Manager, FP&A

About this role

Job Description: The Manager, FP&A will oversee the forecasting and management of personnel-related costs across the US market, with a primary focus on four key practice areas: US Creative, US Media, US   CxM , and US D&T. This role is essential in ensuring   accurate   forecasting and management of salaries, benefits, headcount, and other personnel-related expenses, while transitioning to a standardized and centralized forecasting process across all practices. The Manager will be instrumental in aligning tools, platforms, and processes to meet organizational goals while driving   efficiency   and consistency across the market.  

This position reports directly to the Director of   Financial   Planning &   Analytics, and   will work closely with the finance teams across practice areas , HR, Resource Management, Commercial   Finance,   Legal,   and leadership   to ensure consistency, integrity, and accuracy in forecasting   personnel costs .  

Main Responsibilities:

Personnel Cost Forecasting & Analysis:  

• Lead the personnel cost forecasting process across the US market for the four practice areas, ensuring   timely ,   accurate , and aligned forecasts of salaries, benefits, headcount, and related costs on a rolling basis.  

• Collaborate with Resource Management (RM), HR, and Finance teams to gather and   validate   personnel cost data, including salary increases, promotions, benefits, and open requisitions.  

• Utilize various forecasting platforms (Excel, SharePoint, D365, Workday, and others) to track, update, and analyze personnel cost data in alignment with business goals.  

• Ensure that salary and benefit forecasts are   accurate   and aligned with the business’s contractual and strategic requirements, incorporating approved changes such as new hires, terminations, promotions, and benefits adjustments.  

• Manage personnel cost forecasts by tracking key variables such as headcount, attrition, overtime, severance, and   leave of absence   impacts.  

• Manage severance and other SRS-related costs, including Visas, Spot Bonuses, and unique one-time incentive constructs, such as commission structures specific to service lines. Collaborate with legal and other stakeholders to ensure   accurate   forecasting, tracking, and compliance with policies.  

• Conduct scenario   analyses   to evaluate potential financial impacts from personnel-related changes and   provide   actionable insights to mitigate risks or   capitalize on   opportunities.  

  Main Responsibilities (continued):  

Personnel Cost Management & System Integration:  

• Standardize and   optimize   the personnel forecasting process across the different practices, addressing discrepancies in tools, platforms, and methodologies used.  

• Work   closely with FP&A leads to   review   forecasts and   ensure   consistency,   identifying   trends and opportunities to improve forecasting accuracy and efficiency.  

• Oversee the integration of new tools and platforms for improved personnel cost forecasting and reporting, reducing manual   work   and enhancing the efficiency of the process.  

• Oversee quality assurance (QA) processes for Workday dimensions, ensuring accuracy and consistency in joiners, leavers, and other personnel data. This includes   identifying   and addressing errors, managing updates, and coordinating APS tickets for   timely   resolution and continuous improvement.  

• Address challenges around data sources, including discrepancies in data from HR, RM, and other systems such as D365 and Workday, and work to reconcile discrepancies proactively.  

Process Standardization & Optimization:  

• Collaborate with finance teams to ensure that personnel costs are aligned with the broader P&L forecasts, considering both direct and indirect personnel costs.  

• Oversee the integration of new tools and platforms for improved personnel cost forecasting and reporting, reducing manual   work   and enhancing the efficiency of the process.  

• Address challenges around data sources, including discrepancies in data from HR, RM, and other systems such as D365 and Workday, and work to reconcile discrepancies proactively.  

• Collaborate with finance teams to ensure that personnel costs are aligned with the broader P&L forecasts, considering both direct and indirect personnel costs.  

Month End Close Process Support:  

• Consolidate   labor cost data from various sources (e.g., RAP, Workday, SharePoint) for   accurate   forecasting and   actuals   reconciliation.  

• Ensure   timely   and   accurate   accruals for personnel costs (e.g., salaries, benefits, commissions, severance) not reflected via invoice or payroll systems.  

• Collaborate with HR and finance teams to update and   validate   recruitment, incentive, and severance costs based on the latest available data.  

• Optimize   the month-end close process by improving the consistency and accuracy of personnel cost data across systems, reducing discrepancies and manual updates .  

Strategic Business Partnering:  

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership by communicating key   personnel   cost trends, risks, and opportunities.  

• Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership to support strategic business decisions.  

• Work closely with HR, RM, and other finance teams to   align   headcount, recruitment, and staffing needs in line with budget forecasts.  

  Candidate Qualifications  

Academics/Work Experience:  

• Bachelor’s   D egree in Finance , Accounting, Economics, or   a related   field; MBA or CPA preferred.  

• 5+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, with at least   3   years in   a managerial   or leadership role.  

  Technical Competencies:  

• Advanced   proficiency   in Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, modeling, etc.).  

• Familiarity with financial systems and platforms such as D365,   SAP   BPC ,   Workday, SharePoint, and ADP  

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