Job Description:
We are Dentsu. We innovate in the way brands are built. This means we do things differently to make them better than before. In this way, we ensure that our clients' most important marketing assets - their brands - succeed in a changing world. Dentsu innovates the way brands are built for its clients through its top-notch expertise and capabilities in media, customer relationship management, and creative communication services. Dentsu is headquartered in London and operates in 145 countries worldwide with over 50,000 dedicated specialists.
Short term contract for Commercial Finance Manager role supporting the Commercial Finance Director for Creative Service lines, partnering with senior business leaders to provide strategic financial insight, resource and forecasting analysis, and profitability support to enable informed commercial decision‑making.
Key responsibilities:
Reviews and provides advice on strategic financial plans in partnership with business leaders Partners to provide insight and challenge through financial analysis to enable business partners to make key decisions and achieve targets.
Supports Commercial Finance Director and client leadership by providing analytical insight and ensuring optimal balance of planned resources vs actual resources usage per internal and contractual cadence (monthly or quarterly).
Works with business leaders to understand and model resource requirements, impact on forecasts and staffing plans allocation on a quarterly basis. Monitor flexible resources budget, needs and usage on a monthly basis.
Supports preparation and analysis of client profitability, identifies and supports initiatives to improve profitability/margin.
Supports the Commercial Finance Director and business leaders as necessary with high quality and insightful analysis and scenario planning, as requested from time to time.
Qualifications & Experience
CPA designation (or equivalent professional accounting qualification) required
Strong advanced Excel skills, including financial modelling, forecasting, and variance analysis
Proven experience producing and analyzing burn rate reports, resource utilization, and cost tracking
Strong background in financial data analysis and management reporting to support commercial decision‑making
Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and client service leaders across creative or agency environments
Confident and effective presenter, able to communicate complex financial insights clearly to internal clients and leadership teams
Experience supporting Commercial Finance Directors or senior finance leaders within professional services or creative services organizations
Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, contract environment with high attention to detail and deadlines
Additional information:
Vacancy: Is this posting for the purposes of filling an existing vacancy? [Y/]N- Yes
The salary range for this position is $120k Actual salary within the salary range will be based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, and skills.
AI Disclosure: [dentsu] utilizes artificial intelligence tools as part of its recruitment process, as during the sourcing and screening stages. All other parts of the dentsu application and hiring processes do not utilize artificial intelligence tools.
We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds foster a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better business results. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the clients we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to working with our candidates from all ability levels throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [email protected] or to begin a conversation about your individual accessibility needs throughout the hiring process.
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Location:
TorontoBrand:
DentsuTime Type:
Full timeContract Type:
Independent Contractor
