Description

Overview of job
GroupM is seeking an experienced finance professional with experience in managing a team of 5 -6 members in leading the full spectrum of finance function (eg: operation, reporting, taxation, governance and compliance, budgeting, forecasting, treasury and commercial). You will also be actively involved in ad-hoc projects including setting up of new business divisions and process flows.

Reporting of the role

This role reports to the CFO.

3 best things about the job:

1. A fun environment that combines the best of being entrepreneurial whilst at the same time being part of the largest marketing services group in the world.
2. Working within a proven, dynamic and fast growing team of over 40 finance professionals servicing the six (6) world class media and creative agencies. 
3. A role with the market leader in the marketing services industry.

Measures of success –

In 3 months:

• Adapted to GroupM’s values and worked in a dynamic with the fast paced environment.
• Learnt the processes and key drivers of our business and fully understand how the business operates.
• Built relationships with the leading professionals within the organisation.

In 6 months:

• Identified key areas and opportunities for improvement and growth.
• Fully managed the team and worked independently.
• Started to drive process improvements and delivering meaningful financial analysis in support of the Companies’ strategic planning process.

In twelve months:

• Delivered the improvements that have resulted in cost savings and streamlined work flows.
• Contributed to the commercial aspects of our business and able to manage contract commitments and negotiations

Responsibilities of the role:

• Responsible to lead the full spectrum of the finance function of the media trading division, and a business partner to all other functions within the organization. Heavily involved in projects for new, digital and data business.
• Lead, manage and control activities of various business functions by providing financial analysis and advice.
• Responsible for reviewing and providing management and statutory financial reports, forecasts and annual budgets on a timely manner with tight quality control on the deliverables.
• Perform effective monitoring of all budgeting, taxation, working capital, credit control, commercial, contract compliance matters, and to drive continuous improvement in these areas.
• Assist commercial/ legal team in drawing up and following up on contracts/ commitments/ compliance (eg commercial terms, pitch exercise, pricing, profitability analysis and reporting).
• Develop, implement and review efficient and effective accounting and administrational processes, and overall internal controls of the company.
• Other adhoc projects that will need to be managed from time to time based on business requirements (eg merger and acquisition, tax restructuring, etc).
• Provide continual support and motivation in managing the finance team members, whether or not reporting directly to this role.

What you will need:

• Minimum a Degree and Professional Qualification (eg: ACCA, CPA, MICPA etc) in Accountancy or related field, with strong technical foundation, and an active member of MIA.
• Minimum 8 years of working experience, preferably with combination of some external/ internal audit exposure on top of the commercial experience. Must have leadership experience in managing a team and taking full responsibility of their deliverables and career progression.
• Experience in managing major IT upgrade/ system changeover will be an added advantage.
• Must be proficient in English and Malay, both written and oral.
• Computer literate and knowledge in Microsoft Office tools, and apt in learning new applications.
• Pleasant personality with strong communication skills, and able to work in a team (inside and outside finance function) and bring the team together to deliver. Must be comfortable working in a large MNC environment and dealing with multiple stakeholders locally and internationally.
• Must be able to work with integrity, initiative and a strong sense to take accountability/ ownership and commitment to deliver.
• Report directly to the CFO, supervise direct reports of 5-6 team members.

About GroupM

GroupM is the leading global media investment management company serving as the parent to WPP media agencies including Mindshare, MEC, MediaCom, Maxus, and Essence, as well as the programmatic digital media platform, Xaxis, each global operations in their own right with leading market positions. GroupM’s primary purpose is to maximize performance of WPP’s media agencies by operating as leader and collaborator in trading, content creation, sports, digital, finance, proprietary tool development and other business-critical capabilities. GroupM’s focus is to deliver unrivaled marketplace advantage to its clients, stakeholders and people. 

Discover more about GroupM at www.groupm.com
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About Malaysia

As Malaysia moves towards its goal of becoming a developed nation by 2020, we can see this ambition come to life through the digital literacy of its consumers. This market will provide endless opportunities for marketing, media and branding professionals to hone their skill as it transits rapidly from manually-managed traditional media to programmatic new media.

Looking ahead to 2016, Malaysia is one of the focus markets for securing the latest versions of our global programmatic technology, data management platforms and cross-media analytics. Those looking for an exciting and challenging career in media have no better place to be in than Malaysia.

GroupM APAC is committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our people are our strength so we respect and nurture their individual talent and potential.