Manager, Global FP&A and Corporate

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 Global Finance Manager reports to the Associate Director, Global Finance and will assist in managing corporate costs, financial reporting, planning and analysis process for Mediabrands Corporate and Global. This role involves preparing various reports, managing budgets, and providing insightful analysis on the financial performance of the corporate functions. This position requires a motivated Finance professional who must be able to manage and complete multiple projects in a timely and efficient manner. For the right candidate, this position provides an excellent opportunity to be a key member of a dynamic global corporate finance team, with exposure to various aspects of financial planning and analysis and financial management, while also helping to manage and develop the financial analyst on the team.

Responsibilities

Manage P&Ls across corporate and capability centers, prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting including variance analysis

Oversee monthly invoicing process, including intercompany allocations and recharges including pass through costs, salary and travel charges

Work directly with Accounting team on invoice approvals and accruals

Consolidate budget/flash submissions and financial results for Global entities

Analyze financial results and communicate key messages to senior members of the FP&A team

Assist in analysis and presentation of strategic materials for key management meetings and act as a key liaison to US CFO

Ad-hoc projects for senior management and parent company

Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Finance and/or Accounting, Business or Math related field preferred

Minimum of 4 years of financial planning and analysis and/or budget experience

Experience with budgeting and forecasting annual, quarterly, and monthly results

Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, V-Lookups, etc.

Discretion in handling confidential information in a professional manner

Ability to learn and utilize several online platforms including SAP/Hyperion

Solid financial analysis skills and comfort with numbers

Demonstrates team collaboration skills

Ability to work independently

Proven experience presenting information orally and in writing

Experience in a fast-paced environment; a high sense of urgency, a positive attitude

Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines; possession of strong organizational and time-management skills, and the ability to understand and establish appropriate priorities

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