee Management – Financially manage Fees file to track signed projects to budget and proactively address staffing gaps
Contract compliance – ensure contractual compliance of all financial obligations to each international client, often dealing with external & internal auditors and client procurement teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, Finance, or Business OR equivalent professional work experience
• Relevant finance / accounting experience.
• Commercially minded with a natural ability to identify issues and create solutions.
• Ability to interact with senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and process-minded, ability to work cross-functionally.
• Naturally curious to interrogate and validate financial information.
• Self-starter, highly motivated and able to work to their own initiative.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines through excellent project management skills.
• Ability to explain financial information to non-financial people.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Client management – lead client commercial conversations including contract management, pricing, reporting, and ad-hoc needs
• Revenue management – manage the P&L including monthly forecast and actuals reconciliation. Manage and approve costs including staffing, intercompany transfers, and accrual management
• External client reporting – ensuring we are contractually compliant with the ongoing reporting requirements
• Fee Management – Financially manage Fees file to track signed projects to budget and proactively address staffing gaps
• Contract compliance – ensure contractual compliance of all financial obligations to each international client, often dealing with external & internal auditors and client procurement teams

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees