Senior Finance Manager

Dynata is one of the world’s leading single providers of first-party data contributed by people who opt-in to member-based panels that the company manages and maintains. With a reach that encompasses 60+ million people globally and an extensive library of individual profile attributes collected through surveys, Dynata is the cornerstone for precise, trustworthy quality data. The company has built innovative data services and solutions around this core asset to bring the voice of the individual to the entire marketing spectrum, from market research to marketing and advertising. Dynata serves nearly 6,000 market research agencies, media and advertising agencies, consulting & investment firms and healthcare and corporate customers in the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

Reporting to the Senior Financial Controller, the Senior Finance Manager will have strong people management, technical accounting skills and demonstrable experience of identifying and implementing efficiencies in finance operations. The role will work collaboratively with the rest of the Finance team to lead the seamless delivery of statutory financial reporting, compliance and financial controls. 

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and inspire 3 direct reports to achieve their potential and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the finance department.
• Lead the Financial Accounting process for 4 legal entities (1 French entity, 1 Spanish entity and 2 UK entities).
• Prepare the annual Statutory Financial Statements as per local GAAP requirements for the entities above.
• Prepare and submit VAT and National Statistic Office forms.
• Be the finance business partner for key territories, managing the reporting, insight and provide guidance on achieving financial targets.
• Uses their exemplary knowledge of the business to assist the Senior Financial Controller in delivering timely and accurate monthly variance analysis packs to Head Office and the EMEA CFO, including analysis and understanding around revenue, margin and overhead variances as well as other business KPI’s.
• Manage the monthend process in accordance with Group deadlines.
• Responsible for reviewing the Balance Sheet reconciliations on timely manner and ensure effective and efficient Internal Controls operate across all areas of the Balance Sheet, identifying areas of risk or concern.
• Review and approve weekly paycycles and build relationships with the offshore transactions team by providing guidance and support.
• Manage confidential staff related accounting entries and liaise with HR team to ensure all employee related information held by HR system is accurate.
• Manage the external audit process for our UK, France and Spain legal entities, building relationships with the audit team to ensure a seamless audit process and outcome.
• Review PSA returns for completeness and compliance and be the main point of contact for all HMRC related queries.
• Provision of ad hoc reports to various stakeholders as required to assist in business decision making process.

Skills and Attributes:

• Positive in their outlook – focuses on identifying solutions to problems.
• Being recognised as an expert financial advisor who is open and approachable in their demeanour and adapts their communication according to the stakeholder and is able to communicate complex financial information to all levels.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to motivate and develop staff.
• Thrives on the challenge of adapting quickly to a fast-paced environment in processes and/or systems and is comfortable working with information from multiple and sometimes complex sources.

Educations and Experience:

• Staff management experience and Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACA/ACCA) or equivalent, with technical accounting and commercial accounting experience.
• Experience in statutory reporting for France & UK based entities.
• Fluent in French & English is essential.
• Advanced Excel knowledge, must be proficient and able to work independently with Pivot Tables, VLookups and SUMIFS.
• Experience implementing and maintaining financial controls
• Experience with D365 and IBM is an added advantage.

We Offer

In addition to a competitive salary and bonus scheme; we offer a generous benefit package which is continually reviewed in order to offer the best options for our staff. We offer:

• Activity Pass
• Apple Products
• Bespoke Benefits website with discounts in over 1000 High Street brands
• Cycle scheme
• Dental Scheme
• Health Cash Plan Benefit
• EAP and Health related assistance
• Family friendly policies
• Generous Holiday Entitlement – 25 days increasing by 1 day every 2 years up to a max of 30
• GIVE – Our community involvement initiative, where we Get Involved, Volunteer and Engage.
• Health Cash Plan
• Health Screening
• Income Protection Plan
• Learning Management System available through the HR system providing free access to thousands of online training modules and personal development programs
• Life Assurance
• Medical, Health and more benefits

At Dynata, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. Dynata welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. We are committed to an inclusive work culture for all our employees. Accommodations by request can be made for all aspects of the selection process.