Immediate Interim Finance Business partner Opportunity
We are currently looking for an immediate Finance Business Partner to join a global advertising agency on an interim basis. This would be a rolling contract and need someone who can start straight away.
Key Responsibilities:
*Deliver insights that shape business decisions and improve profitability
*Collaborate with senior leadership, department heads, and account teams to provide financial guidance on operational and strategic decisions
*Act as the bridge between Finance and the Agencies to support all finance and commercial queries
*Lead financial planning processes, including annual budgets and monthly forecasting
*Monitor and analyze business performance against budget and forecast, identifying trends and providing recommendations for improvement
*Prepare and present monthly financial reviews, including variance analysis, key financial ratios, and KPIs
*Ensure accuracy of client revenue forecasts and monitor revenue recognition
*Review accrued income and ensure prompt billing
*Manage and monitor agency resources, ensuring alignment with anticipated revenues
*Review monthly management accounts and perform balance sheet reviews
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Professional finance qualification (e.g., CIMA, ACCA, ACA)
*2+ years in finance business partnering or senior financial analyst roles
*Strong commercial acumen
*Advanced proficiency in financial software (e.g., Excel, ERP systems)
*Excellent analytical and financial modeling skills
*Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
*Strong communication and interpersonal skills