Finance, Manager

Move Your Career Forward with DAC as a Finance Manager

Who We Are

We are DAC—a global full-funnel performance media agency dedicated to delivering transformative results. With expertise spanning SEO, paid media, creative production, analytics, and local optimization, we combine the brightest minds with innovative technology to deliver seamless, forward-thinking strategies. Powered by AI, data, and creative ingenuity, we deliver integrated campaigns that engage customers at every touchpoint—from global audiences to individual store locations.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to support in group-wide budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. This role requires good expertise in Workday Adaptive Planning or any other budgeting tool (PowerBI, Tableau, Hyperion), financial modeling, and multi-entity consolidation, enabling data-driven decision-making at the executive level.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in financial planning and analysis, ERP systems (SAP, Workday, Oracle) and advanced Excel modeling. Experience in the media industry or multi-currency, multinational environments is highly preferred.

What You’ll Do

Group Budgeting and Forecasting

• End-to-end budgeting and forecasting processes across business units.
• Consolidate financial data from multiple entities to create accurate, group-level financial plans.
• Develop and maintain financial models in Adaptive Planning and Excel to support forecasting.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Conduct variance analyses comparing actuals to budget and forecasts.
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Prepare and present executive-level reports, dashboards, and financial visualizations.

Data Management & System Optimization

• Effectively use Workday Adaptive Planning for efficient financial planning.
• Ensure data integrity and consistency between Adaptive Planning and other financial systems.

Strategic Financial Planning

• Align financial planning processes with the company's long-term strategic goals.
• Support scenario planning and sensitivity analysis for risk assessment.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks and optimize resource allocation strategies.

Process Improvement & Best Practices

• Continuously improve financial planning processes for better accuracy and efficiency.
• Implement FP&A best practices leveraging Adaptive Planning and Excel automation.

What You Bring

Education & Background

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (Master’s/MBA, CPA, CMA preferred).
• 5 to 8 years of experience in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Good skills in Workday Adaptive Planning or any other budgeting tool, Workday ERP, and advanced Excel modeling.
• Preferred: Experience in media agencies OR multi-currency/multinational organizations with strong knowledge of IFRS 15 and project accounting.
• Previous experience leading a finance team of at least 5 people.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Workday Adaptive Planning or any other budget planning tool.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas, macros, financial modeling).
• Experience with Workday ERP or any other Tier-1 ERP and financial reporting tools.
• Knowledge of data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, or Advanced Excel).

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

• Strong quantitative analysis skills for trend identification and decision-making.
• Ability to perform scenario planning and sensitivity analysis.

Communication & Leadership

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to present financial insights.
• Proven ability to collaborate across teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to lead finance discussions.

Attention to Detail & Integrity

• Exceptional accuracy in financial reports and models.
• High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential financial data.

Time Management & Multitasking

• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Get

• Professional Growth: Work with top-tier clients and cutting-edge tools in the performance marketing industry.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a global organization that values curiosity, transparency, and innovation.
• Competitive Benefits:
• Competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits.
• Generous PTO, wellness initiatives and parental leave.
• Retirement saving plans.
• Opportunities for continued learning and professional development.
• A supportive, collaborative, and casual work environment.

How We Work

This role requires two in-office days per week, with three days in-office during the three-month orientation period. Fully remote work is not available for this position.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. DAC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, provincial, or municipal law. If you require an accommodation in any aspect of the selection process, please reach out to tacquisition@dacgroup.com