Vice President / Senior Vice President of Finance (New York)

Based in New York, this is a senior, hands-on finance leadership position combining strategic influence with operational accountability. You’ll balance executive-level partnership with rigorous day-to-day financial oversight. Reporting to the Chief Financial & Strategy Officer, with a dotted line to the North America CEO, you’ll lead a team of three (Finance Director, Finance Manager, and Finance Coordinator) and play a pivotal role in shaping regional performance and long-term growth.

Responsibilities

Set and drive North America’s financial strategy, partnering with the CEO and Executive Team on critical business decisions; Lead budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes (TM1, Salesforce), delivering clear monthly insights to senior leadership; Ensure full compliance with company policies, statutory requirements, and audit standards; Provide actionable analysis on cost management, workforce planning, revenue forecasting, scenario modelling, and margin optimization; Identify commercial opportunities, refine pricing strategies, and support new revenue generation; Collaborate with Client Services, People & Culture, and Operations on resource planning, RFPs, and project financials; Oversee payroll, compensation reviews, bonus cycles, and employee benefits; Champion system enhancements and continuous process improvement across finance; Contribute as a senior leader in strategy development, OKRs, performance tracking, and leadership forums

Requirements

10+ years’ experience in senior finance roles; Degree qualified; Strong expertise in job costing, revenue recognition, and profitability management; Advanced Excel capability and confidence adopting and optimizing new systems (TM1, Paprika, Rippling, Salesforce); Commercially minded, proactive, and comfortable driving change; Detail-focused with strong strategic thinking and communication skills; Deep understanding of statutory, regulatory, and compliance requirements; Confident presenting at the executive table and translating complex financial data into clear direction, insight, and action.

Nice to have

CPA or equivalent accounting credentials; experience within an agency or professional services setting

Benefits

Hybrid working (3 days per week in-office); 401(k) with company contribution; Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; Paid parental leave; Paid sabbatical after every four years; Birthday leave; Monthly cell phone and wellbeing allowance; Employee Assistance Program; Annual global company gathering; A collaborative, ambitious team delivering award-winning work for some of the world’s most innovative technology brands