Commercial Finance Associate Director

At least 7 –10 years’ experience of working in a commercial or financial role
Extensive analytical, financial modeling, and budget planning experience required; pricing experience preferred
Experience of global organizations and working with foreign currencies
Confident presentation & communication skills, comfortable working with all levels of management
Proactive and results driven problem solver
A team player attitude
Full understanding of IFRS and be knowledgeable about SOX Compliance regulations

Partner with Financial Director and Client Managing Director on business initiatives that will impact the overall growth of the operation.
Provide insight to Client Leads on Revenue Analysis.
Develop and execute strategies to improve both top and bottom line performance (eg pricing strategies, offshoring)
Work closely with senior management, as well as with WPP sister agencies, to execute methodology for new business opportunities
Attend new business pitches, presenting commercial models to local and global clients.
Knowledge of contract negotiations, balancing financial, commercial & legal agendas to reach the best resolution (eg payment terms, lead times, SLAs, liabilities, IP rights)
Create and maintain contract database for all of Hogarth Clients
Develop and review standardized rate card.
Assist in execution of clients SLA’s and reporting.
Full understanding of a functional P&L
Manage a portfolio of client with responsibility of full understanding of SOW’s, SLA’s, & Projects.
Drive account profitability by managing cost base and looking for internal efficiencies
Provide business development support to global offices.
Be knowledgeable of global tax implications for multiple regions.