Overview
The Interim Commercial Finance Business Partner will play a crucial role in supporting a dynamic and creatively driven segment of a large consumer business for a period of 6-9 months. Working collaboratively with senior stakeholders, this hands-on position focuses on enhancing financial structure and visibility across various creative initiatives and projects. The successful candidate will leverage their experience in media, advertising, and related environments to drive improvements in financial management and decision-making processes.
Responsibilities
- Develop greater visibility and control over resource expenditure, including management of talent costs.
- Implement a disciplined approach to assessing investments in new creative ideas and projects.
- Analyze and enhance understanding of the true cost and profitability associated with products and client activities.
- Identify and translate cost improvement opportunities into actionable plans.
- Establish straightforward reporting processes to facilitate informed decision-making for senior stakeholders.
- Collaborate with finance and operational teams to ensure that recommended improvements are effectively implemented and maintained.
Requirements
- Qualified accountant with a strong background in commercial finance.
- Proven experience in creative or project-led environments, such as advertising or media agencies.
- Demonstrated ability to build or improve processes and ways of working.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior creative and commercial leaders.
- Self-sufficient and delivery-focused, capable of taking ownership of objectives without close supervision.