Vice President, Finance

Job Description

What makes this role important at Ipsos?

The Vice President, Finance will be responsible for the financial stewardship of Public Affairs, the largest US Service Line.

As a strategic business partner, the successful candidate will create value by providing strategic thinking and analysis in an effort to drive profitable growth for the business.

Important initiatives include assessing P&L variances, developing and managing to key sales and business metrics, providing staffing and organizational guidance, and teaming with the Business Unit Leaders in driving toward the started business goals and objectives.

His / her role is to assure that internal controls are adequate, that Ipsos' policies are followed, that accurate information on the business is available on a timely basis and that insightful analysis is performed, and ultimately, to ensure the proper safeguarding of the Company's assets and interests.

What you can expect to be doing :

• Planning - Lead the budget process including : a five-year strategic plan, annual budgets and ensuring that the process is consistent with Ipsos Group guidelines and aligned with the strategies of the North American business
• Provide strong business partner support; an important element of this role is teaming with the Business Unit Leader in running the business and ensuring that it stays on track relative to all key metrics and financial goals.

It is important to balance our fiduciary responsibility with the need to help the business drive forward always keeping in mind Ipsos policies and procedures.

Control - Provide financial management for the Business Line, and assist in the financial management of the business within North America.

Responsible for preparation of management reports, budgets and forecasts in support of the Business Unit Leader

• Prepare and publish the monthly financial reports In addition, using the Company's financial reporting tools, financially manage the business month-to-month and analyze the underlying performance to spot opportunities and issues by product line and with major clients.
• Monitor Business Unit budgets & forecasts including : Consolidating results; analyzing results per sector and / or service and communicating results to the Business Unit leader team, as appropriate;

reporting results to Business Unit, Country and Regional management.

• Provide senior financial support on global projects including proforma analysis of project results / projections.
• Provide financial support for Product Development / Management and Project Management, in North America and in conjunction with the global team, specifically : working from start to finish on each key project to determine costs, providing alternatives and working with internal and external suppliers to obtain accurate and appropriate cost estimates;

establishing, tracking, and analyzing key metrics; helping to identify opportunities to improve productivity and profitability.

• Provide Functional Leadership as part of the Canadian Finance and Accounting Team : Work well within a team environment including other financial leaders and our accounting center to provide strong leadership, guidance and collaboration.
• Coaching and Managing : Direct, lead and provide day to day guidance and coaching to junior finance team members.
• Manage Ad Hoc Projects as assigned to him / her from time to time.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders, including auditors both internal and external.

What success in this role looks like :

• As a strategic business partner, the successful candidate will create value by providing strategic thinking and analysis in an effort to drive profitable growth for the business.
• Important initiatives include assessing P&L variances, developing and managing to key sales and business metrics, providing staffing and organizational guidance, and teaming with the Business Unit Leaders in driving toward the started business goals and objectives.
• His / her role is to assure that internal controls are adequate, that Ipsos' policies are followed, that accurate information on the business is available on a timely basis and that insightful analysis is performed, and ultimately, to ensure the proper safeguarding of the Company's assets and interests.

This might be the job for you if you have :

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in finance, with preferably 5-7 years in a senior leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop teams.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information effectively.
• Proven track record of strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making.
• Thorough knowledge of financial regulations and reporting standards.
• Proficiency in financial software and systems.
• High ethical standards and integrity in financial management practices.

If you don't meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage all who feel they might be a fit for the opportunity to apply. We may consider a variety of backgrounds for a particular role and are also committed to considering candidates for available positions throughout our organization, not just the one you're applying to!

In accordance with NY / CO / CA / WA law, the estimated base salary range for this role is $140,000 to $155,000. Your final base salary will be determined based on several non-discriminatory factors which may include but are not limited to location, work experience, skills, knowledge, education and / or certifications.

What's in it for you :

At Ipsos you'll experience opportunities for Career Development, an exceptional benefits package (including generous PTO, healthcare plans, wellness benefits), a flexible workplace policy, and a strong collaborative culture.

To find out more about all the great reasons to work at Ipsos, how we're making an impact around the world, and more about our benefits and employee programs, please visit : Why Work at Ipsos US

Commitment to Diversity

Ipsos recognizes the necessity of building an inclusive culture that values each employee's individuality and diverse perspectives.

For more than 40 years, our mission has been to generate and analyze data about society, markets, brands, and behaviors to provide our clients with the insights that elevate their understanding of the world.

This could not be fulfilled without Ipsos' diverse employees who compile and analyze this data-they are the essence of who we are and what we do.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, creating an environment that promotes inclusion, and enabling employees from all walks of life to flourish.

Ipsos encourages our employees to act in a respectful and responsible manner, in line with code of best practices concerning diversity and inclusion, human rights, equality, and civility for every individual.

Ipsos is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other protected class and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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About Us

Ipsos is one of the world's largest research companies and currently the only one primarily managed by researchers, ranking as a #1 full-service research organization for four consecutive years.

With over 75 different data-driven solutions, and presence in 90 markets, Ipsos brings together research, implementation, methodological, and subject-matter experts from around the world, combining thematic and technical experts to deliver top-quality research and insights.

Simply speaking, we help the biggest companies solve some of their biggest problems, serving more than 5000 clients across the globe by providing research, data, and insights on their target markets.

And we're proud to share we've received our Great Place to Work Certification in 2022 & 2023!