Executive Finance Partner & Strategy Lead

JCDecaux

City of Westminster

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

JCDecaux is seeking a senior Commercial Finance professional to partner with the executive team, translating strategy into robust plans and investment choices. You will own budgeting, forecasting and multi-period planning, providing actionable financial insights to drive profitability and cash flow improvements.

The role requires strong modelling, ERP/BI experience, and the ability to influence senior leaders.

Qualifications

Substantial experience in Finance Business Partnering, FP&A or commercial/operational finance with senior leadership exposure.
Strong understanding of P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, working capital, capex, accruals and management reporting.
Proven track record leading budgets, forecasts and analytical projects through to practical actions and measurable outcomes.
Excellent analytical and financial-modelling capability, with advanced Excel skills and experience of ERP/BI tools.
Ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders and communicate complex issues clearly.

Responsibilities

Lead planning and forecasting: own the annual budget, latest estimates and multi-period plans with documented assumptions, risks and opportunities.
Provide decision-ready insight: translate financial data into clear options and recommendations with ownership and actions.
Drive performance: lead regular reviews focused on root cause, forward impact and corrective action.
Own financial stewardship: oversee P&L, balance sheet, cash, working capital and capex; challenge outcomes and resolve issues.
Shape investment choices: assess business cases using whole-life cost, cash, returns, risk and strategic value; monitor benefits and scope actions.
Improve value and productivity: identify opportunities to reduce cost, improve cash and optimise resource allocation; ensure delivery.
Strengthen data and controls: improve reporting, models, data quality and controls via standardisation and automation.
Lead through influence: build trusted relationships while maintaining Finance independence; coordinate across Finance and the business.
Develop capability: coach Analysts and assure quality of their work.