FP&A Manager, Hilversum

Key Responsibilities

FP&A leadership Own end‑to‑end budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning, aligning with global standards and local realities. Develop, consolidate, and present monthly/quarterly financial results, variance analyses, and actionable insights to regional leadership and the CFO. Create and maintain robust financial models (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, KPI dashboards) tailored to the advertising/agency business. Revenue and profitability optimization

Analyze client mix, project profitability, rate card utilization, and ABC/driver‑based costing to improve gross margins. Collaborate with sales/Account leads to forecast pipeline, identify upsell/upsell opportunities, and quantify the financial impact of new business. Monitor media/production spend efficiency, settlement timing, and client invoicing metrics; flag risks andopportunities.

Advertising agency‑specific finance

Manage program/project profitability for campaigns, including allocation of indirect costs, shared services, and overhead to projects. Track media commissions, rebates, and credit terms; ensure accurate revenue recognition and compliance with agency standards. Support pitch budgeting and client ROI analysis for new business opportunities.

Forecasting discipline and governance

Lead monthly close coordination, OPEX discipline, and rolling forecast cadence; ensure accuracy with regional management. Establish and maintain forecasting processes, ownership, and timelines; implement scenario planning (e.g., market slowdowns, client churn). Develop and enforce internal controls, financial policies, and data integrity.

Strategic partnering and storytelling

Provide insightful storytelling to senior leadership: profitability trends, liquidity considerations, capital allocation, and investment cases. Partner with Marketing/PMO and Creative/Production leads to understand cost drivers and optimize budgeting for campaigns and content production.

Systems, automation, and data

Own FP&A tools (e.g., ERP/GL, BI platforms, Excel‑based models, and forecasting software); drive automation of reports and dashboards. Ensure data integrity, standardization of metrics (revenue, gross margin, utilization, billable/non‑billable, client profitability), and timely data delivery. Champion digital transformation efforts to streamline planning.

Compliance and risk

Ensure compliance with local tax, statutory reporting, and transfer pricing requirements; coordinate audits as needed. Identify financial risks (FX exposure, client concentration, contract terms) and propose mitigation strategies.

People and collaboration

Lead, mentor, and develop a small FP&A team; recruit top talent and foster a high‑performance culture. Collaborate with regional finance teams, legal, and operations to ensure alignment on financial controls and reporting standards.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics. CPA, CFA, or MBA preferred. Industry knowledge: Deep understanding of agency business models, including billable hours, project‑based work, media commissions and rebates, client profitability analysis, and pitch budgeting. Technical skills: Advanced Excel; experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite), BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) and financial planning software; strong data visualization and storytelling capabilities.Analytical&strategic: Proven ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and strong business acumen with a results‑oriented mindset. Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication in English. Spanish or Portuguese proficiency is highly desirable. Leadership: Experience managing a small team, influencing cross‑functionally and operating in a matrix organization.Personal attributes: Detail‑oriented, proactive, adaptable to rapid change, high ownership, and ability to meet tight deadlines. 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.

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