OVERVIEW 

The Senior FP&A Manager role will be responsible for controlling, tracking and reporting on the separation, remediation and standalone costs for the Media business. This is a pivotal role working closely with other key Finance leads across the business both centrally and across international teams. The role will support in the production and consolidation of annual budgets, forecasts and 5YP and will also be responsible for supporting Finance Business Partners and other business stakeholders by providing information and analysis to enable decisions to be taken with full understanding of the financial impact they will have. The role requires strong financial planning, analytical and communication skills. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Cost Management & Governance  

• Track and manage spend on separation, remediation, and standalone cost items (as part of the current separation programme of Kantar Media from Kantar Group). 

• Ensure compliance with governance processes and timely input into monthly and quarterly reporting cycles. 

• Maintain detailed analysis of costs by category of spend (i.e. Technology, Finance, Property..) and type of spend (eg. cloud, infrastructure, finance shared services).   

• Track and manage savings and costs of current transformation programme 

Financial Reporting  

• Deliver accurate reporting of all standalone costs across the business, including HQ and regional spend.  

• Managing the cost trackers and input into monthly finance report and external stakeholder reporting.   

• Prepare variance analysis against forecasts and budgets, highlighting risks and opportunities early. 

• Tracking of cash spend vs accounting cost and split between capital (capex) vs operational (opex).  

• Respond to ad-hoc queries and support improvement initiatives. 

• Seek productivity and automation in reporting using systems and tools.  

Budgeting & Forecasting  

• Support the production and consolidation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range plans (5YP). 

• Provide timely input into monthly business reviews (MBRs), quarterly updates, and board reporting. 

Stakeholder Support  

• Partner with Finance Business Partners and operational teams to provide financial insights for decision-making. 

• Liaise with senior leadership (CFO, ExCo leaders) to ensure clarity on cost impacts and strategic implications. 

• Liaise with other departments to solve issues and ensure smooth processing of transactions 

Process, Compliance & Policy  

• Oversee month-end communications to local teams for timely and accurate reporting. 

• Ensure change control process is followed for any revision to budgeted spend and early visibility on material risks. 

• Adherence to internal reporting calendars and requirements. 

• Review of 3rd party contracts ensuring terms aligned with policy and reviewed with legal.  

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS 

This role is pivotal in ensuring financial transparency and control during a period of organisational change. It supports strategic decision-making and helps maintain financial integrity across separation and standalone operations. 

CAPBILITIES AND EXPERIENCE 

Essential: 

• Managing and improving FP&A process within large matrixed organisations 

• Excellent knowledge of providing insightful financial analysis, guiding in decision making 

• Demonstrated expertise in financial planning, reporting, forecasting and budgeting. 

• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast -paced environment 

• High integrity and confidence 

• Ability to identify major risks and work collaboratively with management teams to develop plans to mitigate those risks 

• A willing and collaborative team player, with a positive can-do attitude 

• Ability to work in uncertain and ambiguous situations 

• Senior stakeholder management and influencing skills 

• Degree level education and recognised accounting qualification. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Office 365. 

• Fluency in English 

Desirable: 

• Operated in complex matrix environment of similar size and scale and able to inspire confidence at the centre whilst working collaboratively with the local business to help them be successful in the market 

• Experience of working in a similar industry or a contract-based organisation 

• 8 years PQE (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong experience in FP&A