Assistant Manager - Planning & Reporting
Dentsu
8 - 10 years
Bengaluru
Posted: 10/03/2025
Job Description
The candidate will report to the FP&A Senior Manager and is expected to work in collaboration with Commercial Finance, Operational Finance and Client/Brand teams and other UK stakeholders.
Job Description:
This person will be required to perform the following activities:
Regular routine activities
- Co-ordinate, communicate and oversee all FP&A requirements in respect of [service line] for Channel level Revenue and Staff Costs
- Co-ordination, preparation and analysis of all monthly forecasts, quarterly forecasts, and annual budgets, including appropriate liaison with and challenge to client leads
- Submission of Service Line budgets and forecast to SAC Planning System
- Review and validation of output from above to ensure accuracy, consistency, and provide informed variance analysis
- Share forecasts and budgets with [Media] Commercial Finance leads, communicating identified variances, risks and agree remedial action as appropriate
- Preparation of Power-Point presentations to support [service line] reviews at Capability / Channel / Practice Area level
- Trend analysis including review and validation of Salesforce pipeline to inform analysis and forecasts
- Monthly interaction with Client Accounting teams to understand deviations in actual performance and incorporate into monthly analysis and future forecast impact
- Feed into monthly close process to ensure key accruals and inaccuracies have been resolved in liaison with Financial Control
- Provide monthly commentary analysis to Market FP&A team and resolve any queries
- Produce monthly and other reporting requirements of the Service Line
- Support and work collaboratively with wider FP&A team, Commercial Finance and Operational Finance
- In-depth review of Media Service revenue and identify opportunities for further standardization and efficiencies
- Maintain Excel and other formats required by the team
- Submission of Service Line budgets and forecast to SAC Planning System
- Review and validation of output from above to ensure accuracy, consistency, and provide informed variance analysis
Key Requirements
- Qualified Accountant 5+Years PQE (ACCA/CIMA or MBA with 8-10 years of Experience or equivalent)
- Previous experience of FP&A
- Demonstrable experience of informed review and analysis of results and forecasts
- Problem-solving and analytical mindset
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure
- Excellent communication skills, confident with working across functions and levels
- Advanced Excel and Modelling skills
- Experience of GL, SAC, Power BI, Planning & Consolidation Systems
Location:
BangaloreBrand:
BcoeTime Type:
Full timeContract Type:
PermanentAbout Company
Dentsu is a global advertising and digital marketing agency headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. It is part of the Dentsu Group Inc., one of the largest advertising and communications groups in the world. Dentsu specializes in providing integrated marketing solutions, including digital marketing, media planning, content creation, data analytics, public relations, and customer experience management. The company operates across numerous industries and markets, serving clients with innovative strategies to drive brand growth and engagement. With a strong focus on technology and creativity, Dentsu aims to deliver impactful, data-driven campaigns tailored to modern consumer behavior.
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