Financial & commercial partner to Client Business Leads (Account Directors) tasked with maintaining fluid knowledge of client’s business models, contractual arrangements, key strengths and opportunities. Continually advise business partners and Finance Leadership on issues within client portfolio that impact the business
Strategize and contribute to revenue growth efforts, staffing efficiencies and client matters with Executive Management, Managing Directors, Group Account Directors and other Senior Management
Interact with client Marketing and Procurement teams as needed (e.g. client contract negotiations)
Bring financial acumen for new service lines, clients or segments, including but not limited to go-to-market, pricing scenarios, forecasts, and launch readiness from Finance; e.g., coordinating with Billing/Revenue and Accounting
Oversee excellence in client-initiated and internal auditing and related requests
Support RFP requests including but not limited to financial models, pricing, bid strategy, total value analysis, and presenting financials to the RFP review team (CEO, CFO, SVPs)
Strategic Planning & Analysis
Coordinate the annual budget and monthly forecast process alongside FP&A team, including coordination of the planning cycle with functional teams and business units
Define and analyze key areas of the business, including client profitability and staff utilization
Liaison with sister agencies Resolution Media, Accuen, Optimum Sports, Annalect and other Creative agencies BBDO and DDB.
Assist in preparation of agency’s annual plan presentation materials
Financial Reporting & General Contributions
Manage the month-end close process, including review, journal entry submission and reporting package preparation. Hands on review of revenue, monthly close and monthly reforecasts with variance analysis
Maintain accountability for proper forecasting, accounting, and recording of client billings and revenue consistent with company policies and GAAP
Provide monthly analysis and reporting on Accrued and Deferred Revenue to Controller’s Group
Provide ad hoc analyses and projects as needed
Develop and mentor staffing
Experience and Reporting Structure
Report to Senior Director of Finance
Strong interaction with PHD CFO, SVP Finance, US Senior Finance Director, Corp Finance team and the Controller group
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance (CPA and/or MBA equivalent a plus)
Experience in Media or Advertising is a plus but not required
experience in FP&A, corporate or client finance, or related field
3 or more years of audit or equivalent experience ensuring the accuracy of financial data (Big 4/National accounting firm experience a plus)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Detail oriented, good organizational skills and persistent
Team player who can function well in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects and work within strict deadlines
Strong proficiency in MS Excel
Reporting functions will require ability to quickly understand Cognos, TM1 and AX Financial systems
Ability to organize and work with large amounts of information and manage multiple project priorities
Extremely well-organized with strong people skills and ability to evaluate and communicate with Clients and Agency leaders
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance
Industries
Advertising Services
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