Associate, Commercial Finance

Job Description

The purpose of the Commercial Finance Analyst role is to assist the Commercial Finance team in the overall financial management of our clients, their commercial agreement, reporting and general day-to-day activities. In addition, this role will focus on partnering and supporting the international markets in relation to contractual reporting such as utilization and cash flow, as well as special projects.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Finance

• • Support the Director with collection, preparation, management, and compilation of all client financial deliverables pertaining to Contractual Reporting
  • Responsible for consolidation, management and analysis of data and staff plans for International Markets for a Client along with necessary communications with Markets
  • Work closely with the Markets and sister agencies in the U.S. to ensure their reporting submissions are timely and accurate
  • Prepare, review and distribute monthly financial reports to account leads and finance teams
  • Prepare and provide reporting on Staff Utilization as well as manage time keeping related process for the client teams
  • Serve as the main contact and lead on management of T&E budgets and processes for the client
  • Develop, maintain and distribute ad-hoc reports and financial models as needed
  • Assist Directors of Commercial Finance and Commercial Finance team with special projects
  • Provide proactive analytical support and other ad hoc financial analyses to the business leaders
  • The role of the Analyst demands attention to detail that removes the possibility of careless errors

Client & Internal Relationships

• • Develop and maintain relationships with agency personnel related to financial processes and deliverables
  • Work with client teams to ensure revenue tracking systems are up to date

Strategic Thinking & Leadership

• • Is approachable and solution-oriented when presented with problems/issues by staff and team
  • Breaks down problems and issues into critical parts which can be resolved

Communications Skills

• • Express oneself clearly and concisely in oral communications
  • Write in a clear, compelling, and concise manner
  • Organize ideas and information logically and sequentially
  • Able to tailor communications appropriately depending on audience

Qualifications

• • Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting Required
  • Minimum of 1 Years Experience in FP&A or Client Finance from an advertising/marketing/media/communications environment
  • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel
  • Initiative and ability to manage multiple projects as well as strong follow through skills
  • Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills (written and oral)
  • Superior organization abilities, strong attention of detail, and advanced project management/customer service skills
  • This position is responsible for handling highly confidential information, requiring an ability to maintain and display high ethical standards including confidentiality, discretion, and exemplary judgment with respect to such information.

DEVELOPMENT GOALS:

Experience needed to proceed to the next level:

• • Demonstrated ownership of assigned tasks and responsibilities
  • Regarded internally at Dentsu Aegis Network as a “go to person”
  • Displays sound business judgment internally
  • Motivation to participate in agency development and new business
  • Serves as a Dentsu Aegis Network ambassador and demonstrates grace in challenging internal/external scenarios

Additional Information

The anticipated salary range for this position is $55,000-$60,000. Salary is based on a wide range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography.  A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit https://dentsubenefitsplus.com/  

Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds encouraged to apply.
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