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We are recruiting for a Junior Commercial & Finance Analyst to be a part of our Global Commercial team within Dentsu Media which drives profitable growth, mitigates risk, and maximises commercial opportunities across both Dentsu Media’s new and existing client partnerships, with a primary focus on global media clients and pitches.
As Junior Commercial & Finance Analyst you will work closely with senior members of the team and contribute to the development and provision of effective commercial support to Dentsu’s global media team, working across Carat, iProspect and Dentsu X to develop a new and existing international client base.
You will work in close collaboration with Commercial Managers and Commercial Directors on global new business tenders where you will have responsibility for assisting in business partnering with Client Presidents to support fee proposals.
The difference you’ll make
- Briefing local markets on our central approach on pitches, analysing the fee proposals returned by markets to check the fee is in line with the briefing, challenging market submissions and making suggestions that will enhance our submission.
- Preparing summaries of our commercial offer, and profitability reports which are clear and concise.
- Finalising the commercial templates to return to the pitch consultants. Finding opportunities to drive improvement within all commercial processes.
- Liaising with CFOs across the network to collect commercial information to support contract compliance.
- Review and analyse various client reports including media rebates, unbilled media, debtors, timesheets, and fee reports, challenging any anomalies and movements to ensure we can answer any key stakeholder questions.
- Assisting the manager with performance-related fee calculations and communication of the results with markets.
- Working on internal projects within the Global Commercial team to improve our commercial processes globally.
What you’ll bring
- Previous financial analysis experience required demonstrating exceptional numerical literacy.
- Strong analytical skills demonstrate attention to detail and logical thinking, as well as strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
- Commercial awareness and desire to develop further in this area.
- Proactive and organised, able to plan and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Good working knowledge of basic MS Office suite, including Word and PowerPoint. Strong Excel skills with an ability to assimilate large volumes of data.
It would also be nice for you to have
- Media industry experience is desirable, but not essential.
- A dynamic and highly motivated individual able to work with colleagues and clients of all levels and markets.
What else do you need to know
- This is a permanent role. The team is based in our London office but operates under flexible working arrangements. The team are currently in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays each week.
- Dentsu actively encourages employees to gain qualifications therefore this role will be eligible for funded study and exams such as ACCA/ACA/CIMA and study leave for such exams will be provided.
As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.
About dentsu international
Part of Dentsu Group, Dentsu International is a network designed for what’s next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in the sustainable economy. Dentsu delivers people-focused solutions and services to drive better business and societal outcomes. This is delivered through five global leadership brands - Carat, Dentsu Creative, dentsu X, iProspect and Merkle, each with deep specialisms.
Dentsu International’s radically collaborative team of diverse creators unifies people, clients, and capabilities through horizontal creativity to help clients create culture, change society, and invent the future.
Powered by 100% renewable energy, Dentsu International operates in over 145 markets worldwide with more than 46,000 dedicated specialists, and partners with 95 of the top 100 global advertisers.
About Dentsu Group
Led by Dentsu Group Inc., a pure holding company established on January 1, 2020, the Dentsu Group encompasses two operational networks: dentsu Japan network, which oversees Dentsu’s agency operations in Japan, and dentsu international, its international business headquarters in London, which oversees Dentsu’s agency operations outside of Japan.
With a strong presence in approximately 145 countries and regions across five continents and with 65,000 dedicated professionals, the Dentsu Group provides a comprehensive range of client-centric integrated communications, media, and digital services through its five leadership brands—Carat, dentsu X, iProspect, Dentsu Creative, and Merkle—as well as through Dentsu Japan Network companies, including Dentsu Inc., the world’s largest single brand agency with a history of innovation. The Group is also active in the production and marketing of sports and entertainment content on a global scale.
Inclusion and 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.
We are happy to discuss flexible and agile approaches to working for all our roles – we can’t promise we will offer you everything you want or need but promise to discuss it with you openly and honestly. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our recruitment teams.
