A unique opportunity to be at the heart of international innovation and strategy for the global leader in consumer and B2B insights.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Dynata is the world's leading digital data collection company. As a market leader, we are uniquely positioned as a single-source solution for digital market research projects and ad measurement. Supported by cutting-edge technology and the largest, highest quality opted-in research panels, we bring the voice of the individual to the entire marketing spectrum, from market research to marketing and advertising. Dynata serves nearly 6,000 market research agencies, media and advertising agencies, consulting & investment firms, and healthcare and corporate customers in the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
THE ROLE
Reporting to the Head of FP&A for the region, this newly created position in the team will play a critical role as the company goes through an exciting period of transformation. The Finance Business Partner will work alongside different departments, providing financial information and analysis to senior management, helping them make more informed decisions and driving business strategy.
A Finance Business Partner is a financial professional who collaborates closely with various departments or business units within an organization. They bridge the gap between finance and operations, providing financial insights, analysis, and strategic guidance to support decision-making. This role involves helping business units meet their financial goals, optimizing resources, and aligning financial strategies with overall organizational objectives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Act as the key finance business partner for the region, communicating effectively with all key stakeholders, within and external to finance, to provide insight, analytics, and support to improve the performance of the business.
2. Production of monthly revenue reporting, working with the sales team to ensure accurate and consistent reporting.
3. Ownership of budgeting and forecasting processes for the whole P&L, including detailed modeling, analytics, and presentation packs to senior members of the regional and global team.
4. Production of monthly P&L packs to provide insight on business performance, including presentation of monthly figures back to regional MDs.
5. Presenting financial performance, full-year forecasts, and budget variances, including understanding financial opportunities and risks.
6. Work closely with the sales team to ensure data is accurate and provide analysis to support decision-making.
7. Support the implementation of new systems, such as our new CRM, working to validate the integrity of the new system, and ensuring other linked systems produce accurate and insightful information.
8. Challenging current ways of working.
9. Driving efficiencies and cost savings wherever possible by identifying financial risks and working with business units to develop mitigation strategies.
10. Understanding the cost drivers of the business and providing insight to non-finance members.
11. Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards.
12. Support internal and external audits and address financial compliance issues.
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
1. Being recognized as an expert financial advisor who is open and approachable in their demeanor and adapts their communication according to the stakeholder.
2. Positive in their outlook - focuses on identifying solutions to problems.
3. Interpersonal skills and ability to motivate and develop staff.
4. Thrives on the challenge of adapting quickly to a fast-paced environment.
5. Working off own initiative in a fast-paced environment, being proactive to foresee what needs to be done.
6. Excellent attention to detail including strong organizational skills.
7. Analytical skills - Proficiency in data analysis and financial modeling to dissect complex financial information and extract actionable insights.
8. Exceptional communication skills are vital for conveying financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
9. Strategic thinking - The ability to align financial strategies with organizational goals and contribute to long-term planning.
10. Problem solving - Adept at identifying financial challenges, proposing solutions, and adapting to changing circumstances.
11. Teamwork - Collaborating with cross-functional teams and fostering a sense of partnership.
12. Adaptability - Stay flexible and open to change.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
1. Experience as a finance business partner, with multiple examples of working with finance and non-finance stakeholders.
2. Strong financial modeling and advanced Excel knowledge, proficient with Pivot Tables, VLookups, and SUMIFS.
3. Highly IT literate, comfortable operating and learning new systems.
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
5. Relevant work experience in finance, accounting, or business analysis, often gained through Financial Analyst or Accountant positions.
6. Experience implementing and maintaining financial controls.
7. Experience of revenue and P&L reporting.
8. Experience of being heavily involved in the budgeting process.
9. A finance qualification is preferable (CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified), but not a must.
10. Experience with D365 and IBM is an added advantage.
WE OFFER
In addition to a competitive salary and bonus scheme, we offer a generous benefits package which is continually reviewed to provide the best options for our staff:
* Activity Pass
* Apple Products
* Bespoke Benefits website with discounts in over 1000 High Street brands
* Cycle scheme
* Dental Scheme
* Health Cash Plan Benefit
* EAP and Health related assistance
* Family friendly policies
* Generous Holiday Entitlement - 25 days increasing by 1 day every 2 years up to a max of 30
* GIVE - Our community involvement initiative
* Health Cash Plan
* Health Screening
* Income Protection Plan
* Learning Management System providing access to thousands of online training modules
* Life Assurance
* Medical and more benefits
At Dynata, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and are committed to an inclusive work culture for all employees.
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