Financial Analyst (FP&A) - Media Agency

**ABOUT US\_** At Talon, our mission is to unlock the full potential of out of home, making it more effective, creative, measurable and sustainable than ever. We’re passionate about OOH and are on a mission to drive the growth of this sector within the media industry. In just over a decade, our desire to offer intelligent, creative, technology\-led OOH solutions and a full\-service OOH offering saw us grow into a team of over 450\+ people located in key cities across the globe. In that time, we have been awarded for our approach to our people, our clients and our industry. We hire the finest talent to help us unlock the full potential of the Out of Home (OOH) environment for our clients; and pride ourselves on the individuals who represent our business. **THE ROLE\_** As an FP\&A Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting the financial planning, forecasting, reporting and analysis activities of the business. Working closely with the Finance team and business leaders, you will help provide financial insights that drive informed decision\-making and support the achievement of Talon's strategic objectives. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly analytical and commercially minded individual looking to develop their career within a fast\-paced, growing media business. **A DAY IN THE LIFE\_** * Support the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting and long\-range planning processes. * Prepare and maintain financial models to support business planning and decision\-making. * Own and maintain pipeline and revenue reporting, ensuring data accuracy and consistency across teams. * Produce monthly management reports, including variance analysis against budget and forecast. * Analyze financial and operational performance, identifying trends, risks and opportunities. * Partner with department leaders to understand business drivers and provide financial insight. * Support month\-end close activities, including revenue analysis, accrual reviews and management reporting. * Assist in the preparation of board, executive and investor presentations. * Collaborate with cross\-functional teams to improve financial transparency and reporting processes. * Support the development and maintenance of financial reporting systems, dashboards and databases. * Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency, data quality and financial processes. * Contribute to ad hoc financial analysis, business cases and strategic projects as required. **WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR\_** **💥 Bold Skills** * Strong commercial awareness and understanding of key business performance drivers. * Proactive, self\-motivated and eager to learn in a dynamic environment. **🤝 Human Skills** * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders across all levels of the organization. * Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. **🧠 Smart Skills** * Experience with financial planning, reporting or business intelligence tools (e.g. Power BI, Adaptive Planning, NetSuite, Workday Adaptive, Tableau) would be advantageous. * Strong analytical and problem\-solving skills with excellent attention to detail. * Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modelling and data analysis. * Strong PowerPoint skills with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively. * Ability to interpret and analyze large data sets, drawing meaningful conclusions and recommendations. **AS WELL AS\_** * 2–4 years' experience in FP\&A, corporate finance, accounting, consulting or a similar analytical role. * Experience in preparing budgets, forecasts and financial analysis. * Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills. * Experience working with ERP and reporting systems is preferred. * Knowledge of media, advertising, technology or professional services industries is advantageous but not essential. * Demonstrated ability to analyze data, solve problems and communicate recommendations effectively. **OUR TEAM\_** Finance is a key function within the Talon group, focusing wholly on delivering best in class financial services, ensuring all agencies, media owners and clients are serviced to the best of our abilities. Our team has grown to ensure we continue delivering on our deadlines and hitting targets. With offices opening in various regions across the world, it’s an exciting time to join our team. **WHY US\_** “The best thing about working at Talon is the space, time and expertise I’ve been given over the years to grow and develop my skills.” Client Director at Talon **OUR VALUES AND HOW WE WORK TOGETHER\_** **WE ARE BOLD\_** As industry provocateurs and pioneers, we respectfully challenge the status quo, take pride in our people, big ideas and partnerships. * We embrace change * We challenge respectfully * We lead the way **WE ARE HUMAN\_** We are a diverse collective of changemakers who value respect, fairness, and integrity and expect the same in return. * We value collaboration and togetherness * We are empathetic * We embrace individuality **WE ARE SMART\_** Our trailblazing spirit and learning centric culture ensures our knowledge provides maximum value to each other and our clients. * We grow and learn * We are trusted * We are mission possible Talon is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ and develop a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and brands that we represent. *\*Dependent upon experience, the salary for this role can range from $65,000\-$85,000\**