Assistant Manager - Planning & Reporting

Dentsu

5 - 10 years

Bengaluru

Posted: 22/11/2025

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Job Description

This role is part of the overall UK&I FP&A team based out of Bangalore. The responsibilities include supporting the budget and forecasting process of Functional Spend across the UK&I cluster. This role will also involve review of the budgeting and forecasting process, detailed variance analysis of the spend, identifying problem areas and proposing scenario-based solutions. Additionally, this role requires analysis of time allocations and expense trends; and is expected to create and update trackers/ repositories on a monthly basis.

The role requires building and analysing functional spend of approximately £70m in central departments including IT, Finance, HR, Facilities and Legal, while supporting department leads in both review of actuals and preparation of forecasts and budgets.

Job Description:

Key Accountabilities

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 Functional Spend
Review of monthly Functional Spend submissions to ensure accuracy, consistency, and provide informed variance analysis
Feedback to Functional Spend department leads any identified overspends and agree remedial action as appropriate
Co-ordination, preparation and analysis of all monthly forecasts, quarterly forecasts, and annual budgets, including appropriate challenge to department leads
Preparation of Power-Point presentations to support Functional Spend reviews at departmental, UK&I & EMEA level
Provide finance support to Functional Spend related projects or initiatives, with capability to model business case scenarios
Support and work collaboratively with wider Functional finance team both centrally and within Service Lines
Interact with colleagues at EMEA or Global level in respect of spend or associated recharges
In-depth review of Functional Spend across UK&I and identify opportunities for further standardisation and efficiencies

Key Requirements

Qualified Accountant 5+Years PQE (ACCA/CIMA 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
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Location:

Bangalore

Brand:

Bcoe

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

About 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.

Assistant Manager - Planning & Reporting

Dentsu

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