Commercial Finance Analyst

Job Title:
Commercial Finance Analyst

**Job Description**:
dentsu is a network designed for what's next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in the sustainable economy through five global leadership brands; Carat, Dentsu Creative, dentsu X, iProspect and Merkle, each with deep specialisms.

Operating in over 145 markets worldwide with more than 46,000 dedicated specialists and partnering with 95 of the top 100 global advertisers our collective vision is to be at the forefront of people-centred transformations that shape society.

This opportunity will partner with Dentsu Creative which is our global creative agency, helping transform brands and business through the power of Modern Creativity, accelerated by our deep specialist expertise in digital experience, earned attention and entertainment. Within the 'earned attention' accelerator lies the leading PR agencies of Dentsu Creative PR and Cox Inall Ridgeway, which is a social change agency working to disrupt disadvantage in Indigenous communities. This team delivers policy, research, evaluation, community engagement and creative communication projects across the country.

What your typical day will look like:
As the Commercial Finance Analyst, you will be responsible for supporting Dentsu's Creative, business, utilising financial analysis techniques to deliver day to day support and provide commentary on insights, analysis and trends on critical business issues impacting the performance of a business unit or seeking investment opportunities to drive revenue in conjunction with senior stakeholders.

Other responsibilities include:

- Regular monthly reporting for P&L, analysis of month end numbers and building out a story or narrative of key financial insights and business drivers
- Collaborating with the business in building accurate budgets, forecasts, and projections
- Support pricing for new business pitching opportunities
- Managing ad hoc requests that come from the business and building cases for investment opportunities or areas to divest
- Partnering with the business and fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders

A bit about you:

- Ideally you bring 2-4 years' experience working within Commercial Finance, Audit or Accounting with the ambition to take more of a commercial route in finance
- Strong background in financial analysis, system-driven projects, business analysis and solutions
- Interested about partnering with a business, understanding our product offering, what value we bring to clients and how you can have a positive impact on business outcomes.
- Advanced Excel capability, strong in PowerPoint and exposure to Dynamics 365 Finance adaptive insights, spectra, workbook and PowerBI is a nice to have

What's in it for you:

- Real flexibility to work when and where you feel most productive with our 'Be the Best You' policy
- 5 weeks annual leave after 2 years of service and 3 whole company mental health awareness days off per year
- Career Development and Learning & Development opportunities, including access to our global online dentsu University
- Save money with great discounts on health insurance, gym membership, buying a car and travel

Become a champion for meaningful progress:
Together we make our mark. Together we embrace the true potential of disruption. And together - across all our locations - we help our clients win in a changing world.

If you want to belong to a one global network where opportunities are limitless - we look forward to welcoming you.

Next Steps

**Location**:
Sydney

Brand:
Dentsu

Time Type:
Full time

Contract Type:
Permanent