Locaria blends insight, data, talent and technology to take global content further for ambitious brands.

We are a pioneering multilingual content activation agency which specialises in supporting marketing and e-commerce teams, media agencies and creative production houses. We are central to the global content solution of Stagwell, the challenger advertising network.

• Home to the Association of Translation Companies’ Innovator of the Year 
• Shortlisted for three business awards by The Drum
• Named Best Workplace for Training & Personal Development by Adaptive.

Every day we celebrate the power of amazing content to engage global audiences. At the heart of this is our diverse global team across ten offices, who believe in our vision that content is an indispensable, strategic service. At the heart of our collaborative culture are our values, which inform everything we do.

If you love great content, understand the importance of local language and culture, and want to be part of a dynamic team, then this is the place for you.

We are also the winner of the Best Language Service Provider for Employee Well-Being and Overall Best Employer 2023 at the Best Employers in Localization Awards, Adaptive Globalization 2023

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a bright and ambitious Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to join a fast-growing global content company that possesses a portfolio of innovative, high profile brands.

Locaria is enjoying a period of high growth due to its market-leading proposition and as such are creating this new role to provide us with a dedicated focus on Financial Planning & Analysis as our business grows. 

Reporting to the VP Finance, this role works closely with the central Stagwell shared Finance function, owning the delivery of insightful, timely and strategic business information. Duties include, but are not limited to monthly reporting, forecasting and budgeting.

Month End Reporting:

• Working closely with the Accounting & Finance team to ensure all Cross Charges are done on a monthly basis 

• Track HC Costs / HC ratio and Freelancer costs vs Forecast / Budget 

• Business partnering alongside heads of departments to ensure to provide accurate reporting, review actuals with HODs and provide accurate forecasting on a monthly basis 

• liaising with staff located overseas for all financial information

• Submit monthly actual data into the necessary systems along with any required supplementary analysis

• Presenting monthly financials to VP Finance and CEO on a monthly basis 

Monthly/Quarterly Tasks:

• Review of monthly P&L reports and preparation of group P&L reports and analysis, review with VP Finance 

• Variance analysis on monthly P&L with informative commentary, including submission to stagwell of monthly Dashboards / Quarterly Analytic packs, review with VP Finance

• Create business packs for department heads – providing financial analysis, comments and suggestions

• Ensure follow code of best practice / SOX with regards to accounting treatment

• Track Client profitability & Stagwell Support / Direct Business profitability  

• Work with Sales Teams, Channel managers and Finance team closely on Revenue for Forecasting / Budgeting and variance analysis 

• Leading continuous forecasting of P&L including Revenue and Operations Costs  alongside non finance members of the agency and review with VP Finance 

• Leading the quarterly forecast for submission to Stagwell 

• Building Annual Budget alongside budget holders including Sales, IT, Marketing, Operations & HR and review with VP Finance 

• Submit budget and quarterly re-forecast into Stagwell parent finance consolidation platform along with necessary supplementary analysis 

• Presenting quarterly forecasts and annual budget to VP Finance and CEO for discussion and review 

Ad-hoc tasks:

• Assisting with finance system development and ongoing reviews to find efficiencies within current way of working, using Automation and AI tools  

• Provide support for audit and work closely with our auditors in order to provide timely statutory accounts, when / if required 

• Review and update where necessary current excel models and forms of analysis

• Support the Mexico entity for any market specific tasks / projects 

• Provide back up to the VP Finance for checking & approving the supplier payments, Freelancer payments and expenses prepared by accounts payable and back up for releasing payments in the bank 

• To absorb any other ad-hoc tasks
  
  

Process and Controls:

• Ensuring all reporting complies with SOX controls   

• 7 yrs + of Financial Analysis experience required
• Fluent English, ability to confidently communicate complex analysis to senior global stakeholders and exert influence
• Proficient in financial modelling and financial analysis
• Naturally curious, with the ability to ask the right questions and challenge the status quo
• Thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Experience working in a client service industry, preferably language services or content production
• Advanced Excel is preferred – intermediate knowledge essential. Must be able to handle large volumes of data from the accounts system and interpret this data in excel.
• Experience working with remote international teams
• Team player able to understand the bigger picture but also prepared to get into the detail to get the job done
• Independent time management and prioritisation skills
• Excellent attention to detail and presentation skills

Desirable

• Qualified finance professional CIMA/ACCA/ACA/CFA
• Experience with SOX
• Familiarity with Maconomy and/or One Stream
• Experience with Google Sheets 

Please upload your CV in english.

You’ll live up to the Locarian Values:

• We take content further
• We grow together
• Celebrating Individuality
• Doing good along the way
• With care

D&I statement

Locaria is global by nature and vastly strengthened by multicultural, international and eclectic teams. Working together to achieve shared goals, our employees recognise the importance of our core value ‘celebrating individuality’, and are supported by Locaria's breadth of cultural resources and insights that attract and retain the best talent.

We appreciate the unique perspectives and experiences that each person brings to our team and are fully dedicated to ensuring equal opportunities across the board, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let our team know.

Join our team and become part of a vibrant workplace and company culture that values and celebrates individuality!

Benefits

In return for your enthusiasm and expertise, we can offer an exciting and multicultural place of work, competitive salary, wide range of benefits, and the chance to progress your career within a truly global organization.

Some of these benefits include:

• Holiday: You will be entitled to 18 working days paid leave per year (pro-rata in first year), excluding public holidays. This entitlement will increase to 19 days after 2 years service, 20 days after 3 years service and 21 after 4 years.
• Flexible Working: Opportunities to work from home up to 3 days a week through our Flexible Working Policy, and to work from anywhere as part of our Abroad Working Policy.
• Refer a Friend Scheme: We’re always on the lookout for talented people. If you refer a friend who is then hired, we will award you with a bonus of up to £2,000 depending on the level of the role being recruited for.
• Birthday Day Off: As a gift from us you will receive an extra day off for your birthday each year. If your birthday falls on a weekend, then you can take this the Friday before or Monday after.
• Rest and recharge: The option to lengthen your standard 1 hour lunch break by 30 minutes, as long as you maintain the same number of hours you work a day.
• Time off to volunteer: In line with our 'Doing Some Good Along The Way' value, all employees are entitled to up to 2 days off a year to get involved in charity initiatives.
• Annual Wellbeing and Learning & Development Calendars: We promote a healthy working environment with a focus on growth, which is why we have a calendar with dedicated Wellbeing and Learning & Development sessions and initiatives throughout the year
• Private Medical Insurance: We want to support everyone’s wellbeing at Locaria, which is why we offer private medical insurance with GNP. This will be available after completing your probationary period.