Financial Control Director

dentsu is a global leader in media, customer experience management, and creative, helping brands drive transformation and sustainable growth. With more than 68,000 employees across 120+ countries, dentsu partners with some of the world's most innovative brands to design and deliver meaningful experiences across media, content, and commerce.

At dentsu, you'll join a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where creativity, data, and technology come together — giving you the opportunity to make an impact for brands, people, and society while growing your career.

About the role

As Financial Control Director, you'll oversee monthly financial reporting, the quality of information reported to the Group, and compliance with IFRS, Group procedures and J-SOX requirements. You'll work closely with the Controlling team and European and Global Controlling teams to maintain and improve the financial control environment.

You'll also manage the finance-related aspects of information systems transformation, including the deployment of a Group solution based on Microsoft Dynamics 365 and the implementation of new reporting tools.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly reporting process with support from the Reporting Financial Analyst, managing the timetable and ensuring Group deadlines and requirements are met. Work closely with the Controlling team on balance sheet and cash flow performance.

• Ensure compliance with IFRS standards, Group procedures and internal controls, taking responsibility for the quality and traceability of financial information reported to the Group.

• Coordinate external and internal audit matters and maintain a high standard of internal financial control.

• Develop, maintain and monitor financial processes, ensuring monthly processes are properly executed and all required approvals are obtained in line with Group procedures and J-SOX requirements.

• Manage working capital activities, initiate and coordinate improvement actions, ensure reporting accuracy and validate forecasts prepared by the Controlling team.

• Manage the finance-related aspects of systems transformation, coordinating with development teams on the Microsoft Dynamics 365 deployment and new reporting tools.

• Maintain regular communication with European and Global Controlling teams to support continuous improvement of the control environment.

Requirements

• Around 10 years of professional experience, including experience in an audit firm and in a similar role within an international company.

• Excellent knowledge of IFRS standards.

• Fluent written and spoken English, with previous experience working in English. Approximately 30% of the role is conducted in English.

• Communicate clearly with stakeholders and coordinate financial reporting and control activities across teams.

• Experience managing through influence and obtaining information from teams without direct reporting lines.

• Check financial information for accuracy and deliver reporting within Group deadlines.

• A degree from a Business School, Engineering School, Communication School or University, together with a professional accounting qualification such as DSCG, Chartered Accountant or equivalent.

Pay Range

In line with the European Pay Transparency Directive, we are including the pay range for this role. We will determine the final offer based on relevant skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

• Salary range: €72.000 - €90.000

This is an hybrid position and we offer a permanent contract.

These are some of the things we offer:

• Hybrid Working: enjoy the flexibility to balance your work and personal life effectively.
• Health and Wellness: yoga & pilates sessions and volunteer days to promote your wellbeing and personal development.
• Company Perks: large and comfortable spaces to relax, free coffee until 11 a.m., dentsu bistrot, Benefit Hub, and our Dog Policy – your pet is welcome!
• Professional Growth: dentsu University, mentoring opportunities, and access to ongoing training and development programs to help you learn, grow, and build your career.
• International Environment: work alongside talented colleagues from diverse backgrounds and gain exposure to a dynamic global organization.

Working with us

Joining dentsu international, you'll join a team of 70,000 people. It's an opportunity to produce career-defining work. Along the way, you'll team up with inspiring colleagues and encounter a richness of clients, cultures and experiences. We offer exciting challenges, memorable experiences and opportunities to shape your future.

Inclusion & Diversity

We're proud to be different and that starts with our people. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone. We won't define people by their race, gender, sexual-orientation, age or disability. Individuality is what makes us great, we want everyone to bring their full self to work and create something amazing. That's what we care about.

So, whether you're joining us, or looking to move to a different part of the business, we work hard to make sure we create equal opportunities for everyone.

Location:

Milan

Brand:

Dentsu

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

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About dentsu

For over 120 years, innovation has been a core tenet of our offering – exploring new ways to reach, engage and nurture relationships with audiences. Together we drive a multiplier effect for clients at a global scale, through the development of Integrated Growth Solutions that are underpinned by our promise to clients: innovating to impact.

Be a force for good. Sustainability is a vital part of our business and an important area of focus for our clients. We’re leading the way – helping to build a more sustainable planet.

Dream loud. In this moment of transformation, we need our people to be fearless, embracing change and ambiguity, driven by the love for their work and excitement for the future.

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