Justin Davis Email & Phone Number

Dubai, Ae

Dubai, Ae

Bristol, England, Gb

London, Gb

London, Gb

London, Gb

London, Gb

London, Gb

London, Gb

London, England, Gb

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London, London, Gb

Supported business and in-house Finance team with business planning, implementation of systems, processes and reporting tools ahead of their recent investment process.Key achievements• Developed Profit and Loss (P&L), Balance Sheet and cash-flow forecast for historical data analysis and future planning.• Advised on current year re-forecast and three year plan, aligned with company strategy and growth targets for presentation to investors alongside CEO, Chairman and Head of Finance.• Created a company overview document, highlighting organisational and operational structure, premises, remuneration and accounting policies.• Prepared literature for commercial and financial due diligence while engaging with due diligence partners and M&A advisors.• Participated in finance-specific due diligence meetings with potential investors.

Los Angeles, California, Us

Embedded Finance department as an integral function at one of the world’s largest video advertising platforms while promoting future strategic planning in support of effective decision-making and commercial operations. Produced monthly rolling P&L forecast with regular updates to local leadership in EMEA and senior leadership in Los Angeles, USA.Key achievements• Facilitated decision-making having set rolling forecast guidance; reported directly to EMEA GM• Instilled transparency, collaboration and knowledge sharing as EMEA Exec team member; foster a positive culture for employees, while maintaining a focus on strategic goals and balance between revenue and costs.• Established regional weekly consolidated revenue update cadence.• Consolidated pipeline reporting across EMEA territories, including: Dubai, Germany, Nordics, South Africa, Turkey and the UK following implementation of Salesforce.• Oversaw consolidation of three Nordic entities (Sweden, Denmark and Norway) into one.• Enhanced credibility with key stakeholders based in LA as a key business partner while ensuring delivery of annual operating plan.

London, London, Gb

Enjoyed seven years’ progression within this global marketing and technology agency; from initial role improving financial reporting and management accounting quality as Management Accountant through to Head of Finance for the largest Digitas LBi entity outside of North America.Reported directly to Digitas LBi UK CFO while overseeing revenue and overall forecasting for UK entity and MENA; led, motivated and provided strategic direction to a team of 17, with three direct reports: Head of Revenue Management UK, Financial Controller UK and Finance Manager based in Dubai. Prepared detailed P&L and Balance Sheet analysis for monthly HQ review with Global CFO.Key achievements• Contributed to improved profitability, a return to growth, enhanced quality, delivery and execution and a focus on client centricity as a core member of CFO-chaired Business Operation Leadership team.• Aided strategic decision-making having prepared and analysed bespoke P&L model while tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) at project, client, gross and operating margin levels.• Monitored UK and MENA entity TWC targets; analysed revenue reports while acting as key conduit for arsing issues

London, London, Gb

Prepared and distributed bi-weekly rolling forecasts for LBi Australia, India, MENA and Singapore following expansion of operations into Asia Pacific region complementing units in Mumbai and Dubai while reporting directly to CEO LBi International and CEO LBi Asia Pacific.Key achievements• Managed roll-up of entity results into Asia Pacific and MENA consolidated P&L in local currency and Euros.• Liaised with regional MDs on revenue tracking, hiring plans and operating income via conference calls across multiple time zones.• Presented and discussed financial results across all entities during bi-weekly review meetings with CEO LBi International, CEO Asia Pac and regional MDs.• Played key role transitioning finance operations across Australia, Singapore and UAE to local territories following LBi’s acquisition by Publicis Groupe in 2013; supplied opening balance data (trial balance and sub-ledgers) for all entities while educating MDs on (and ensuring compliance with) Publicis revenue recognition policies.

London, London, Gb

Demonstrated success preparing / analysing financial reports to summarise and forecast financial positions, including preparation of monthly management accounts, quarterly VAT returns, calculation of cost accruals and prepayments and P&L / Balance Sheet reconciliation in support of global financial operations:• Managed intercompany reporting; prepared and distributed debtor statements and reconciled group creditors.• Drove financial management systems efficiency while evaluating and implementing process improvements.• Engaged with auditors and prepared consolidated statutory accounts and year-end reports within deadlines.• Gathered, analysed and disseminated complex financial data in support of senior-level decision-making.Key achievements• Delivered and managed budgets; engaged with budget holders to reforecast overhead costs while scrutinising variances between budgets, forecasts and actual results.• Facilitated data conversion from SAP, including general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable and work in progress following BigMouthMedia’s acquisition by LBi Group in 2011; transitioned both LBi and BigMouthMedia manual fixed asset registers to Maconomy database to support automatic calculations.• Consolidated BigMouthMedia and LBi Management Accounts into singular LBi brand format.• Devised finance processes for BigMouthMedia’s French entity, including preparation of management accounts, accounts receivable reports and approval of payments while completing bi-monthly visits to Paris.• Embedded robust finance processes for a start-up office in Dubai, UAE acting as a hub for MENA region operations.• Presented detailed Balance Sheet analysis and commentary on accounts receivable, work in progress accrued and deferred revenue.• Completed quarterly regional visits for key project finance health checks.• Engaged with LBi International CEO and UK CFO on key issues along with recommendations of potential solutions.

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New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us