Client Finance Manager
About The Position
At Real Chemistry, making the world a healthier place isn’t just an aspiration—it’s our everyday reality. Our drive to transform healthcare is informed by our blend of deep scientific expertise, human-centred creativity, and AI-driven insights, fostering a unique environment where innovation thrives and our people are impact-obsessed. As a global agency, we provide a full suite of services across healthcare communications and marketing to our clients, including top players in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Our #LifeatRealChem culture is rooted in our people—we believe we are best together and are committed to excellence for both our clients and colleagues. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, if you share our passion for healthcare and connection, we invite you to explore our opportunities. Discover your purpose. Embrace innovation. Experience #LifeatRealChem. We are seeking a Client Finance Manager to join our growing team. This position helps run and maintain the day-to-day fiscal management of a business unit within Real Chemistry as well as works closely with Account Management, Legal and various other departments. Responsibilities include being the primary support to client finance leadership and account leads, assisting in resourcing, revenue forecasting and project management. The Client Finance Manager reports to the Director, Client Finance and must be proactive and talented at fostering collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-growing global company! This position is a perfect fit for you if: Our Company values – Best Together, Impact-Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always and Accountability with an “I” – really speak to you. You are adaptable, resilient, and OK with adjusting your scope, responsibilities, and focus as we grow. When things change, so do we. We’re always evolving. You are proactive, driven, and resourceful with strong prioritization skills and a desire to dive into the data. You are highly organized self-starter, able to work independently and under tight deadlines.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business Administration is required.
- 4+ years Client Finance/FP&A/Finance experience.
- Experience with enterprise level financial systems, NetSuite/Open Air is a plus.
- Experience working in Advertising/Public Relations firm essential
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, Word, and Outlook. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Must possess sound judgment skills & be self-motivated with the ability to work independently to deliver quality work.
- Adjust priorities to respond to pressing and changing demands; meet deadlines by managing time & priorities.
- Appropriately involve others in a process or decision to ensure their support.
- Maintain working knowledge of functional area policies and procedures and general knowledge of company policy and procedures.
- Deliver proactive data that is relevant & whereby key decisions can be made.
- Professional communication manner and ability to triage messages when appropriate.
- Exhibit a positive, pro-active “can do” attitude with all team members and is willing to pitch in whenever needed.
Responsibilities
- Manage and prepare revenue reporting – Weekly, Monthly, YTD, FY.
- Revenue analysis and variance analysis.
- Prepare budget and forecasts.
- Analyze staffing, utilization and billability.
- Manage SOW review and processing.
- Ensure client scope approvals and manage PO's.
- Effectively manage and track projects.
- Ensure timely billing of agency fees and out of pocket expenses.
- Manage recurring project status meetings.
- Assist with AR, WIP, Accrued and Deferred analysis.
- Assist with Audit requests.
- Collaborate with rest of Finance team.
- Gatekeeper for MSAs.
Benefits
- Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, tailored to your region. Globally, this includes offices in our key markets with free snacks to keep you running all day long, generous holiday and paid time off, options for private medical, dental, and vison plans, and support in saving for the future.
- Other perks include mental wellness coaching and support and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
