dentsu

media

FP&AManager

$0–0k Toronto, Canada FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“FP&A Manager at dentsu. Skills: Financial Planning, Analysis, Reporting, Business Partnership. Lead annual budgeting process. Lead quarterly reforecasts”

What You'll Achieve.

achieve strategic objectives; achieve financial objectives; enhance financial performance; support strategic decision-making; support thoughtful, data-driven decision-making; contribute to improved business performance; contribute to sustainable growth

Industry & Context.

media
Problems you'll solve

Analytical mindset; connect detailed data to broader business outcomes; problem-solver for complex financial and operational challenges

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

4–6+ years of experience in FP&A, Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field

Nice to Have

CPA, CFA, or MBA, Previous experience supporting or mentoring others

What You'll Do.

Lead annual budgeting process

Lead quarterly reforecasts

Lead monthly flash forecasts

Own revenue projections

Govern Revenue by Client Master Forecast

Lead development of business cases

Lead scenario analyses

Lead preparation of reporting

Lead executive presentations

Provide forward-looking insights

Own FP&A month-end close

Oversee revenue accruals

Lead variance analysis

Maintain performance reporting

Identify opportunities

Serve as trusted partner

Support data-driven decision-making

Support and develop Financial Analysts

Review team deliverables

Encourage knowledge-sharing

Contribute to process enhancement

Contribute to process standardization

Identify opportunities to improve data quality

Identify opportunities to streamline workflows

Identify opportunities to enhance reporting

Support development of analytical capabilities

Perform in-depth analysis

Perform scenario modeling

Contribute to special projects

Contribute to strategic initiatives

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with Commercial Finance; Partner with business leadership; Partner with Client Team Leads; Collaborate with Agency Presidents; Collaborate with VPs; Collaborate with operational leaders; Build relationships with cross-functional stakeholders; Contribute to a culture of transparency; Contribute to shared accountability; Participate in quarterly business reviews; Participate in strategy review discussions; Support, guide, and develop a team; Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment; Encourage knowledge-sharing; Encourage continuous learning; Encourage process improvements; Work collaboratively across finance and business teams

Communication Scope

interpersonal skills; communication skills; convey complex information clearly

Full Job Description

**Job Description:** We are dentsu. We innovate in the way brands are built. This means we do things differently to make them better than before. In this way, we ensure that our clients' most important marketing assets - their brands - succeed in a changing world. dentsu innovates the way brands are built for its clients through its top-notch expertise and capabilities in media, customer relationship management, and creative communication services. dentsu is headquartered in London and operates in 145 countries worldwide with over 50,000 dedicated specialists. **Role Overview** Reporting to the Director of FP&A, the FP&A Manager plays a key role in driving financial planning, analysis, and informed decision-making across the business. This position partners closely with stakeholders across the media service line to deliver meaningful insights, enhance financial performance, and support the achievement of strategic and financial objectives. This role blends strong technical expertise with people leadership, including supporting and developing Financial Analysts in a collaborative and inclusive environment. **Key Responsibilities** **Financial Planning & Analysis** * Own and lead the annual budgeting process, quarterly reforecasts, and monthly flash forecasts in partnership with Commercial Finance and business leadership * Partner with Client Team Leads to own revenue projections and govern the Revenue by Client Master Forecast, ensuring accuracy, accountability, and alignment to business expectations * Lead the development of business cases and scenario analyses (e.g., workforce planning, investment decisions, client profitability) to support strategic decision-making * Lead the preparation of clear, insightful reporting and executive presentations for senior leadership, translating financial performance into actionable business insights * Provide forward-looking insights and recommendations by proactively identifying trends, risks, and opportunities that impact fina

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