• Job Description

  Req#: 6989829002

  Finance Director (FTC)

  Location: London,UK

  Type of contract: Immediate Start. 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

  Who We Are

  TBWA\Media Arts Lab (or MAL as you’ll hear us called) is the bespoke global advertising agency dedicated solely to Apple. Our mission is to create smart, simple and iconic work that transforms business and makes culture for the world’s best brand.

  We’re headquartered in Los Angeles with 5 further international hubs and over 700 people making great work for Apple in 26 markets around the globe.

  Diversity, Equity + Inclusion

  Without inclusion, we won’t be diverse. Diversity brings a richness which we believe enables innovation & creativity. As such, MAL is committed to maintaining an open, welcoming and inclusive culture which allows everybody to bring their whole selves to the workplace and simply be who they are at all times.

  Media Arts Lab is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team.

  If you need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know. In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (for example, she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc.).

  Summary

  Reporting into the Global CFO, the Finance Director will excel at developing strong business partnerships and collaborating effectively with the leadership team. Primary responsibilities include overseeing the financials of the EU + MET markets, budgeting, forecasting and the strategic planning processes for both MAL + Be Grizzlee. You will also successfully lead the finance team of eight employee’s, including Reporting and Production finance team members.

  The Role

  • Leading and developing the London finance team, creating a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
  • Manage relationships with the shared service centre, LA Finance team, OGD Finance and internal and external auditors.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and accounting standards.
  • Ensure the London FRP is submitted correctly and on time each month, in line with Omnicom guidance and deadlines.
  • Review and approve the FRP package at Agency FD/CFO level.
  • Oversee the forecasting process for both MAL & BeGrizzlee, ensuring adherence to forecast guidelines.
  • Partnering with the HR Director and both MAL & BeGrizzlee Managing directors to review permanent and freelance staffing requirements.
  • Provide strategic direction for the London finance team and the London business as a whole.
  • Ensure that capex forecasts & actuals are submitted correctly and on time.
  • Approve capex requests at Agency FD/CFO level.
  • Approve operating costs for London within the Omnicom grant of authority for Agency CFO/FD level
  • Oversee audit and internal controls for London; sbox, statutory, client. SPOC for sbox.
  • Ensure essential finance tasks such as monthly payroll are completed correctly and to deadline.
  • Oversee new client process for BG, ensuring process is followed and the business is protected from risk.
  • Ensure GDPR compliance for the London business as it relates to finance.

  Who will thrive in this role?

  • Experience in financial management with an understanding of accounting principles and practices.
  • Qualified in CIMA, ACA or ACCA.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and provide strategic insights.
  • Strong leadership abilities, including the capacity to motivate and manage a team effectively.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for conveying financial information to all stakeholders. Ability to build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
  • A proactive and results orientated mindset.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced business environment.
  • Sound judgement and decision-making abilities.

  What’s in it for you?

  Given we push to create smart, simple, iconic, globally impactful work that makes culture; we understand this requires the hard work and dedication of an extremely talented and innovative collection of people.

  Therefore, we have designed our benefits package to first and foremost take care of our teams, to say, “thank you”, but beyond that, it is there to ensure that you are rewarded for the incredible work you deliver and receive the recognition that goes along with that.

  From continued learning & development, life insurance for protection and peace of mind, family care leave (for those important times), well-being and mental health support – to volunteer days and a great work environment with an international and talented team – basically, we’ve got you covered!

  #LI-LA1

• About the company

  The bespoke agency dedicated to Apple. Creativity. Simplicity. Humanity. Los Angeles | London | Miami | Shanghai | Singapore | Tokyo

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