Commercial Finance Analyst

Job Description:

At dentsu, we’re looking for a Commercial Finance Analyst who’s as passionate about strategy as they are about spreadsheets. You’ll work alongside our senior leaders to shape the decisions that drive growth, profitability, and long-term impact. In this role, you’ll act as a trusted advisor; turning data into insight, and insight into influence. If you’re a finance professional who thrives on driving commercial performance and shaping the bigger picture, this is your chance to make your mark.

About Dentsu

Led by Dentsu Group Inc. (Tokyo: 4324; ISIN: JP3551520004), a pure holding company established on January 1, 2020, the Dentsu Group encompasses two operational networks: dentsu japan network, which oversees Dentsu’s agency operations in Japan, and dentsu international, its international business headquarters in London, which oversees Dentsu’s agency operations outside of Japan.
 

With a strong presence in approximately 145 countries and regions across five continents and with 65,000 dedicated professionals, the Dentsu Group provides a comprehensive range of client-centric integrated communications, media and digital services through its five leadership brands—Carat, dentsu X, iProspect, Dentsu Creative, and Merkle—as well as through Dentsu Japan Network companies, including Dentsu Inc., the world’s largest single brand agency with a history of innovation. The Group is also active in the production and marketing of sports and entertainment content on a global scale.

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Key Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to review and advise on financial plans, ensuring alignment with revenue and profit goals.

• Deliver insightful analysis and challenge assumptions to drive informed, strategic decision-making.

• Provide financial input for client and vendor negotiations — optimizing pricing, discounts, and commercial terms.

• Consolidate budgets and forecasts while offering interpretation and guidance to enhance financial planning.

• Assess client profitability and identify opportunities to improve margins and operational efficiency.

• Collaborate with senior finance leaders (Operational Finance Director, Financial Controller, Market FD) to implement best-practice financial planning across the business.

• Support resource planning, ensuring decisions align with short-, medium-, and long-term business priorities.

A bit about you

• At least 6 years of experience in financial planning, commercial analysis, or business partnering, preferably within a multinational or agency environment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insight.

• Confident communicator with the presence to engage and influence senior stakeholders.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and familiarity with financial systems (e.g. SAP, or similar).

• Strategic mindset with strong attention to detail; you see the numbers and the story they tell.

• Proactive, collaborative, and passionate about driving business performance through financial excellence.

Dentsu Values
Will live the dentsu 8 Ways at all times: We Dream Loud, We Inspire Change, We Team Without Limits, We All Lead, We Make It Real, We Climb High, We Choose Excitement, We Are A Force For Good

Inclusion and Diversity

We’re proud to be different and that starts with our people. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone. We won’t define people by their race, gender, sexual-orientation, age or disability. Individuality is what makes us great, we want everyone to bring their full self to work and create something amazing. That’s what we care about.

So, whether you’re joining us, or looking to move to a different part of the business, we work hard to make sure we create equal opportunities for everyone.

Keeping connected

Please visit our website to find out more and connect with us on social.

www.dentsu.com
 

*Please include an updated CV in your application.

**We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified

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