VP, Finance

VP, Finance

The VP, Finance is the senior finance leader for our Advisory capability, responsible for driving financial performance, commercial effectiveness, operational discipline and governance. As a key member of the capability leadership team, the role partners closely with client, operational and capability leaders to support profitable growth, optimise performance and ensure strong financial stewardship.

What You'll Do

Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership

• Serve as the primary finance advisor to the Capability President and leadership team, providing insight and challenge on strategic, commercial and operational decisions.
• Lead financial planning and strategy to support growth, profitability and investment priorities.
• Act as the key liaison with Group Finance, ensuring alignment on budgets, forecasts, reporting requirements and business initiatives.

Commercial Performance & Client Finance

• Own revenue, profitability, EBITDA, cash flow, forecasting, budgeting and long-range planning for the capability.
• Drive improvements in project profitability, utilisation, pricing strategy and overall commercial performance.
• Oversee financial governance across the client lifecycle, including contract review, revenue recognition, forecasting and billing.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities, delivering clear recommendations and action plans to improve performance.

Financial Control & Governance

• Support an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting, including month-end and year-end close activities.
• Maintain strong financial controls, balance sheet integrity and compliance with US GAAP, company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Lead local audit, tax and statutory compliance activities and serve as the senior finance escalation point for the capability.
• Promote a culture of accountability, governance and sound financial management.

Cash Flow & Working Capital

• Lead cash forecasting and working capital management to maximise cash generation and liquidity.
• Partner with client teams to improve working capital -through billing, collections and receivables performance while controlling expenditure and reducing aged debt.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing finance team, creating clear accountability and development opportunities.
• Foster collaboration across finance, operations and client-facing teams.
• Drive continuous improvement, automation and adoption of best practices across finance processes.

Success Measures

• Achievement of revenue, EBITDA, cash flow and working capital targets.
• Improved forecast accuracy, project profitability and overall financial performance.
• Strong governance, compliance and audit outcomes.
• High levels of stakeholder confidence and finance team engagement.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline; CPA, CMA or equivalent qualification preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive finance experience, including senior leadership responsibility.
• Experience within Advisory, advertising, communications, consulting or professional services environments.
• Strong expertise in commercial finance, project accounting, revenue recognition and business partnering.
• Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.

Preferred

• Experience within a multi-brand, multi-entity or global agency environment.
• Experience supporting resource-based or project-driven businesses.
• Familiarity with financial transformation, process improvement and finance technology initiatives.
• PE backed company experience

What we can offer

You will receive a 401K plan with an employer match contribution up to 4% (immediately vested), as well as life insurance, disability coverage, and medical, dental, and vision plans for peace of mind. Enjoy flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote work, along with the option to work from anywhere across the globe two weeks each year. We provide 20 vacation days plus one personal well-being day, recognise 9 public holidays, along with gifted end-of-year holidays and an early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August.

Access free counselling through our employee assistance program and personalized health support. Our enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies provide support across every stage of your family-planning journey. You can also benefit from continuous opportunities to professionally develop with on-demand training, support, and global mobility opportunities across the business.

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