Omnicom Media Group MENA (OMG MENA) is a leading global provider of advertising and marketing communications services, renowned for its innovative solutions and expertise across various industries. OMG CORE operates under PHD Media Lebanon SAL providing specialized services in digital planning, performance marketing, data analysis, and more. We support our partner agencies—PHD, OMD, and H&S—across multiple markets, including the European region and the GCC, delivering tailored solutions to meet diverse client needs.
The Regional Financial Controller Manager Role is an exciting opportunity to work in the Finance Reporting Team. This role will report into the Finance Director while also working closely with the VP of Finance, who oversees both the reporting & commercial finance team.
A Typical Day Includes
- Acting as trusted advisor and “first point of contact” for a portfolio of countries to provide financial & commercial guidance and direction. Your main contact will be the CFO of the country with exposure to the other local senior management to liaise closely with them on all financial aspects of the business
- Understanding the country’s financial performance, risk and upsides. You will be expected to be able to present these findings in meetings with the Regional CFO. There is a significant focus on meeting our financial targets every year.
- Review and analysis of actual/ quarterly / annual plan results reported by countries.
- Reporting to Global office (based in New York). We are frequently sent requests and questions from the Global Finance Team which we will need to prioritise and respond to. Important to maintain a productive relationship with this team.
- Ensure countries meet the deadlines of the financial calendar & keeping the financial process moving forward smoothly.
- Deal with multiple stakeholders across the network (OMC tax, OREG, Legal etc.).
- Potential opportunities to work on M&A projects such as acquisitions, divestments, share buy backs etc.
- Various ad hoc financial projects concerning many aspects of network issues for example:
- Integration related requests
- Close interaction with the EMEA Commercial finance team regarding client updates and how it will impact our reporting (e.g. bonuses etc.)
- Cost saving initiatives
- Restructuring across the group
- Property reviews
- Working capital/cash
- Affiliate management
- Dividends
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
- * Strong accounting skills - previous experience in media environment is a plus.
- Good working knowledge of US GAAP.
- Organized with excellent time management skills and able to multi-task.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines in an organized and efficient manner.
- Ability to gather, manipulate, and anlayse data from multiple sources
- Strong communication and personal skills with the confidence needed to deal with finance leadership but also non-financial contacts
- Ability to present clearly to C-Suite level.
- Dedicated person that will thrive under pressure and look to where improvements are possible
- Confidence to challenge explanations to ensure accurate analysis
- Self-motivated & proactive – someone who puts their hand up and is keen to learn (growth mindset).
- Takes ownership of requests and issues
- Fluency in English is required; Arabic is a plus.
- Previous group experience of dealing with local finance teams an advantage
- Strong Excel skills. Macro skills preferable. OneStream knowledge a plus
Only Shortlisted Candidates Will Be ContactedOmnicom Media Group is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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