Job description
A leading international advertising group is seeking an experienced assertive CFO to lead the Finance function within a market, providing financial advice and guidance to brand teams in support of the achievement of market revenue and profit targets.
Responsibilities
Advises Senior Market Management on key business decisions through sound commercial judgement highlighting options, trade-offs, risks and opportunities.
Finance leader and sponsor of growth initiatives including launch of new business units and acquisitions
Drives closer integration of the group’s business units within market.
Embeds client profitability and excellent commercial judgement in business decision making within the market.
Tracks performance against internal targets and external best practice, making timely interventions at appropriate times.
Leads the short and long-term budgetary planning and cost management for a market in alignment with processes.
Visibly sponsors and drives continuous improvement/change programmes throughout their implementation to achieve project benefits.
Builds finance capabilities, tools and skills within a market on a continuing basis to increase efficiency and the value add of the
Finance team across the business.
Instils a sense of operational excellence and understanding of the competitive environment across the Finance teams within a market.
Supports the Regional Operational Finance Director, as necessary, in terms of escalation/resolution of issues and adherence to SLA’s.
Owns the country level Income Statement and Balance Sheet.
Ensures control and governance requirements are met within the market.
Requirements
University Degree and an Accounting qualification, or MBA with Finance specialism.
15-20 years of experience, with 10+ years of financial management experience.
Experience in both IFRS and local GAAP accounting standards.
Robust knowledge of internal control systems and implementation of such controls.
Experience with acquisitions and post-merger integration.
Experience with launching new businesses and changing overall business strategy.
Extensive experience of pricing and negotiation.
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