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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 organization is client-centric, with internal clients across S4, HR, Client, Legal, Operations, iO and newly acquired labels integrating into our network.
About the Role
The Finance Data Specialist is based in London and reports to the Head of FP&A. This is a key role in the enhancement of the global FP&A team. This team is charged with leading the forecasting and reporting across complex cross-functional teams to create visibility, financial discipline, and ultimately improve the bottom-line. Since these reports span multiple functions, this role works closely with a wide range of cross-functional stakeholders and other members of the global FP&A team. You compile and clean data from many sources, building analytical models, validation tools, and dashboards that directly support initiatives, overall strategic vision, and day-to-day operations. In addition, this position provides analytical support for cross-functional management reporting, looking at utilization and other KPI’s as an indication of financial health.
About you
You demonstrate competency and enthusiasm for executing data and analytical strategies. You have experience querying and manipulating large datasets. You have a high aptitude for financial modeling. You are comfortable with areas of ambiguity and are an astute problem solver in the face of them. You have a passion for data wrangling and an eye for applying data visualization best practices to high-quality reporting products. You will be challenged to grow professionally by mastering advanced skills in quantitative analysis, and will be expected to use your financial prowess to develop data-driven financial models that provide valuable insights for the business.
Responsibilities
- Compile information from various databases and data systems.
- Conduct financial analysis, support development of forecasts, and create and maintain financial models to support planning and month end processes, including validation exercises.
- Contribute to a diverse set of operational improvement projects, including deliverables such as processes analysis, solution design, implementation plans, and training/communication.
- Perform different ad-hoc activities such as validation and system reconciliations.
- Assist in preparing materials for the leadership team, including board decks and other leadership updates.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3-5 years of analytical work experience in finance, accounting, and/or any
related field required. - Degree (Masters) in Computing/Statistical or Mathematics OR equivalent
demonstrated through work experience. - Proven experience in Data Analyst role in complex environments.
- Experience in the creative or production services industry is a plus.
- Strong financial analysis skills, with proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis
coupled with knowledge of financial statements, accounting principles, and financial
metrics. - Strong ability to manage multiple priorities with competing deadlines.
- Proficiency in financial software and advanced knowledge of G-Suite and MS Office.
- Understanding of budgeting and forecasting processes, including variance analysis
and trend identification. - Passion for working with complex models and delivering innovative solutions.
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across a wide
array of stakeholders. - High level of intellectual and analytical curiosity.
- Experience organizing and analyzing large data sets from multiple sources.
- Ability to effectively interact and build relationships with key stakeholders..
- Comfort working with potentially ambiguous problems and working on projects that are
consistently new and challenging. - Experience with or willingness to master financial and reporting systems; relatable
experience with NetSuite, Exact (nice to have), salesforce, LucaNet, Snowflake and
visual analytics tools (e.g. Tableau/Qlik). - Advanced SQL skills.
- Experience with data engineering / working with API’s and semi-structured data.
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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.