Associate Director, Global Commercial (Finance)

TL;DR

Associate Director, Global Commercial (Finance): Driving commercial success for multi-million-dollar international contracts with an accent on leading complex negotiations, ensuring contract compliance, and maximising profitability. Focus on developing competitive pricing models, managing client portfolios, and fostering strong client and internal stakeholder relationships.

Location: Hybrid (London, UK). Must be based in the UK and have the right to work in this location. Teams are in the office around four days a week.

Company

hirify.global is a global media collective that uses creativity to build better futures for its people, planet, clients, and communities.

What you will do

• Identify and pursue opportunities for revenue growth and develop competitive pricing and remuneration models.
• Oversee all commercial aspects of assigned client accounts, ensuring contract compliance and effective incentive management.
• Serve as the primary commercial contact for global clients, fostering strong relationships and providing expert commercial guidance.
• Lead and manage client contract negotiations, ensuring favourable terms and conditions with legal team support.
• Support client contract compliance audits, collaborating with internal teams.
• Support, mentor, and guide direct reports, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

Requirements

• Ability to manage overall financial performance and drive revenue, profit, and cash flow of clients.
• Deep understanding of various pricing models and ability to recommend and implement changes to optimize financial outcomes.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.
• Experience of negotiating client contracts.
• Progressive experience in commercial management, client finance, or business affairs, with a proven track record of managing and mentoring a team.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting, applying, and negotiating contract terms in a client-facing role.
• Proficiency in Excel, including experience with financial modelling and data analysis.
• Must be based in the UK and have the right to work in this location.

Nice to have

• Experience of working in a media agency.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work approach with teams in the office around four days a week.
• Access to global hirify.global & WPP networks for professional growth and learning.
• Employee resource groups and frequent in-office events.
• Competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance.
• Significant paid time off and preferential partner discounts.
• Employee mental health awareness days.