Financial Chief of Staff (to CFO)

ABOUT US
tms unites technology, marketing, and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world's leading brands. With 1,200+ employees across 26 countries, we offer an impressive range of solutions - from inspiration and innovation to category management and delivery.
Operating as a creative agency, a strategic consultancy, a sourcing business, and a technology provider, we engage with over 110 million customers every single day for our clients, including McDonald's, T-Mobile, O2, Starbucks, and adidas.
Most importantly, we're a place where you can achieve great things, and be recognized as the best.
WHAT MATTERS THE MOST
Breakthrough, business-driving ideas come from extraordinary people with the freedom to be their most authentic selves at work. Authenticity and diversity are critical elements of our business. They can only be realized when we create access and equity for all. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging and aspire to be ever-evolving.
tms is a place where brilliant people are better together. If you want your ideas to be heard and to contribute to a culture of inclusion and authenticity, bring us your voice! Visit us at tmsw.com
WHY WE THINK YOU WILL LOVE THIS ROLE
The Finance Chief of Staff will provide strategic and executional support to the Global Chief Financial Officer and support key initiatives and meetings on behalf of the Financial Leadership Team (FLT). This role will act as a critical partner to the CFO to ensure delivery of key finance initiatives, clearly defined and well-executed finance messaging and communication to the broader tms business, and efficient, streamlined internal finance leader interactions and team meetings.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with the CFO to set and drive the FLT strategic agenda each year
• Set agendas, take meeting minutes, and distribute and track action items for all FLT meetings
• Help identify, monitor, and track key CFO priorities
• Coordinate the preparation, review, and posting of materials for QBR and Morgan Street Holdings meetings
• Assist with preparations for tms Global Finance Huddles, tms Town Halls and other relevant forums
• Support the planning and execution of bi-annual, in-person FLT meetings
• Provide project management support to critical Finance initiatives, as needed
• Proactively identify important connection points, change management gaps, and other critical considerations to ensure initiatives are successfully implemented
• Provide the CFO with preparatory material for client meetings and conferences
• Prepare meeting materials and ad hoc analyses, as needed
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Global CFO and other FLT leaders
• Act as point person for Finance communications initiatives (both with Finance and from Finance to the business)
• Liaise with other tms SLT member Chiefs of Staff to ensure continuity of messaging and shared alignment on objectives
• Co-own the annual Finance communications calendar

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO HAVE

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Business or related field preferred
• 7+ years of relevant finance, project management, and/or administrative experience
• Highly proficient using Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel, to develop compelling executive-level materials
• Proven success in a project management related activities/role
• PMO Certification is a plus

And we'd love you to have...

• Excellent multi-tasking, project management, and organizational skills
• Ability to drive outcomes and hold individuals accountable to timelines
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• High emotional intelligence and excellent stakeholder management skills
• Ability to engage in wide ranging discussions and distil the most important takeaways and action items
• Ability to organize, manage and direct teams across multiple departments
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize important tasks over others
• Strong understanding of change management best practices
• Ability to handle confidential information with maturity and discretion

Starting salary between $115,000-$130,000
TOTAL REWARDS
Our total rewards philosophy integrates programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, corporate culture, corporate citizenship and work-life balance. While individual program components may differ by country, some things remain constant:

• Our commitment to rewarding results
• Opportunities to work with talented and driven individuals at every level of our company who respect each other, treat each other fairly and hold one another accountable for our customers'-and our company's-success

There's more ...
Generous medical, dental, vision and other great benefits
Paid parental and medical leave programs
401(k) with a company match component and profit sharing
15 days of paid time off plus company holidays
Hybrid work model
Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance
Inclusive employee resource groups
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
RECRUITING AGENCIES
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