Finance Analyst, Client Finance

Business Overview 

IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). IPG Mediabrands manages over $47 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients across its full-service agency networks UM, Initiative and Mediahub and through its award-winning specialty business units Healix, Kinesso, MAGNA, Mediabrands Content Studio, Orion Holdings, Rapport, and the IPG Media Lab. IPG Mediabrands clients include many of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors including automotive, personal finance, consumer product goods (CPG), pharma, health and wellness, entertainment, financial services, energy, toys and gaming, direct to consumer and e-commerce, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion and beauty. The company employs more than 18,000 diverse marketing communication professionals in more than 130 countries. Learn more at www.ipgmediabrands.com. 

Position Summary

The Financial Analyst will oversee all day-to-day financial operations, liaison with Client Business Partner team, and support all other finance deliverables as related to revenue in conjunction with the Associate Director, Client Finance. Responsibilities include timely and accurate client revenue reporting, implementation of client onboarding and billing procedures, and adherence to Compliance policies.

Responsibilities

Collaboration:

• Liaise with Operations and Accounting teams on data consolidation for monthly reporting.
• Support Associate Director with monthly spend/revenue review with Client Business Partners by attending regular status meetings and managing meeting recap notes/follow-ups.
• Weekly review of accounts receivables and aging reports to maintain integrity of vendor/client relationships.
• Assist Billing Team with monthly compliance checks, preparation and tracking of credit memos.
• Coordinate with Billing, Activation and Investment teams on opening SAP Product Codes.
• Collaborate with Accounting team on reporting interagency revenue and/or payment requests.

Forecasting and Analysis:

• Assist with monthly Month-end Close process including timely review of journal entries, variance analysis, and variance commentary.
• Assist with monthly Flash reporting and quarterly forecast submissions to Senior Leadership.
• Review and analyze monthly revenue by client versus projections to prepare commentary for Senior Leadership.

Compliance:

• Ensure best practice and associated documentation (SOPs) are up to date and align with compliance policies.
• Educate internal teams on financial/operational best practices related to client billing and financial reporting.

Required Skills & Experience

2+ years of experience in a financial role is preferred, with budgeting and analysis responsibilities. Media experience is preferred.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, ability to multi task, high level of integrity, quick learner, a self-starter with ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Highly proficient in MS Office products Excel, Power Point, and Access
• Efficiency in VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, PIVOTS, etc. in Excel
• Experience with MBOX, Hyperion and SAP Vantage a plus

We See You  

At IPG Mediabrands, we are unified behind a commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging. Together, we shine through a set of shared values and behaviors. We take pride in our responsibility to our clients, communities, and to each other. We embrace differences and recognize the unique value that each of us brings to our community.  

We encourage you to apply, as unique backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences are welcomed.   

We See You at IPG Mediabrands. 

Wage and Benefits

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. To give you the ability to better meet your personal needs, and in support of your physical and emotional well-being, you will receive discretionary time off days and company-wide Appreciation Weeks and Wellness Days. 

We also offer a competitive Total Compensation package, including a competitive salary and eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award or a relevant incentive award. 

The salary range for this position is posted below.  Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee’s/applicant’s skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.   

Employment Transparency

It is the policy of Mediabrands, division of the Interpublic group, to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

For applicants to jobs in the United States: In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with Mediabrands, please email [email protected].

About IPG Mediabrands 

IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). IPG Mediabrands manages over $47 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients across its full-service agency networks UM, Initiative and Mediahub and through its award-winning specialty business units Healix, Kinesso, MAGNA, Mediabrands Content Studio, Orion Holdings, Rapport, and the IPG Media Lab. IPG Mediabrands clients include many of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors including automotive, personal finance, consumer product goods (CPG), pharma, health and wellness, entertainment, financial services, energy, toys and gaming, direct to consumer and e-commerce, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion and beauty. The company employs more than 18,000 diverse marketing communication professionals in more than 130 countries. Learn more at www.ipgmediabrands.com.