Snr. Finance Manager - FP&A

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader in London is seeking a Finance Lead for its ESBO function. You will manage financial reporting, team leadership, and compliance while influencing strategic decisions within the organization. The ideal candidate has strong FP&A experience, Korean fluency, and advanced Excel skills. The position offers a hybrid work model and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Private medical - family cover

Enhanced pension contribution

Flexible benefits portal

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Car allowance

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading a finance team.
• In-depth understanding of business processes related to Sales, Marketing, and Operations.
• Familiarity with media and TV measurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead career development and talent retention of team members.
• Prepare and release accurate financial reports.
• Manage and control corporate spending.

Skills

Korean fluency

Leadership experience in finance

Advanced Excel skills

Communication skills

Experience working with Salesforce

Experience working with SAP

SQL skills

Statistical analysis experience

Tools

Salesforce

SAP

SQL

Job description

Position Summary

Why join our team?

ESBO (European Service Business Organization) is responsible for identifying, evaluating and determining new opportunities within the digital media and advertising industry with the goal of creating scalable services and businesses on top of the global footprint of European Samsung Smart TVs. The ESBO team is working to create value for partners, advertisers, and agencies through its unique insights into TV viewership in the shifting media landscape.

We're looking for a driven, collaborative and forward thinking person to lead our ESBO FP&A function. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in FP&A, team leadership, and financial management, with a proven ability to drive strategic financial insights and ensure compliance with internal finance policies. This role will involve managing the reporting of revenue and expenses, collaborating with internal finance teams, and working closely with the tax team to mitigate risks and optimize financial performance.

Role and Responsibilities

Your key responsibilities

• Lead career development and talent retention of team members. While driving a culture of continuous improvement of processes and information for all aspects of finance
• Work closely with headquarters finance (Suwon, South Korea) teams to align financial strategies, share insights, and ensure consistency in financial reporting and practices across the organization.
• Oversee the preparation and release of accurate and timely financial reports, including revenue and expense statements.
• Manage and control corporate spending, being proactive in identifying and addressing potential issues and providing key collaborators with relevant mentorship
• Build and maintain financial models to support strategic decision-making and business planning.
• Support senior leadership with insights into business growth drivers, risks and opportunities
• Lead long term strategic plans with commercial leaders
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with internal finance policies and procedures, maintaining control over financial processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify financial risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Work closely with the tax team to ensure alignment on tax-related matters and minimize potential risks.
• Ensure that the full end to end workflow (from client/vendor set up through to billing) is customer centric and robust

What we need for this role

To be successful, you will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Korean fluency is a necessity
• A proven track record of relevant experience in leading a finance team.
• In-depth understanding of business processes related to Sales, Marketing, and Operations
• Familiarity with media, TV measurement
• Advanced Excel skills are required, including a deep understanding of formulas, macros, pivot tables.
• Experience working with Salesforce
• Experience working with SAP
• SQL skills - a plus
• Experience working with statistical analysis/tools - a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

What does success look like?

• Financial Performance:
  • Consistently achieving or exceeding financial forecasts, including revenue and expense management, while maintaining high accuracy in financial reporting.
• Team Leadership:
  • Building a high-performing finance team that delivers exceptional results and fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Risk Management:
  • Proactively identifying and mitigating financial risks, ensuring compliance with internal policies and minimizing potential liabilities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Establishing strong partnerships with headquarters finance teams, tax teams, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless financial operations and shared insights across the organization.
• Process Optimization:
  • Implementing standard methodologies and using technology to streamline financial processes, improve efficiency, and enhance data-driven decision-making.

Skills and Qualifications

Benefits of working at Samsung include

• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office and 2 days at home per week
• Bonus scheme linked to individual, team and company performance
• Car allowance
• Private medical - family cover
• Income protection
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Three volunteering days each year
• Flexible benefit portal and contribution of £55 per month - including travel insurance, gym membership, season ticket loan, Tastecard, dental insurance and more
• Holiday - 25 days plus bank holidays and an additional day off for your birthday
• Access to discounts on a wide range of Samsung products
• Access to a discount shopping portal

A note on equal opportunities

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our Company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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