Vice President, Finance

We’re Analytic Partners. Founded in 2000, Analytic Partners is the world’s premier technology driven, people enabled, analytic solution provider.  Our mission is to turn data into expertise by enabling stronger brand connections to drive competitive advantage and deliver growth for our customers.

We offer a cloud-based, managed software platform which delivers adaptive solutions for deeper business understanding and right-time planning and optimization for marketing and beyond. We work with top-tier companies across the globe in a wide range of industries Including: Automotive, Consumer & Business Technology, Consumer Goods, Financial Services, Retail & Restaurants, Telco & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, and Wine, Beer & Spirits.

We’re growing fast with global operations across our full-service offices in New York City, Miami, Denver, Charlottesville, Dublin, London, Paris, Hamburg, Munich, Sydney, Melbourne, Singapore, and Shanghai.

What we value in you:

·         You’ve got positive energy and you’re passionate about working with data. You’re optimistic about the future of using data to make informed business decisions.

·         You’re never tired of learning and are always looking for ways to grow personally and professionally

·         You thrive in collaborative work environments . You’re both an active communicator and an eager listener - because let’s face it, you can’t have one without the other.

·         You can pivot on the fly. Analytics is constantly changing, and we need to keep adapting and evolving that change too. What you worked on last month may not be what you work on today, and that excites you.

·         You have a “can do” attitude. Our teams create high-quality work on quick timelines.

·         Do you enjoy owning a problem and see it as an opportunity to innovate and challenge the status quo? We’re all about harnessing innovation and are constantly looking for ways to improve

·         You want to be part of a winning team. We’re stronger together, and you’re a person who embraces being pushed out of your comfort zone.

What you’ll be doing:

A key advisor to the CFO and Function Heads to facilitate delivery of the financial targets in the Budget as well as delivery of long-term growth targets. Accountable for the delivery of commercially focused financial support including financial analysis, pricing, and overall investments. The role is responsible for creating and maintaining a high standard of financial discipline, business decision support, and accountability, including the management and coordination of revenue budgets, forecasts & multi-year plan, monthly financial close, and monthly financial reports. The role is also expected to constantly enhance processes and procedures and challenge business owners to continuously drive efficiency, and cost savings. In this role, The VP is required to continuously balance risk mitigation with operational efficiency and effectiveness and support strategy formulation and execution. The VP will serve as a member of the Finance leadership team and will work closely with the Executive Leadership team.

The role is based in Miami. The Miami office is where our CEO, CSO, CCO, CFO, CMO, CPO, and additional accounting, finance, and client engagement team are located.  The Miami office is the hub and heart of Analytic Partners globally, leading global growth and operations across fourteen offices in nine countries. We are a high functioning, dynamic and entrepreneurial team!  Travel within the NA region and to other offices may be required.

The VP will be responsible for continually proposing ideas to improve local, regional, and even global process, tools, and frameworks, driving improved finance operations.

This includes:

·         Collaborating with various stakeholders such as IT, Business and Control functions to implement and maintain streamlined and simplified tools and processes with defined service level agreements (SLAs)

·         Serving as the business owner responsible for driving the financial systems implementation and enhancements

·         Provide strong financial thought leadership as it relates to growth strategies, current performance, sales, marketing and product initiatives, as well as pricing and investment impacts

·         Oversee and suggest the optimal resources allocations (People and funds) to deliver on financial targets while balancing short term results with long-term strategies

·         Ensure that the CEO, CFO and other functional leaders are regularly updated on financial performance

·         Provide insights into key variances and business trends and identify risk and opportunities (plus mitigating actions) to ensure delivery on targets

·         Lead the multi-year planning, annual budgeting and forecasting processes for Revenues, Client Incentives and Operating Expenses. Coordinate inputs from the geographies and functions for both Revenues and costs, plus lead the review and challenge process

·         Provide people leadership for the FP&A team by promoting our AP leader behaviors and continuously improve the team's engagement and leadership index

What we look for in you:

·         12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or at least 10 years of experience with an Advanced degree (eg Masters/MBA/JD/MD) 

·         Mastery in Finance, financial reporting & analysis, revenue, forecasting, financial modelling

·         MMM industry experience, knowledge of business and revenue streams

·         At least 12 years of work experience

·         Postgraduate degree, MBA preferred

·         User knowledge of Microsoft Suite, Financial Force, and Adaptive Insights (Work Day)

·         Practical knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS

·         Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills, can-do attitude to resolve tough business problems with well-structured analyses

·         Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to clearly communicate results with senior level executives and able to influence decision making

·         Able to work cross functionally, geographically and with virtual teams while promoting a culture of openness, trust and flexibility

·         Must be proactive, high-energy, motivated team player capable of delivering on multiple initiatives on tight timelines and enjoy a fast-paced and dynamic environment

·         The candidate must have advanced people management skills and a proven authentic leader who is able to:

·         Demonstrate strong thought leadership within the Finance function

·         Develop a strong, transparent relationship with the Leadership Team

·         Bring the other teams within Finance into alignment to deliver cohesive services from the larger function

·         Drive a solutions mindset with other leaders within the function, fostering partnerships with a focus on efficiency and execution

Our Company values and culture:

Our differentiator is – Our People!  We hire the brightest talent and develop them into leaders. We foster a culture of PEOPLE, PASSION and GROWTH.  

People: We value our people, clients, and partners

Passion: We love what we do

Growth: Unlimited growth means unlimited potential

AP is a client-focused, team-oriented organization where innovation and results are rewarded, and individuals can chart the course of their own careers.

As a woman-owned and led company, this has meant supporting a meritocracy where everyone has opportunities to achieve their best and ensure we foster an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion. In practice this means we will not only work to recruit a diverse workforce, but also maximize the full potential of all of our people. You can read more about our commitment to DEI here

Additionally, Analytic Partners participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.