Commercial Finance Business Partner

2 Weeks ago • 3-5 Years • Finance

About the job

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Must have:
  • Financial Analysis
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Business Partnering
  • Excel Skills
Good to have:
  • Power BI
  • Salesforce
  • ERP Systems
  • Process Improvement
Perks:
  • Dynamic Finance Team
  • Financial Insights
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Job Description:

Commercial Finance Business Partner

Do you have passion for Finance Business Partnering within a business? Bringing together the Finance and Non-Finance functions? Would you describe yourself as  analytical, independent, pro-active and has a problem solving mind-set. Are you a team player, able to handle stress and feel responsible for your work and at the same time don’t lose sight of the wider business objectives to see where you can contribute and support.

Then dentsu is looking for you! 

Who are we?

We are a dynamic finance team who celebrate successes together and share our challenges. We value transparency, being yourself, helping each other, and above all, we are a committed team with each other’s best interests at heart. Together, we help our stakeholders gain financial insights which helps drive the business to achieve success. We do this by supporting decision making, working on new projects and implementing new innovations which helps us attract and retain some of the largest national and international customers. 

What are the key priorities within this role? 

In this role, you will focus on owning the P&L for one of our three Practices. You will do this by looking after the budgeting and forecasting, managing the month-end close and acting as the finance business partner collaborating closely with the wider finance team and other key stakeholders in the business.

Key responsibilities: 

  • Business Partnering:

    • Act as a trusted advisor to the management team of the practice, offering financial guidance to support strategic decision-making.

    • Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders, including client management and operational teams, to better understand business needs and provide financial support.

    • Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance colleagues.

  • Financial Analysis & Reporting:

    • Provide in-depth financial analysis to support key business decisions;

    • Monitor financial performance against forecasts, budgets, and targets;

    • Prepare insightful reports to present findings and recommendations to management, leadership teams, and key stakeholders.

  • Budgeting & Forecasting:

    • Lead the annual budgeting process where you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop accurate submissions to our board.

    • Support the forecasting process with regular updates and adjustments.

  • Financial Modelling & Scenario Planning:

    • Create and maintain financial models to analyze the impact of various business scenarios and help optimize business strategies;

    • Provide financial insights and recommendations to support growth initiatives, cost management, and investment decisions.

  • Process Improvement:

    • Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies across finance and operational functions;

    • Work with cross-functional teams to implement changes and continuously enhance the quality of financial reporting and analysis;

What do we expect from you?

It is also very important that you possess the following:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field (CIMA/ACCA qualification preferred but not essential);

  • 3-5 years of experience in a commercial finance, financial analysis, or similar role;

  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills;

  • Excellent skills in Excel;

  • Experience using PowerPoint, Power BI, Salesforce and ERP systems;

  • Advanced level in the English language is a must;

  • Experience working in fast-paced & dynamic environments.

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Location:

Amsterdam

Brand:

Dentsu

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent
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About The Company

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