About Us
IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). Mediabrands manages approximately $40 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients and provides strategic services and solutions across its award-winning, full-service agency networks UM and Initiative and through its innovative marketing specialist companies Kinesso, Magna, Orion, Rapport, Healix, Mediabrands Content Studio and the IPG Media Lab. Mediabrands clients include many of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors. The company employs more than 13,000 marketing experts in more than 130 countries representing the full diversity of humanity. For more information, please visit our website: www.ipgmediabrands.com.
Role Description
Mediabrands are looking for a proactive Commercial Finance Manager to work closely with the Commercial Business Partner and agencies. You will be supporting the Commercial Business Partner to prepare accurate full-year P&L budgets and forecasts as well as monthly flash forecasts and variance analysis.
Key Responsibilities
- Working closely with the Commercial Business Partner and agency as a Commercial Finance Manager owning the agency P&Ls and working closely with SBUs that service agency clients.
- Supporting the Commercial Business Partner to prepare accurate full year P&L budgets and forecasts as well as monthly flash forecasts.
- Working with the UK&I Reporting Team to provide variance analysis and other adhoc information as required by EMEA FP&A/RCT.
- Working with the Financial Control Team to escalate matters within the agencies as required (e.g. overdue debt and unbilled media).
- Ensure all appropriate contractual paperwork are in place and signed.
- Supporting the Commercial Business Partner and FD in preparing documentation for Financial/ compliance audits (NDA’s, SOW agreements, pre-audit, supervision of audit, audit report review & commentary, client management etc.)
- Support in the preparation of PowerPoint presentations to explain forecasts and budgets to the to the Mediabrands Executive Leadership Team.
- Working with SBUs to analyse risks and identify gaps in TBG targets as well as working with the business to ensure robust cost control.
- Organise and lead monthly and bi-monthly revenue review meetings with the relevant stakeholders within the business with support from the Commercial Business Partner.
- Maintaining a detailed salary cost forecast by individual and working closely with HR to monitor headcount.
- Preparing a monthly management information pack including YTD P&L performance vs budget/forecast, a P&L flash update and a debtors/WIP/unbilled summary for escalation.
- Client profitability analysis and management – prepare monthly client profitability summaries to share with senior client leads/directors and work with the business to ensure accounts are profitable. Flagging areas of concern where client teams are under/over servicing clients.
- Contract management – support the Commercial Business Partner and agency leads with contract and scope review, timesheet analysis, fee proposals and operational guidance communications.
- Manage the onboarding process for new clients including credit insurance and system set ups.
- Develop and drive organisational change as and when required by the business
- Management of one direct report.
Desired Skills & Experience
- Part Qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA
- Commercial experience required
- Experience of people management
- Hyperion experience desirable
- Media industry experience desirable
- Strong excel skills
- Must show a proactive approach to problem solving
- Desire for continuous improvement
- Teamwork
- Innovation/Initiative required
- Communication at all levels of the company
- Leadership, ability to effect change and make decisions within own sphere.
Employee Transparency
At IPG Mediabrands, we celebrate differences and believe this makes us stronger. IPG Mediabrands are equal-opportunity employers committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please reach out to our Talent Inclusion Specialist Jess at [email protected] if you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding any adjustments that would ensure our recruitment process is accessible for you. Please note requesting a reasonable adjustment will not affect your application.
The Perks
We aim to provide all our people with a supportive and fun work environment where you can develop your full potential and benefit from the broad range of opportunities within the agency. When you join us, we want to make sure you feel valued – and that you are rewarded for your fantastic work. So, we also offer a range of benefits:
- Flexi–leave, with 25 days annual leave to be taken as minimum. In addition to your holiday entitlement, the office usually closes between Christmas & New Year
- Free breakfast and free lunch
- Early finish Fridays
- Core Hours (Mon-Thurs, flexible start/finish times)
- Retail discounts
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifices car scheme
- Wellbeing programme, including Headspace & flu jabs
- Interest free season ticket loan
- Paid time off for Volunteering
- Group Income Protection
- Life Assurance
- Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level)
- Group Personal Pension Plan with matched contributions from 3-6%
- Generous Parental Leave & Pay
- Independent mortgage advice
- Financial education
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free eye tests
- Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more!
What We Do
IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). IPG Mediabrands manages over $47 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients across its full-service agency networks UM, Initiative and Mediahub and through its award-winning specialized business units Healix, KINESSO, MAGNA, Mediabrands Content Studio, Orion Holdings, Rapport, and the IPG Media Lab. IPG Mediabrands clients include many of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors including automotive, personal finance, consumer product goods (CPG), pharma, health and wellness, entertainment, financial services, energy, toys and gaming, direct to consumer and e-commerce, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion and beauty. The company employs more than 18,000 diverse marketing communication professionals in more than 130 countries. Learn more at www.ipgmediabrands.com
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