Manager, Finance Operations

Agency:

Omnicom Media

Job Function:

Finance

Job Subfunction:

Finance Operations

Job Description:

This individual should be highly analytical and use critical thinking. A main aspect of this role will be to work in excel to aggregate data and use power queries to identify balances across Mediabrands using multiple data sets. This individual should have strong communication skills to execute dialogue amongst various teams. A media background is recommended to ensure understanding of the media landscape and full transaction history from client billing to vendor payment.

This role is reporting heavy with weekly due dates and check-ins. This individual should be able to project manage and speak to every detail in the workflow.

This individual will lead smaller projects or oversee specific components of larger initiatives. Addresses non-routine problems and contributes to process improvements by applying technical or professional expertise. Decision-making is informed by established practices and past experience, ensuring effective and informed outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships through effective project management of media deliverables and proactive problem solving.
• Provide financial reporting, on an as need basis, for a range of client deliverables.
• Schedule and lead monthly billing meetings with appropriate departments.
• Update regular status reports and communicate with media teams internally.
• Provide reporting of client activity internally to finance and accounting teams for forecasting, A/R tracking, and vendor reconciliation purposes..
• Partake in piloting new or enhanced system functionality and processes.
• Lead ad hoc cross-departmental training sessions, as needed, related to various general or client specific financial systems and processes.
• Participate in related interdepartmental projects and agency meetings.
• Address any ad hoc finance and billing requests internally 

Desired Skills & Experience

• Proven ability to handle multiple priorities/tasks and consistently meet deadlines.
• Able to communicate clearly and concisely through email.
• Superior attention to detail.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills with familiarity of entire Microsoft Office suite including power queries.
• Comfortable working in various legacy and proprietary computer systems.
• Works well under pressure.

 

50,000-95,000

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