Burson is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. Burson is part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company. Learn more at www.bursonglobal.com.
THE ROLE
Based in New York, Burson is seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Corporate Financial Strategy to work closely with the Global CFO and senior executives on high-impact projects that drive financial performance and operational excellence. You will play a critical role in developing and refining key performance indicators (KPIs), building and maintaining financial models, and evolving reporting processes to provide actionable insights to global leadership.
This is a unique opportunity at a pivotal time in the agencies evolution to bring your financial expertise to deliver on the innovations, efficiencies and strategies that drive real impact and growth.
THE WORK:
- Strategic Leadership: Drive financial strategy by analyzing trends, creating financial models, and developing actionable insights for leadership.
- Collaborative Partnership: Work alongside senior executives and global finance teams to influence key decisions and support major projects.
- Financial Reporting: Lead the evolution of financial reporting, leveraging tools like Power BI, Tableau, and SAP BFC to provide clear, actionable insights.
- KPI Development & Reporting: Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing refinement of KPIs to measure financial and operational success. Regularly report on KPI performance to executive leadership, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Market Insight: Stay ahead of market trends and integrate findings into financial strategies and reporting.
- Process Optimization: Continuously enhance financial planning tools, systems, and processes for greater efficiency and accuracy.
EXPERIENCE THAT CONTRIBUTES TO SUCCESS:
- 10+ years in finance, with experience in corporate strategy, analysis, or management consulting in a global environment.
- Expertise in financial modeling, reporting systems, and data analytics.
- Familiarity with the challenges of a billable agency environment and experience with M&A integration is a plus.
- Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Organizational Skills: Highly organized with proven project management experience
- Thrive in a fast-paced, evolving organization with a passion for creating impactful change.
- Desire to work in a diverse and inclusive organization as an active participant in culture initiatives, training opportunities and employee resource groups
You Belong at Burson
Our vision is for Burson to be the leading ‘academy company’ for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills, expand their networks, and ultimately, produce the best solutions for today’s leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs, which include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, tuition reimbursement for continued learning, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success.
ABOUT BURSON:
At Burson, we’re an agency of learn-it-all’s. We recognize that the things we do best, creativity and communications, require a level of nuanced understanding. That’s why it’s imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. Without that we can’t do the essential work of inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, cultivating meaningful experiences, and driving innovation and creativity for our partners. Your unique point of view—your talent—is what makes you a #BursonPerson, and it’s how we deliver exceptional results for our clients, together.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Burson does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, creed, color, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, or ancestry.
For more information, visit www.bursonglobal.com.
The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $75,000 to $180,000. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package; click here for more details: https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome
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Burson is the global leader in communications, purpose-built to create value for our clients through reputation. We reinvent how reputation creates competitive advantage for our clients, so they can lead today and far into the future
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