Burson is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. Burson is part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company. Learn more at www.bursonglobal.com.
THE ROLE
Based in New York, Burson seeks a highly analytical and strategic Vice President of Corporate Financial Strategy to partner with the Global CFO and other key senior executives on high-impact projects that drive financial performance and operational excellence. This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your financial and technical skillset in a dynamic, global communications environment. You will play a critical role in developing and refining key performance indicators (KPIs), building and maintaining financial models, and evolving reporting processes to provide actionable insights to leadership. This position will collaborate closely with global finance team and contribute to the ongoing success of Burson.
THE WORK
- Strategic & Agile Thinking: Able to decipher trends through data, distill complex information, and communicate findings clearly and concisely. Thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and comfortable adapting to evolving priorities.
- Analysis: Possess strong organizational skills and a consistent, methodical approach to work. Demonstrate proficiency in financial modeling, including Excel and VBA/macros as well as an understanding of basic finance and accounting concepts and principles.
- Relationship Building: Display excellent interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to build strong cross-functional relationships. Effectively communicate complex solutions to cross-functional teams and upper management.
- Financial Reporting: Leverage advanced presentation skills, including experience with visualization tools (Power BI or Tableau) and financial reporting systems (SAP BFC, Hyperion, Oracle, etc).
- Project Support: Collaborate with the EVP and other key executives on high-impact projects, providing financial modeling, analysis, and strategic recommendations.
- Forecasting & Model Maintenance: Oversee the development and maintenance of financial forecast models, budget models, and databases. Ensure rigorous analysis and accuracy in financial projections on a project-by-project basis.
- Market Analysis: Monitor market trends in relevant industries and integrate these insights into regular reporting and strategic discussions.
- KPI Development & Reporting: Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing refinement of KPIs to measure financial and operational success. Regularly report on KPI performance to executive leadership, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Reporting Enhancement: Evolve internal and external reporting content and processes, designing a framework that provides stakeholders with clear and concise insights into KPIs and business performance.
- Process Optimization: Evaluate and implement tools, systems, and processes to enhance financial and operational planning effectiveness and efficiency.
- Global Collaboration: Collaborate with members of the Worldwide Headquarters Finance group and local finance teams in Asia-Pacific, EMEA, Latin America, and North America.
- Effective communication: Addressing financial performance, operational updates, and key initiatives to internal stakeholders and leaders.
- Ad-hoc Analysis: Perform ad-hoc reporting and analysis to drive financial results and address immediate business needs.
EXPERIENCE THAT CONTRIBUTES TO SUCCESS
- 10+ years as a market analyst, management consultant, or corporate strategist in finance and/or operations, ideally within a global professional services firm, agency environment, or similar industry.
- Established track record of success in advising and informing finance and operations leads.
- Understanding of the billable agency environment and the financial and operational challenges and opportunities it presents.
- Experience with M&A and integration is highly desirable.
- Understanding of technology and its impact on business operations, particularly in financial systems, data analytics, and automation.
- Sound communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships and effectively communicate complex information to diverse audiences.
- Skilled and excited about working in a fast-paced, change-focused organization while modeling Burson values of craft, curiosity, camaraderie, and counsel.
- Desire to work in a diverse and inclusive organization as an active participant in culture initiatives, training opportunities and employee resource groups
YOU BELONG AT BURSON
When you work at Burson, you're part of a passionate global community. It's more than a name. It's a legacy of commitment to clients and colleagues. Together, we are what makes Burson the most exciting destination in our industry today. Discover the wealth of opportunities and benefits offered at Burson tailored with you at the center of it all.
- Endless Opportunities A powerhouse agency where the best communicators begin and grow their careers.
- Learning Mindset We cultivate an environment of constant learning and sharing between generations of talent.
- Diverse Culture Global in nature, we believe representation matters, and all perspectives are relevant.
- Work-Life Balance You matter. We are a community with balance and flexibility for a successful career.
- Prioritizing Your Health We offer best-in-class benefits to support you and your family.
- Global Reach We are everywhere our clients need us to solve their challenges with technology and creativity.
ABOUT BURSON:
At Burson, we’re an agency of learn-it-all’s. We recognize that the things we do best, creativity and communications, require a level of nuanced understanding. That’s why it’s imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. Without that we can’t do the essential work of inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, cultivating meaningful experiences, and driving innovation and creativity for our partners. Your unique point of view—your talent—is what makes you a #BursonPerson, and it’s how we deliver exceptional results for our clients, together.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Burson does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, creed, color, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, or ancestry.
For more information, visit www.bursonglobal.com.
The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $75,000 to $180,000. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package; click here for more details: https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome
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Burson is the global leader in communications, purpose-built to create value for our clients through reputation. We reinvent how reputation creates competitive advantage for our clients, so they can lead today and far into the future