Acxiom

Associate Director, FP&A

Acxiom$130K — $180K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics; MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred.
  • 8+ years of progressive FP&A or corporate finance experience, ideally global.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead financial planning processes with business insights.
  • Advanced skills in Excel and financial modeling; familiarity with Adaptive Insights, Workday, or Power BI is a plus.
  • Experience in relationship-building across cultures and time zones; global exposure desirable.
  • Excellent communication skills to convey complex topics to executives.
  • Detail-oriented with a strong organizational ability to manage priorities under deadlines.
  • Demonstrated leadership and mentoring ability, fostering a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead preparation and consolidation of financial reporting packages for management.
  • Streamline and centralize financial reporting processes for scalability.
  • Collaborate with corporate finance to leverage data intelligence in reporting.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning efforts with FP&A teams.
  • Oversee development of automated reporting tools and dashboards.
  • Mentor junior team members in FP&A practices and career development.
  • Ensure compliance with enterprise reporting policies for data integrity.
  • Drive process improvements and best practices in FP&A governance.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities for continuous learning.
  • Collaborative team environment fostering mentoring and growth.
  • Exposure to global finance practices and cross-functional partnerships.
  • Potential for involvement in innovative reporting tools and processes.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly driven and experienced finance leader to join our team as an Associate Director, FP&A. This role will lead key financial reporting and analysis efforts, support strategic planning, and partner with cross-functional leaders across global operations. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise, a sharp analytical mindset, and leadership capabilities to
drive value through data and insight

What You Will Do:

  • Lead the preparation and consolidation of monthly, quarterly, and annual management reporting packages, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and actionable insights across business units

  • Support the centralization and streamlining of financial reporting processes, helping to establish a scalable reporting framework and driving the monthly analysis and commentary cadence.

  • Partner with IPG Corporate and network finance teams to integrate data intelligence and visualization efforts, utilizing enterprise dashboards and data lakes to improve reporting efficiency and insight delivery.

  • Partner with global FP&A teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning for key operational groups.

  • Oversee the creation and continuous improvement of automated reporting tools and dashboards (leveraging platforms such as Adaptive Insights, Power BI, or Workday).

  • Mentor junior team members and help guide their development as FP&A generalists with specialized tracks in reporting, analytics, or business case development, as appropriate.

  • Ensure alignment with enterprise reporting policies and help maintain the integrity of financial systems and data inputs.

  • Champion process improvements, automation opportunities, and best practices in FP&A
    governance and reporting standards.


What You Will Have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics; MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred.

  • 8+ years of progressive FP&A or corporate finance experience, ideally within a global or matrixed organization.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead financial planning processes and provide business-oriented insights.

  • Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; strong experience with Adaptive Insights,

  • Workday, Power BI, or similar tools is highly desirable.

  • Proven success in building relationships across cultures and time zones; global experience is a plus.

  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex financial topics for executive audiences.

  • Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

  • Demonstrated leadership and mentoring experience, with a collaborative and proactive approach.

  • This position is not eligible for any type of sponsorship

  • Must be located in the NY area and able to follow company policy of work in office


Desirable Attributes:

  • Strategic mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

  • Change agent with the ability to challenge the status quo and improve processes.

  • High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity in handling sensitive information.

  • Passion for continuous learning, coaching others, and growing within a fast-paced finance environment


What Will Set You Apart:
  • Previous IPG/Acxiom experience

Primary Location City/State:

New York, New York

Additional Locations (if applicable):

About Acxiom

Acxiom is a technology and services company that provides marketing, advertising, and data management solutions to businesses. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Conway, Arkansas. Acxiom's services include customer data integration, marketing analytics, and consulting services. The company's products include Audience Cloud, which provides data management and audience targeting solutions, and IdentityLink, which provides identity resolution and linking capabilities. Acxiom serves clients in a variety of industries, including financial services, retail, and healthcare. The company has operations in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
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