FP&A Manager: People Cost Forecasting & Strategy

dentsu; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hub offices in NYC, Chicago, Detroit,

Remote work option when designated

Job summary

Dentsu in New York is seeking a Manager, FP&A to oversee forecasting and management of personnel costs across the US market, focusing on four key practices: US Creative, US Media, US CxM, and US D&T. This role ensures accurate forecasting of salaries, benefits, headcount, and related expenses while driving standardized processes across practices.

The position requires partnering with HR, RM, Legal, and finance teams to align tools and data, implement scalable platforms, and deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Strong analytical capabilities with attention to detail and data integrity.
• Experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead personnel cost forecasting for four US practice areas (Creative, Media, CxM, D&T).
• Collaborate with HR, RM, and Finance to collect and validate data (salary increases, bonuses, headcount).
• Utilize Excel, D365, Workday, SharePoint to track and analyze costs aligned to business goals.
• Standardize forecasting processes across practices and ensure data accuracy across systems.
• Support month-end close with reconciled labor cost data and accruals.
• Provide insights to leadership on risks, opportunities, and staffing implications.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

D365

Workday

SharePoint

SAP BPC

ADP

Job description

Dentsu in New York is seeking a Manager, FP&A to oversee forecasting and management of personnel costs across the US market, focusing on four key practices: US Creative, US Media, US CxM, and US D&T. This role ensures accurate forecasting of salaries, benefits, headcount, and related expenses while driving standardized processes across practices.

The position requires partnering with HR, RM, Legal, and finance teams to align tools and data, implement scalable platforms, and deliver