Finance Business Partner

Hepmil Media Group (HMG), part of Publicis Groupe, is a digital creator and content agency. We partner over 3,000 content creators across the SEA region, and are uniquely positioned to empower brands looking to create thumbstopping content. As operators of content platforms SGAG, MGAG, PGAG and MCRI, we are experts at engaging Gen Z and young millennials through hyper-localized entertaining content across TikTok, Instagram and more. Learn more about HMG at www.hepmil.com .

HEPMIL Indonesia is looking for a Finance Business Partner to join our growing team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership

• Act as the strategic finance co-pilot to the Executive Leadership Team and Regional CFO, shaping long-term business strategy, pricing, and expansion models.
• Evaluate high-stakes business opportunities, potential joint ventures, new monetization channels, and strategic commercial commitments in Indonesia.
• Drive executive-level decision-making by translating complex financial, operational, and macroeconomic data into clear strategic options and trade-off analyses.
• Build high-trust relationships across creative, commercial, and operational units, embedding a strict continuous-improvement and ROI-driven mindset across non-finance leadership.

2. Commercial FP&A & Growth Optimization

• Lead the end-to-end annual budgeting, dynamic forecasting, and long-range financial planning (LRFP) processes for HEPMIL Indonesia, aligning local targets with regional strategic imperatives.
• Champion a high-performance "Cash Culture," taking full ownership of Net Working Capital (NWC) optimization, receivables strategy, and operational cash-flow performance.
• Oversee commercial deal structuring, client profitability modeling, creator payout economics, and margin optimization strategies across MGAG and HCN operations.
• Establish advanced KPI frameworks and deliver variance analytics that pinpoint operational gaps, profit leaks, and revenue-acceleration opportunities.

3. Governance, Compliance & Capital Control

• Oversee the integrity, completeness, and executive presentation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting cycles.
• Ensure strict compliance with IFRS, local tax legislation, and corporate governance standards.
• Serve as the senior liaison for internal and external audits, banking partners, and tax authorities in Indonesia.
• Partner with regional finance leadership to design, implement, and maintain rigorous financial risk management policies and internal controls.

4. Team Leadership & Organizational Impact

• Coach, mentor, and build high-performing finance talent within the local entity.
• Lead cross-functional finance projects and digital transformation initiatives (e.g., ERP/financial software upgrades, automation, analytics dashboards).

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accountancy, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Professional Qualifications: Mandatory professional certification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA, MIA, or equivalent).
• Experience: 10 to 15 years of progressive corporate finance, FP&A, or commercial finance experience. Proven track record in a fast-paced media, agency, tech startup, or scale-up environment is strongly preferred.
• Accounting & Tax Standards: Deep technical expertise in IFRS, corporate secretarial compliance, and Indonesian corporate and indirect tax frameworks (SST, Income Tax Act).
• Systems Proficiency: High proficiency with modern cloud ERP/accounting platforms (e.g., Xero, NetSuite, or SAP), advanced Excel financial modeling, and BI/visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Leadership & Influence: Demonstrated executive presence with the confidence to challenge senior business stakeholders and negotiate high-value commercial terms.
• Strategic Vision: Outstanding analytical, problem-solving, and commercial acumen—capable of balancing high-level strategy with grounded operational execution.
• Language Skills: Professional fluency in English (written and spoken) is required. Professional proficiency in Bahasa is highly advantageous to interface effectively with local partners and regulatory bodies.

Why Join HEPMIL Indonesia?

• Leadership Scope: High-visibility role partnering directly with C-Suite executives across local and regional levels.
• Dynamic Culture: Be part of a fast-growing, creator-first media network shaping youth and digital culture across Southeast Asia.
• Competitive Package: Hybrid work flexibility, competitive compensation, leadership development, and comprehensive health and wellness benefits.