Group Reporting Analyst

Position Summary:The Group Reporting Analyst will be part of Tag’s Group Reporting Team, responsible for delivery of robust, accurate and timely financial reporting, budget, forecast and cashflow reporting. The team is integral to providing insight and analysis on historical performance to help drive profit, customer growth and improving operational performance. Group Reporting is key to driving wider Tag initiatives including integration, efficiencies and alignment to Dentsu group ownership.This is an exciting role that offers opportunity for future development beyond group financial reporting to include further insight, understanding and analysis to both wider Tag finance but also and Dentsu group, utilising evolving finance automation and tools.The successful candidate will have responsibility over presenting and analysing financial data for both internal and external stakeholders to help guide wider business decisions. The candidate will use key reporting tools (Workday, Adaptive Insights and SAP tools BPC and SAC) to aid communication of business performance.The Group Reporting Analyst will report into the Senior Finance Analyst, under the Head of Reporting and Cash.ResponsibilitiesAccountable to actively contribute to the global group monthly business performance reporting process ensuring insightful reporting for regions across the P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow (long-term and 13 week).Preparation and analysis of regional financial reports for monthly actuals, budget and forecast packs for review and presentation to management including regional and group CFO. Responsible for ensuring completeness and accuracy of provided data.Responsible for liaising with regional finance up to CFO level to help identify and comment on trends and variances in data.Navigation of ERP system (Workday) and planning tool (Adaptive Insights) to leverage actuals/forecast data as required for group reporting, ad hoc regional finance requests and auditor queries through technical expertise of system reports and use of excel.Responsible for data documentation in compliance with internal and external (JSOX) audit requirements to demonstrate robust process and reporting control frameworks.Support and drive of ad hoc projects as requested by senior management, including automation of reporting, efficiencies in data extraction and analysis and further deep dives in understanding Tag and Dentsu group business performance.Job QualificationsExperienced finance professional, with strong academics, ideally degree qualified from a reputable university with IFRS knowledge and accounting qualifications (CIMA/ ACCA/ ACA or similar). Preference given to candidates with an accounting qualification.Experience in FP&A, management accounting or reporting for a large multi-currency company is ideal.Proven problem solver with good planning and organizational skills; exceptional attention to detail and a collaborative team player.Questioning and challenging mind with creative and innovative approach to analysis and ability to summarize and bring clarity to reported data.Highly motived, effective under pressure with experience working to tight deadlines in a fast paced environment.Effective communication and presentation skills to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external stakeholders up to CFO level.Experienced in dealing with ERP systems (Workday and Adaptive Insights) is desirable.Competent with Microsoft Office programs (Excel and PowerPoint). Understanding and knowledge of Power BI tools would be an added advantage.Appetite to engage in projects and additional responsibilities as an opportunity for career progression.