Global Transformation Finance Manager

Dentsu; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentsu is seeking a Global Transformation Finance Manager to enhance operational and financial deliverables of their Global Transformation program. The role involves financial analysis, reporting, and maintaining financial models, while working closely with the Global Transformation Director and the programme team from the London office on a hybrid basis.

Benefits

Tailored benefits package

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel proficiency and experience with financial models.
• Experience in large, complex global organizations.
• Track record in shared service transformation programs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the core financial model of the program.
• Provide presentation updates on financial changes.
• Support internal reporting and reforecasting.

Skills

Financial Modelling

Attention to Detail

Complex Financial Interpretation

Articulation of Financial Matters

Job description

Job Description:

Introduction

Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world's leading organizations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now present in over 145 countries and regions, it has a proven track record of nurturing and developing innovations, combining the talents of its global network of leadership brands to develop impactful and integrated growth solutions for clients. Dentsu delivers end-to-end experience transformation (EX) by integrating its services across Media, CXM and Creative, while its business transformation (BX) mindset pushes the boundaries of transformation and sustainable growth for brands, people and society.

We're hiring a Global Transformation Finance Manager to work on a Fixed Term Contract until 31/7/26 from our office in London.

Role Purpose

This role will support the tracking of the operational and financial deliverables of the Global Transformation programme.

The Transformation Finance Manager will work closely with the Global Transformation Director, as well as other members of the programme team, locally and regionally.

Key Responsibilities

This role will principally provide the financial analysis and support of the core BFO Finance programme including the following:

• Maintains and updates the core financial model of the overall programme as necessary
• Provides high quality presentation updates on changes to financials and underlying drivers
• Supports the preparation of internal reporting including the retranslation of central financials into wider consolidated reporting, including reforecasting/annual planning cycles and programme wide submissions
• Develops and maintains the cost and benefit tracking of the overall programme, proactively identifying potential gaps to targets
• Other Adhoc activities as necessary

Skills/Qualifications

• High degree of financial modelling (Advanced Excel) experience in similar programmes
• Ability to interpret complex financial models built by others
• Attention to detail and ability to ensure absence of errors
• Ability to articulate complex financial matters simply, identifying the significant drivers/areas of focus
• Relevant track record operating within large, complex global organisations, that have navigated through shared service transformation programs delivering process optimisation and operational excellence.

What we offer

• This is a FTC until 31/7/2026

• The team is based from the London office in NW1 and work on a hybrid basis
• As well as a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.

Inclusion and Diversity

Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their best selves to work and be proud of doing so. For us, this is the foundation for great innovation which, in turn, generates better outcomes for our people, partners and communities. This is why we encourage applications from people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.

We are happy to discuss flexible and agile approaches to working for all our roles - we can't promise we will be able to offer you everything you want or need but we do promise to discuss it with you openly and honestly. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our recruitment teams.

Location:
London

Brand:
Global Functions

Time Type:
Full time

Contract Type:
Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)