Client Finance Analyst

GMR Marketing•New Berlin, WI

4h•$60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

ABOUT GMR MARKETING We are the Experience Agency Making Unforgettable Stories Born of Humanity NOT JUST EXPERIENTIAL. EXPERIENCE. The lines have blurred. People live in the physical, digital, and social worlds all at once, and your brand experiences should do the same. NOT JUST TELLING. MAKING. The best stories are lived, not heard. Make an immersive world for people to explore so they can experience something they’ll never forget. NOT JUST CONSUMERS. HUMANS. It all starts with the human. If you want to make a lasting impact, look beyond the wallet to understand what motivates and inspires people. GMR is looking for a detail-oriented and analytical finance professional to join our team as a Client Finance Analyst. Reporting to the Program Finance Manager, this role plays a critical part in supporting our marketing programs by owning financial management from budgeting through reporting and compliance. In this role, you will take independent ownership of one or more programs from a financial standpoint, with a strong focus on budget oversight, financial reporting, and compliance. You’ll partner closely with cross-functional internal marketing and support teams to ensure financial accuracy, transparency, and alignment with program goals. You will thrive in this role if you are highly organized, proactive, and confident navigating complex financial details in a fast-paced agency environment. If you enjoy collaborating across teams, managing budgets with precision, and contributing to operational excellence, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

Budget Management & Financial Ownership. You’ll independently manage the financial health of assigned programs, tracking actual expenditures, maintaining forecasts, and ensuring alignment with approved budgets. You’ll collaborate daily with marketing team members to assess financial impacts of program updates and changes, manage budget creation, and prepare client-requested financial reports, scenarios, and analyses that provide clear insight into program performance.
Financial Reporting & Analysis. You’ll prepare and deliver monthly and quarterly financial reporting, including budget vs. actual variance reports, reforecasts, and accruals. Your attention to detail and analytical mindset will help ensure accurate reporting and clear communication of financial performance to internal and client partners.
Financial Compliance & Invoice Management. You’ll help ensure compliance with GMR and client financial controls by reviewing client billings against signed agreements, approved operating budgets, and MSAs. This includes detailed review of third-party contracts, vendor billings, and GMR purchase orders to ensure scope alignment, budget accuracy, and adherence to purchasing guidelines.
Cash & Asset Management. You’ll oversee daily, weekly, and monthly cash management activities and maintain the master asset list, helping ensure financial accuracy and accountability across programs.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Support. You’ll act as a financial consultant to internal marketing teams, offering guidance on budget allowances, purchasing procedures, compliance requirements, and financial best practices. You’ll collaborate with internal support teams, support special projects, and contribute to identifying process efficiencies and cost-saving initiatives.
Dynamic & Detail-Oriented Mindset. You take full ownership of the programs you manage, holding yourself accountable for financial accuracy, timelines, and outcomes. You are a proactive problem-solver who works independently while staying closely connected to cross-functional partners across multiple departments. You communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, adapting your approach based on audience and context, while managing sensitive financial information with discretion. You stay organized under competing priorities and remain flexible as programs evolve, ensuring alignment and trust across teams.