Associate Director, FP&A

About the role

We are seeking a highly driven and experienced finance leader to join our team as an Associate Director, FP&A. This role will lead key financial reporting and analysis efforts, support strategic planning, and partner with cross-functional leaders across global operations.

What You Will Do

• Lead the preparation and consolidation of monthly, quarterly, and annual management reporting packages, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and actionable insights across business units
• Support the centralization and streamlining of financial reporting processes, helping to establish a scalable reporting framework and driving the monthly analysis and commentary cadence
• Partner with IPG Corporate and network finance teams to integrate data intelligence and visualization efforts, utilizing enterprise dashboards and data lakes to improve reporting efficiency and insight delivery
• Partner with global FP&A teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning for key operational groups
• Oversee the creation and continuous improvement of automated reporting tools and dashboards (leveraging platforms such as Adaptive Insights, Power BI, or Workday)
• Mentor junior team members and help guide their development as FP&A generalists with specialized tracks in reporting, analytics, or business case development, as appropriate
• Ensure alignment with enterprise reporting policies and help maintain the integrity of financial systems and data inputs
• Champion process improvements, automation opportunities, and best practices in FP&A governance and reporting standards

What You Will Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics; MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred
• 8+ years of progressive FP&A or corporate finance experience, ideally within a global or matrixed organization
• Demonstrated ability to lead financial planning processes and provide business-oriented insights
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; strong experience with Adaptive Insights, Workday, Power BI, or similar tools is highly desirable
• Proven success in building relationships across cultures and time zones; global experience is a plus
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex financial topics for executive audiences
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring experience, with a collaborative and proactive approach

Desirable Attributes

• Strategic mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Change agent with the ability to challenge the status quo and improve processes
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity in handling sensitive information
• Passion for continuous learning, coaching others, and growing within a fast-paced finance environment

What Will Set You Apart

• Previous IPG/Acxiom experience