DCO Planning Director - Lead Strategic Initiatives

Sony Interactive Entertainment Global seeks a Finance Director for its Software Forecasting & Planning group in London. This leadership position focuses on guiding financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for software products. Key responsibilities Lead the financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities for software projects Advance strategic initiatives aimed at software product growth Collaborate with teams across the business to ensure alignment on financial goals Provide insights and analytics to support business decisions Role focus This role requires a mix of financial leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to deliver clear analysis for software-related decisions. The Finance Director will play a key part in shaping the financial direction of Sony Interactive Entertainment’s software portfolio.

Location: London About iwoca iwoca supports small businesses by providing flexible finance solutions. The team combines technology, data science, and customer service to help business owners make confident decisions. To date, iwoca has funded over 100,000 businesses with more than £4 billion in lending. The company aims to reach one million SMEs, making a positive difference in local communities and economies. Role Overview The Financial Forecasting Analyst interprets complex financial data and transforms it into actionable insights for management. This position prepares annual budgets that align with iwoca’s long-term strategy and growth plans. The role sits within the FP&A team, working closely with the FP&A Manager and collaborating across departments to strengthen financial operations. What You Will Do Prepare the monthly operating model, including reconciliations with accounting software and necessary journal postings. Contribute to the improvement of forecasting methodologies. Assist with developing and maintaining data pipelines. Help prepare monthly Board documentation and both interim and year-end budget documents. Identify and resolve issues or areas for improvement in the monthly operating model. Build datasets to support and enhance the monthly operating model. Work with teams across the business to understand changes and their effects on operating model inputs. The Team This role is part of the FP&A team, which drives strategic decision-making through forecasting, analysis, and performance reporting. Collaboration with colleagues in other departments is a key part of the job, ensuring financial processes remain accurate and relevant as the business evolves.

We are seeking a visionary Director of Implementational Planning to join our dynamic team at WPP Media in London. This pivotal role involves leading strategic planning initiatives, ensuring the successful implementation of media campaigns, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business success.As the Director, you will be responsible for developing and overseeing comprehensive implementational strategies that align with client objectives. Your expertise will guide the team in utilizing data analytics and market insights to optimize campaign performance and deliver impactful results.

Join OakNorth as a Director of Debt Finance, where you will play a pivotal role in expanding our Fund Finance offerings across the UK. Utilize your extensive network to identify and secure high-quality deals that align with our mission of empowering entrepreneurs and growing businesses through adaptable financial solutions and strategic partnerships.Since our inception in 2015, OakNorth has successfully lent over $21 billion to ambitious entrepreneurs in the UK and more than $1.5 billion in the US as of summer 2023. Our efforts have led to the creation of over 36,000 new jobs and 58,000 new homes, and we are just beginning to make an impact.As a Director, you will take complete ownership of your projects, integrating credit discipline with an unparalleled customer experience. You will foster strong individual relationships while leveraging the power of the OakNorth platform. We approach our work with an entrepreneurial mindset, and we believe that an ownership mentality is essential for success in our environment.

Join Elliptic as a Finance Director and lead our financial strategy in the dynamic world of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. You will play a key role in shaping our financial operations, driving growth, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.As a Finance Director, you will oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support our business objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide insights and recommendations that influence our strategic direction. Your expertise will be crucial in managing financial risks and enhancing our financial performance.

Join Evervault as our Director of Finance, a pivotal role where you will drive financial strategy and operations in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. As a key member of our leadership team, you will oversee financial planning, analysis, and reporting while ensuring compliance and risk management. You will collaborate closely with department heads to align financial goals with company objectives, enabling growth and innovation.

Join OakNorth Bank, the premier banking institution for the UK’s most ambitious businesses. Since our inception in 2015, we have provided over $21 billion in loans across the UK and US, empowering businesses to grow, create jobs, and build for the future while ensuring robust outcomes for our customers and savers.We pride ourselves on supporting businesses that challenge conventional banking models by blending expert human judgement with cutting-edge technology to deliver customized lending solutions.We are currently seeking an outstanding Head of Finance, Planning & Analysis to play a crucial role in shaping our financial strategy and driving impactful decision-making throughout the organization. In this strategic position, you will closely collaborate with the CEO, CFO, European Leadership Team (ELT), and senior leaders to enhance performance, identify commercial opportunities, and support OakNorth’s ambitious growth and diversification initiatives.As OakNorth rapidly expands its presence in the US, this role will be instrumental in leading our financial strategy, performance management, and the integration of this expansion into our group planning and reporting frameworks.Operate at the intersection of strategy and execution by providing valuable insights to leadership while developing and refining the analytical frameworks that facilitate smarter, faster, and more informed decisions. This is a unique opportunity to influence the financial trajectory of one of the UK’s most successful and innovative fintech companies as we scale across new products, regions, and distribution channels.

About NextStep NextStep connects experienced consulting professionals with tailored roles through intelligent, AI-driven matching. Working with a range of companies, NextStep places experts where their impact matters. This search is on behalf of a client within the NextStep partner network. About the Client The client is a FTSE 100 industrial and engineering company headquartered in London, with operations spanning more than 35 countries and annual revenues of £4.5 billion. Following a recent CFO appointment, the company is modernizing its Finance function, with a focus on strengthening Planning & Analysis to deliver sharper management information and commercial support to the Group Executive Committee. Role Overview The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis will lead the FP&A function for the group. This position oversees the entire planning cycle, drives improvements in financial reporting and analysis, and builds a strong commercial finance culture. The role manages a team of 10 and sits within the Finance leadership team, shaping processes, tools, and business partnership approaches. Main Responsibilities Oversee the group’s annual budgeting, quarterly reforecasting, and long-term planning, with a focus on quality, efficiency, and actionable insights. Direct the production of Group management accounts, investor reports, and Board-level financial presentations. Develop and maintain a group-wide financial model for scenario planning, M&A analysis, and strategic decision support. Work closely with divisional CFOs and commercial leaders to improve the quality and speed of financial analysis and support. Lead the rollout of planning tools and automate reporting processes to reduce manual effort and strengthen analytical capabilities. Location London

About WPPWPP serves as the trusted growth partner for the world’s foremost brands. We integrate advanced media intelligence and data solutions, exceptional creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions, and expert strategic counsel into a singular entity, driven by outstanding talent and our innovative marketing platform, WPP Open. Our mission is to guide clients through change, seize opportunities, and foster transformational growth. For further details, visit WPP.com.Position: Account Director – Communications PlanningAbout WPP MediaWPP Media is the global media collective of WPP. In an era where media permeates all aspects of life, we assemble the finest platforms, people, and partnerships to forge boundless growth opportunities. For more information, visit wppmedia.com.About EssenceMediacom: A Leading WPP Media BrandEssenceMediacom represents a new generation of media agency. Grounded in analytics and insights, and fueled by data and technology, we harness the power of media and creativity to drive significant breakthroughs for top brands. Our objective is to assist clients in navigating the modern marketing landscape and uncovering the insights that brands require to resonate with their consumers. We are designed for the new communications economy: built on data and technology, developed for both people and algorithms, shaped by diverse perspectives, dedicated to testing and learning at scale, and, importantly, committed to evolution.Role Summary and ImpactThis is an exceptional opportunity to join as an Account Director in the Planning team. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate closely with the Senior Associate Director, serving as a primary liaison for our clients while overseeing the planning projects from inception to completion. You will coordinate efforts among specialists to deliver outstanding results, ensuring the smooth operation of the account, maintaining workflow accuracy, and ensuring that the campaign management process adheres to best practices.

Lottie is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director to lead our finance team during a transitional period. In this pivotal role, you will oversee financial operations, manage budgeting processes, and provide strategic financial guidance to the executive team. Your leadership will be crucial in ensuring the financial health and sustainability of the organization.

Role overview The Business Director of Planning at WPP plc holds a senior position responsible for leading planning operations in London. This role shapes the overall planning strategy and ensures that plans support the company’s business objectives. The Business Director sets the planning vision and guides teams to achieve effective outcomes. What you will do Oversee planning operations throughout the business Establish and direct the strategic approach for planning activities Ensure planning initiatives align with company goals Lead cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive plans Work closely with clients to drive successful results Requirements Significant experience in strategic planning Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams Strong skills in collaborating with clients History of achieving results through planning leadership

Role overview WPP Media seeks a Business Director, Planning to lead strategic planning for client accounts in London. This position guides teams through the planning process, ensuring campaigns align with client goals and deliver measurable outcomes. The work involves navigating a complex media landscape, balancing data-driven analysis with creative thinking. What you will do Direct and oversee the planning process for client campaigns Ensure media strategies match client objectives Focus on delivering strong, quantifiable results Develop and implement strategic initiatives tailored to client needs Apply analytical and creative approaches throughout the planning process Location This role is based in London, United Kingdom.

Location: London or StockholmAbout SwapSwap is pioneering the infrastructure for modern agentic commerce. As the only AI-native platform, we seamlessly integrate backend operations with an innovative storefront experience.Designed for brands aiming to sell anything, anywhere, Swap centralizes global operations, enhances intelligent workflows, and empowers decision-making with real-time data. Our offerings include solutions for cross-border transactions, tax compliance, returns management, demand planning, and a next-gen agentic storefront, ensuring merchants have full transparency and the confidence to act decisively.At Swap, we are cultivating a culture that prioritizes clarity, creativity, and shared ownership as we transform the landscape of global commerce.About the RoleIn this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in shaping the financial and strategic direction of our rapidly evolving organization. You will have the opportunity to establish the Strategic Finance function from the ground up during this critical growth phase.Your responsibilities will span across various functions, driving strategic initiatives that define our business model with an unwavering commitment to a data-first, AI-native approach. You will not only analyze outcomes but also utilize AI to create scalable and sustainable financial workflows that are new to our organization.You will lead our Corporate Development efforts and actively participate in our Capital Markets activities related to both debt and equity. Your role will grant you the autonomy to identify opportunities, oversee execution, and establish strong connections between our global operations and long-term value creation.Key ResponsibilitiesLead Strategic Initiatives: Spearhead cross-functional projects aimed at evolving our business model, ensuring each initiative is scalable, repeatable, and leverages our AI-native capabilities.Corporate Development and Capital Markets: Take a leading role in fundraising activities for both equity and debt, while also developing our M&A and corporate development functions, identifying and capitalizing on opportunities that drive our roadmap forward.AI-Driven Financial Operations: Move beyond traditional manual processes by leveraging AI to automate workflows, building a finance function that aligns with the rapid pace of our platform.Strategic Partnering: Serve as an integral partner to the leadership team, delivering insightful analytics and strategic guidance to inform decision-making.

At OakNorth, we are dedicated to empowering the most ambitious businesses in the UK. Since our inception in 2015, we have facilitated over $21 billion in lending across the UK and US, contributed to the creation of more than 58,000 new homes and 36,000 new jobs, and supported countless personal savers, all while boosting the UK economy.We are seeking a seasoned professional to take on the pivotal role of Deputy Finance Director. This senior leadership position will serve as the functional lead for the OakNorth Group’s financial reporting, tax compliance, and regulatory oversight. You will be responsible for the financial close, statutory accounts, and tax obligations across various jurisdictions, ensuring robust governance of our regulatory reporting framework.In this dynamic role, you will oversee daily financial control processes, lead and nurture finance teams in India, and collaborate closely with the Head of Finance & Controls to advance strategic priorities. This hands-on leadership position requires a balance of operational excellence and active participation in key group initiatives.

About the Role: As the Director of Finance Operations at Kerv, you will spearhead our Billing, Credit Control, and Accounts Payable teams within a rapidly evolving technology environment. Your leadership will ensure the precise and prompt issuance of invoices, effective cash collection, and streamlined supplier payment processes. Collaborating with our transformation team, you will design and implement innovative global finance practices across our organization. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in guiding teams through substantial operational changes, particularly during our current practice migrations. Your strategic vision will be crucial for successfully transitioning from manual and fragmented processes to automated, scalable, and standardized workflows. This senior role, reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller, will position you as a role model for your team and a vital point of contact within the company. Your Responsibilities: Operational Finance Leadership: Evaluate and optimize existing operational finance processes (Billing, Credit Control, Accounts Payable), creating a roadmap for transformation that emphasizes automation and efficiency. Collaborate with the transformation team to execute improvements, implement new systems, and establish global, scalable processes. Lead and mentor teams across Billing, Credit Control, and Accounts Payable. Billing & Credit Control Duties: Oversee the complete billing and cash collection cycle, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Work closely with divisional account managers to facilitate timely billing and effective post-billing collections, aligning with stakeholder expectations. Guarantee timely monthly billing to support an expedited month-end close. Manage cash collections and integrate them into short-term cash flow forecasts. Develop policies, processes, and documentation for billing and credit control. Monitor WIP levels to ensure timely billing of projects. Serve as the primary contact for audits related to billing and credit control. Encourage a culture of continuous improvement and implement best practices.

Join Monzo as a Senior Forecasting Modeller, where you will leverage advanced analytics to shape our financial forecasts. Your expertise will guide decision-making processes and enable us to enhance our strategic planning. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to develop robust predictive models that drive business growth and improve operational efficiency.

About WPP Media WPP is at the forefront of creative transformation, harnessing the power of creativity to forge better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities. Discover more at wpp.com. WPP Media represents WPP’s global media collective. In a landscape where media permeates every aspect of life, we unite the finest platforms, talent, and partners to create boundless growth opportunities. Learn more at wppmedia.com. About WPP & OpenDoor At WPP, we continually redefine the future of creativity across an expansive canvas, combining unparalleled talent, resources, and expertise to deliver a cohesive suite of communications, experience, commerce, and technology solutions. Over the past decade, we have cultivated a dedicated global client practice aimed at enhancing WPP’s impact for our largest clients by providing tailored access to the best of WPP. This approach has led to the establishment of OpenDoor for Amazon. OpenDoor is a distinctive collaboration that integrates the strengths and visions of both WPP and Amazon, creating a space where every project serves as an OpenDoor to new possibilities. Our people are empowered to drive impact, fostering innovation, learning, and growth, while embracing challenges along the way. This unique partnership model is designed to enhance productivity through an industry-leading focus on People, Platforms, and Processes. OpenDoor encompasses all WPP agencies and disciplines, including media, business consultancy, communications and brand strategy, technology and commerce, public relations, and production. The values of OpenDoor are inspired by Amazon’s own 16 Leadership Principles and WPP’s core values of being Open, Optimistic, and Extraordinary. Together, as WPP’s Creative Transformation converges with Amazon’s customer-centric approach, we unite to challenge the status quo and pave the way for a better future. By joining OpenDoor, you will not only be part of a cross-functional team collaborating with one of WPP’s top five global clients but also take on the challenge of transforming the world around you daily, working in innovative and unconventional ways.

Role overview WPP Media is looking for a Senior Associate Director of Planning to take a lead role in strategic initiatives and manage end-to-end planning processes. This position offers the chance to guide significant projects that impact how media planning and execution evolve at the company.

WPP Media is hiring an Account Director, Communications Planning to join the London team. This senior position leads the development of communication plans for a diverse set of clients, ensuring each campaign meets high standards and aligns with client objectives. Role overview This leadership role focuses on shaping strategic communications across multiple accounts. The Account Director manages planning processes, crafts strategies, and upholds strong client service throughout each engagement. What you will do Guide the creation and execution of communication strategies that support client goals Oversee planning activities for several accounts at once Collaborate with internal teams and clients to deliver effective campaigns Maintain and build client relationships through clear, consistent communication Ensure brand messaging remains aligned with each client’s objectives Requirements Significant experience in communications planning or a closely related area Strong leadership abilities and skill in building professional relationships Comfort managing multiple projects and shifting priorities Track record of delivering campaigns that make an impact This position is based in London, United Kingdom.