GroupM is seeking an experienced finance professional with experience in leading finance functions (e.g., taxation, AP, AR, GL). This role reports to the CFO.
3 best things about the job:
- A fun environment that combines the best of being entrepreneurial whilst at the same time being part of the largest marketing services group in the world.
- Working within a proven, dynamic, and fast-growing team of over 30 finance professionals servicing world-class media and creative agencies.
- A role with the market leader in the marketing services industry. Measures of success –
[In 3 months]
• Adapted to GroupM’s values and worked in a dynamic with fast-paced environment.
• Learnt the processes and key drivers of our business and fully understand how the business operates.
• Built relationships with the leading professionals within the organization.
[In 6 months]
• Identified key areas and opportunities for improvement and growth. • Fully managed the team and worked independently.
• Started to drive process improvements and deliver meaningful financial analysis in support of the Companies’ strategic planning process.
[In 12 months]
• Delivered improvements that have resulted in cost savings and streamlined workflows.
• Contributed to the commercial aspects of our business and was able to manage contract commitments and negotiations
Responsibilities of the role:
• Responsible to lead various finance functions and being a business partner to all other functions within the organization.
• Lead, manage and control activities of various business functions by providing financial support.
• Responsible for leading taxation, AP, AR, GL, and financial auditing.
• Perform effective monitoring of all budgeting, taxation, working capital, and credit control, and to drive continuous improvement in these areas.
• Develop, implement and review efficient and effective accounting processes, and overall internal controls of the company.
• Other ad hoc projects that will need to be managed from time to time based on business requirements
• Provide continual support and motivation in managing the finance team members, whether or not reporting directly to this role.