Client Finance Manager

<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong>Who we are:</strong></h3> <p>Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.</p> <p>WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP) is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit <a href="WPP.com">WPP.com</a> </p> <p>For more information visit <a href="https://www.bursonglobal.com/">bursonglobal.com</a> and follow us on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/burson/posts/?feedView=all">LinkedIn</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/burson.global/?hl=en">Instagram</a>.</p></div><h3><strong>More about the role:</strong></h3> <p>Burson is seeking a strong Client Finance Manager to support key areas of our business. This role will join a collaborative finance team that partners closely with practice leadership and client leads to help manage the financial health of the business. Reporting to the EVP, Finance Director, this role will be primarily responsible for:</p> <ul> <li>Leading day-to-day client finance support across a portfolio of accounts.</li> <li>Managing core finance activities tied to revenue recognition, contract grid management, forecasting, billing coordination, and financial oversight.</li> <li>Partnering closely with client leads and practice leadership to understand account activity, anticipate changes in scope or pacing, and ensure accurate financial treatment.</li> <li>Working across finance systems and reporting tools, including Excel, Maconomy, and SAP, to maintain strong financial controls and support business decision-making.</li> <li>Bringing a highly detail-oriented, organized, and hands-on approach to the role while helping the team navigate a fast-moving and closely scrutinized financial environment.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>What you'll do:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Serve as a trusted finance partner to account and practice leaders, maintaining regular communication on account statu