Commercial Finance Director, Inspired Thinking Group
AI-powered marketing technology & creative services
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AI-powered marketing technology & creative services
1001+ employees
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1001+ employees
Company mission
To transform the way global brands do marketing through its innovative, end-to-end services.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in finance and/or accounting required
- 8+ years’ experience in financial planning & analysis supporting a client services organization
- Advertising, marketing, or professional services industry experience highly preferred
- Technology/SaaS experience desired
- Strong knowledge of finance & accounting principles, including financial modeling, budget & profitability analysis, variance analysis, and financial reporting
- Demonstrated experience in using Netsuite
- Experience in using dashboard systems (like Datarails) for reporting
- Strong executive presence with excellent communication and presentation skills. Ability to effectively communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders
- Natural ability to partner and build strong, trusted relationships
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights
What the job involves
- As the Director-Commercial Finance, you will work closely with Client Leadership to develop financial strategies, alignment and key metrics needed to support overall organizational growth targets
- This leader will drive the long-term planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes for the business and provide actionable monthly reporting, analysis and recommendations
- Lead accountability for proper forecasting, accounting, and recording of client billings and revenue recognition by gathering relevant data, analyzing trends, and identifying key drivers
- Conduct variance analysis between actual financial results and budget/forecast figures to identify discrepancies and underlying reasons
- Analyze financial data & provide insights to improve client service profitability
- Ensures that the recording, measurement, and reporting of all financial transactions adhere to GAAP, internal corporate policies and procedures, and any government regulations and local business requirements
- Assist in developing commercial offerings, including pricing strategies, policies, payment terms, schedules, etc
- Collaborate with the Americas and EMEA financial teams
- Partner with client leaders as a subject matter expert while using the knowledge of clients’ business models and contractual arrangements to drive stability, improvement and/or opportunities. Continually advise on issues within client portfolio that impact the business
- Identify & manage risks associated w/ client accounts and financial health
- Support the Client Account teams in the timely preparation of forecasts and budgets, reviewing and challenging assumptions
- Partner cross-functionally to develop detailed business cases and support financial models to support strategic planning and client deals when necessary
- Perform financial analysis using historical reports and elements of financial forecasting
- Analyze large data sets to gather insights and deliver actionable recommendations to optimize customer and operational performance
- Provide regular reports to management on client service performance & financial results
- Conduct month-end debrief with Client leaders, focusing on P&L performance, and variance analysis. Staff costs, and identified risks and opportunities
- Provide needed reporting for Corporate EMEA Board Packages
Our take
Inspired Thinking Group (ITG) has established itself as a leading marketing agency with an enviable client roster including Land Rover, Puma, Jaguar, and Heineken.
Founded in 2009, the company has grown rapidly into a global business spanning the US, UK, and Europe. Alongside its creative and client services, ITG's proprietary Storyteq platform has become a key growth driver, earning recognition as a Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Content Marketing Platforms and Digital Assets management for its role in enabling scalable, AI-driven content strategies.
Since its acquisition by Bridgepoint in 2022, ITG has entered a renewed phase of international expansion. In 2025, it strengthened its North American presence through the acquisition of US content and technology firm PureRed, significantly expandings its scale and capabilities in the region.
More recently, ITG has enhanced its AI-led offering through a strategic partnership with Sundogs, an AI creative intelligence specialist. Theis collaboration integrates performance insigth and audience intelligence into ITG's agile content engine, reingofricng its focus ond elivering high-impact, data-driven creative at speed and scale.
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Insights
5% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Work from home
- 25 Days Holidays + Bank Holidays
- Wellbeing at ITG: From employee Wellbeing Days to company-wide initiatives, your wellbeing is our top priority
- Tech: Our cutting-edge technology empowers people to be their creative best
- Discounts: Save money with some of the biggest brands around
- Enhanced Sick Pay: For when you're not quite feeling yourself
- Health Insurance
- Referral Programme
- Welcome Packs
Company HQ
Holborn, London, UK
Leadership
Simon Ward
(Founder & CEO)Previously founded and was CEO of SP Group from 1999 - 2004. Before founding Team ITG, was CEO at digital transformation consultancy St Ives (now Kin + Carta).
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