Our Opportunity
GPJ is hiring a Senior Director, Global FP&A to join our growing team!
This role is hybrid, requiring you to report on-site to our Auburn Hills office location a minimum of 2 days per week.
Your Role
As the Sr. Director of Global Financial Planning and Analysis, you will play a pivotal role in steering the financial health and strategic direction of the organization. This position requires a strong background in finance, a deep understanding of financial planning systems and tools, and the ability to provide insightful analysis to support executive decision-making. You will leverage your experience to provide guidance on development of new tools, systems or processes that will enhance capabilities and provide greater insights on a global basis. You are responsible for overseeing various aspects of the financial planning process, including forecasting, budgeting, and the development of financial models. Your expertise is essential in driving margin improvement and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
Your Skills
Global Financial Forecasting and Budgeting
- Lead the data gathering process for monthly forecasting and annual budgeting
- Provide support for potential involvement in revenue forecasting.
Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Coordinate and manage the development and maintenance of financial reporting in Jedox, focusing on Scorecards, Monthly Contribution Margin Reporting, and Quarterly Executive Client P&Ls.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly reports to drive margin improvement, including Contribution Margin Reports, Client P&Ls, Product Line P&Ls, and KPI reporting.
- Analyze financial statements and reports to assist management in making informed financial decisions and improving profitability.
Financial Modeling and Ad Hoc Analysis
- Develop and refine financial models to support strategic planning and decision-making.
- Perform ad hoc analysis as requested by executives and management teams, providing actionable insights and recommendations.
Process Improvement
- Promote and assist in streamlining and improving financial reporting and forecasting processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Leadership and Collaboration
- Lead cross-functional teams in the execution of financial planning and analysis activities.
- Collaborate with various departments to ensure alignment of financial goals and objectives.
Your Competencies
Decisive - You know when to ask others their opinion, make the call, or step back and let the group come up with the right answer. Move fast. Decisions need to come quick, while balancing the need to gather the right data points to inform your decision.
Accountable - Be accountable. Demonstrate accountability. Hold yourself and others to a high standard of work, that includes following set processes, achieving deadlines and operating within control systems. Own both success and failures, without blaming others. Create a culture of accountability in your teams. Follow through on commitments by your actions. You set the example for your team.
Change Agent - Be a change agent. Be an active participant in the evolution of our agency to align to the market and client needs. Be active in decision making and publicly support the corporate decision, even if you have to agree to disagree. Identify naysayers and help navigate those hurdles.
Your Experience
Experience & Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
- 10+ years in a senior financial leadership role, with a track record of success in overseeing complex financial operations.
- Demonstrated experience with Enterprise Performance Management systems and financial planning tools.
- Strong financial modeling skills and a working knowledge of GAAP principles.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively in a team setting.
- Excellent decision-making skills, with a strong ability to provide strategic insights and recommendations.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to executive leadership.
- Prior agency experience and knowledge of agency operations is preferred
Your Impact
- Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting
- Finance leadership role impacting profitability
Who We Are
GPJ is the world leader in experiential marketing. Our 29 global offices are filled with fearless people dreaming up ideas that are transforming industries and bringing the most respected brands to life in powerfully, exciting ways. We are a part of the Project Worldwide family. An independent, employee-owned global network of complementary, wholly owned agencies.
You read that “employee-owned” part, right? You heard us correctly. You work hard, she works hard, we all work hard… we all succeed and reap the rewards. We have an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – providing our employees with an ownership interest. We thought you would want to know that. In fact, there is a lot more you would want to know about us, like our FTO policy (no more “accruing” time off), our employer matching 401(k) plan (no vesting period), our “no employee contribution” healthcare option. But we are getting ahead of ourselves here, let’s talk about this exciting opportunity first and we can fill you in on our perks & benefits later.
GPJ is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected class. In addition to federal law requirements, GPJ complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. GPJ expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on any protected class.
