Director, Finance (FP&A)

The Director, Finance (FP&A) will play a key role in providing strategic financial guidance to MetaLab, a trailblazing product agency partnering with global giants such as Slack and Google. This role involves collaborating with the senior leadership team to develop and refine the company's financial strategy, aligning it with the organization's overall goals and objectives. The Director, Finance will also be responsible for overseeing budgeting and forecasting processes, conducting comprehensive financial analysis, preparing financial reports, ensuring compliance with regulations, and acting as a strategic partner to various departments and business units. Additionally, this role will involve long-term financial planning, risk management, and conducting financial analysis for M&A transactions.

• Collaborate with the senior leadership team to develop and refine the company's financial strategy
• Provide valuable insights into financial performance, market trends, and potential risks and opportunities
• Oversee the quarterly budgeting process and work closely with department heads to develop detailed budgets and financial plans
• Lead ongoing forecasting efforts to ensure accuracy and alignment with changing business conditions
• Perform monthly budget to actual and variance analysis
• Manage all internal finance and accounting aspects, including key support for budget and planning process execution, cost control initiatives, and implementation of internal controls
• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis, including project pricing, costing and margin analysis, profitability assessments, and ROI calculations
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor business performance and provide actionable recommendations
• Prepare and present regular financial reports to senior leadership
• Ensure financial data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with accounting principles and regulations
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, laws, and policies, including oversight of tax filing(s) and ongoing third-party financial audit processes
• Act as a strategic partner to various departments and business units, providing financial insights, guidance, and support for decision-making
• Collaborate with stakeholders to assess the financial implications of new initiatives and perform due diligence on potential new investments
• Oversee the implementation and optimization of financial planning tools and systems
• Assist in long-term financial planning and scenario modeling
• Assess financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them
• Conduct comprehensive analysis of target company's financial statements, historical performance, assets, liabilities, contracts, and potential risks in M&A transactions
• Create financial models to project the potential financial performance of the merged entity
• Provide financial insights and analysis to guide negotiations with the target company's stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards, and reporting requirements applicable to M&A transactions

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Experience in financial analysis, reporting, and business insights.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Ability to provide valuable insights into financial performance, market trends, and potential risks and opportunities.
• Proficiency in conducting comprehensive financial analysis, including project pricing, costing and margin analysis, profitability assessments, and ROI calculations.
• Experience in preparing and presenting regular financial reports to senior leadership.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations, laws, and policies, including tax filing and financial audit processes.
• Ability to act as a strategic partner to various departments and business units, providing financial insights, guidance, and support for decision-making.
• Familiarity with financial planning tools and systems to streamline processes and improve data accuracy.
• Strong skills in long-term financial planning and scenario modeling.
• Knowledge of risk management strategies and compliance with financial regulations and reporting requirements.
• Experience in conducting financial analysis for M&A transactions, including creating financial models and providing insights for negotiations.

• Long-term financial planning and scenario modeling
• Risk management and compliance with financial regulations
• M&A analysis and financial insights for negotiations
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required
• CPA or equivalent designation required
• 10+ years experience in financial planning and analysis roles
• Prior experience as a senior-level manager or director preferred
• Prior experience with a creative, design, or tech agency preferred
• Demonstrated experience within a service company required
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
• In-depth knowledge of financial principles, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
• Demonstrated experience in strategic financial planning and business partnering
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in financial planning software, ERP systems, and MS Excel
• Strategic mindset and forward-thinking approach to decision-making
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish collaborative working relationships
• Highly motivated and results-driven
• High level of attention to detail and organizational skills
• Equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and inclusion