Who We Are

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

This individual will be the "connection point" by working closely with multiple stakeholders including client procurement, internal/external legal counsel for contractual negotiations and executions, client teams for budget and contract management, VML executives for commercial advisement and strategic guidance, and the internal finance team for all commercial and client reporting and revenue assurance. This individual must have a keen understanding of business management, the ability to interpret and explain financial policies/concepts to client teams and lead commercial discussions with external stakeholders. This role will also be responsible for carrying out all SOX and compliance requirements covering a wide range of the company's activities and functions.

What You'll Do

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elp manage the commercial relationship with a very large number of stakeholders within the client's procurement teams. Build relationships with clients and their financial partners.
• Assist the Senior Finance Manager with preparation of business unit/ division budgets and forecasts
• Work closely with the Senior Finance Manager & local management team to ensure amongst other factors that revenue targets and profit margins are met
• Review and redline client and vendor scopes of work (SOWs), amendments, MSAs, addendums for new and existing clients.
• Assist in the review and analysis of fee arrangements and hourly billing rates, including a comparison to industry averages.
• Lead pricing negotiations in significant Local market pitches and support Business Development teams with commercial responses to questions posed in RFP's.
• Maintain a record of all contracts including each client's contractual obligations, pricing models, rebates/discounts, term/duration, etc.; share upcoming contractual terms, amendments, etc. with client leaders.

Who you are

The Finance Supervisor will be a growth minded and collaborative leader with extensive commercial experience including, but not limited to pricing, contract negotiation, client profitability and capacity planning analysis, gathering and evaluating financial information and making actionable recommendations to senior leadership.

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iploma/ Degree in Accounting
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA, CA or equivalent) preferred
• Minimum three years of Finance/Accounting work experience with a multinational company or top tier accounting firm
• Advertising industry work experience preferred
• Excellent analytical, abstract reasoning and organization skills
• Experienced negotiator, adept at working with client-side procurement
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills with a flexible interpersonal style to clearly present ideas both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work under pressure in an environment with constantly changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and/or part of a team to complete multiple projects on

*Please note work set-up is a hybrid work-set up (twice a week in our Makati office).

At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Our people are the heartbeat of our organization-creators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkers-who drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction.

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