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About the Monks Finance Organisation
We are a 100+ strong Finance org, with global hubs in Argentina, Netherlands and Malaysia, managing over £500M of annual revenue in our Content practice. Led by the Global Content CFO and regional Content CFO’s, the numbers we report consolidate 30+ offices and roll up to our parent company S4 Capital. Akin to our agency promise, the Finance organisation is client-centric, with internal clients across S4, HR, Client, Legal, Operations and Technology
About the Role
The FP&A Controller is based in London and reports to the Head of FP&A. The FP&A team leads the forecasting, analysis and reporting processes across complex cross-functional teams to drive visibility, financial discipline, and ultimately improve bottom-line performance
This is a key role, consolidating, analysing and reporting cost base performance, The role works closely with regional CFOs and their finance teams in addition to a wide range of cross-functional stakeholders and the S4 Group finance team.
About you
You demonstrate competency and enthusiasm for analysing large data sets from multiple sources. You will have a high attention to detail and be comfortable with areas of ambiguity and are an astute problem solver in the face of them. You will use your financial skills to develop data-driven financial models that provide timely and insightful visibility of the cost base. You have strong communication skills and are able to build constructive relationships with cross functional colleagues globally.
Responsibilities
- Lead the consolidation, analysis and reporting of the Content practise cost base, providing critical oversight of the c4,000 headcount
- Assist in preparing materials for the leadership team and the S4 Group team, including board decks and other performance updates
- Support the development of forecasts, and create and maintain financial models to support planning and month-end processes
- Working cross-functionally to track and report cost saving initiatives
- Manage, support and develop an FP&A Analyst
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years FP&A experience
- CCAB or equivalent
- Proven experience of headcount and cost analysis in a multi-currency environment; experience working in a creative or production agency an advantage
- Strong understanding of budgeting and forecasting processes, including variance and trend analysis
- Experience consolidating and analyzing large, and often, ambiguous data sets from multiple sources
- Experience of using and interrogating headcount reporting tools such as Workday and confident adapting to different financial reporting tools; solid spreadsheet skills are a must
- Effective communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships across a wide array of stakeholders globally
- Experience of managing multiple priorities with competing deadlines
- Comfortable working in an environment going through change, able to be flexible and adaptable
At Monks, we believe in fostering an environment where a diversity of perspectives can thrive. We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage qualified applicants, from all backgrounds, who are excited to contribute to our mission.
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About Monks
Monks is the global, purely digital, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global marketing and technology services to accelerate business possibilities and redefine how brands and businesses interact with the world. Its integration of systems and workflows delivers unfettered content production, scaled experiences, enterprise-grade technology and data science fueled by AI—managed by the industry’s best and most diverse digital talent—to help the world’s trailblazing companies outmaneuver and outpace their competition.
Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services. It has remained a constant presence on Adweek’s Fastest Growing lists (2019-23), ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-23) and is the only partner to have been placed in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). In addition to being named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023), Monks has been recognized by Business Intelligence in its 2024 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Awards program in three categories: the Individual category, Organizational Winner in AI Strategic Planning and AI Product for its service Monks.Flow. Monks has also garnered the title of Webby Production Company of the Year (2021-24), won a record number of FWAs and has earned a spot on Newsweek’s Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces 2023.
We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.
