ABOUT US_
At Talon, our mission is to unlock the full potential of out of home, making it more effective, creative, measurable and sustainable than ever.
We’re passionate about OOH and are on a mission to drive the growth of this sector within the media industry. In just over a decade, our desire to offer intelligent, creative, technology-led OOH solutions and a full-service OOH offering saw us grow into a team of over 450+ people located in key cities across the globe. In that time, we have been awarded for our approach to our people, our clients and our industry. We hire the finest talent to help us unlock the full potential of the Out of Home (OOH) environment for our clients; and pride ourselves on the individuals who represent our business.
THE ROLE_
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Finance Manager to oversee core accounting operations across Talon North America. This role will manage the day-to-day accounting function, ensure the integrity of financial reporting, and strengthen internal controls as the business continues to scale.
The Finance Manager will partner closely with FP&A, AR/AP, and senior leadership, supporting month-end close, audit readiness, and process improvements.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND RELATIONSHIPS_
Financial Control & Reporting
- Own the integrity of financial reporting, providing clear and insightful P&L commentary for management and board reporting.
- Review and oversee monthly balance sheet and intercompany positions, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of differences.
- Monitor cash flow and working capital performance.
- Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and reporting automation to strengthen controls and efficiency across the function.
- Lead audit readiness and compliance, partnering with the accounting team to ensure adherence to accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting cycle, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business strategy.
- Deliver variance analysis and performance insights against budget and prior year, identifying and communicating risks and opportunities to senior stakeholders.
- Own pipeline reporting, working closely with planning teams to track billing / revenue visibility
- Develop and maintain management reporting frameworks, ensuring KPIs and dashboards reflect the key drivers of business performance.
- Drive improvements to forecasting tools and data integrity across the FP&A function.
WORKING HABITS AND CORE SKILLS_
- Excellent attention to detail
- Experience in Media sector preferred but not essential.
- Highly proficient in MS Excel and Power Point
- NetSuite experience preferred but not essential
- Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
- Flexible with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Self-motivated with a positive can-do attitude
- Ability to develop strong relationships across Talon and maintain credibility with a range of stakeholders
- Ability and willingness to get their sleeves rolled up and get into the detail
YOUR EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS_
- CPA Qualified
- 5-7 years PQE
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proactive and can-do attitude
- Microsoft Office
- Intermediate Excel Proficiency
- Intermediate Power Point Proficiency
WHY US_
“The best thing about working at Talon is the space, time and expertise I’ve been given over the years to grow and develop my skills.” Client Director at Talon
OUR VALUES AND HOW WE WORK TOGETHER_
WE ARE BOLD_
As industry provocateurs and pioneers, we respectfully challenge the status quo, take pride in our people, big ideas and partnerships.
- We embrace change
- We challenge respectfully
- We lead the way
WE ARE HUMAN_
We are a diverse collective of changemakers who value respect, fairness, and integrity and expect the same in return.
- We value collaboration and togetherness
- We are empathetic
- We embrace individuality
WE ARE SMART_
Our trailblazing spirit and learning centric culture ensures our knowledge provides maximum value to each other and our clients.
- We grow and learn
- We are trusted
- We are mission possible
Talon is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ and develop a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and brands that we represent.
*Dependent upon experience, the salary for this role can range from $125,000-$150,000*
