Manager, Budget and Finance

Omnicom Media US•New York, NY

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Omnicom Media (OM), the media services division of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) – delivers transformational experiences for consumers, clients, and talent. Powered by the Omni marketing orchestration system, OM connects best-in-class capabilities that enable our full-service media agencies OMD, PHD, and Hearts & Science to deliver more relevant and actionable consumer experiences, more productive and proactive client experiences, and more collaborative and rewarding talent experiences for the more than 24,000 people serving the world’s leading brands in OM agencies around the globe. Omnicom Media is looking for a Budget Project Manager, who oversees and coordinates all aspects of client budget management. This position acts as the relationship and account manager for all financially related client matters.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, preferably Accounting or Finance
2+ years’ work experience with hands on budget management experience, preferably within the media industry
Experience in a fast paced, media environment; a high sense of urgency, and a positive attitude.
Must be a team player, a quick learner, and good problem solver.
Extreme attention to detail and highly organized
Intellectual curiosity and excellent problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proactive and detail oriented
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines for multiple stakeholders
Ability to employ critical thinking and develop proof through analysis
The ideal candidate will possess client management experience, strong interpersonal skills, and strong technical skills
Superior Excel skills
Knowledge of all media types; network (television and radio), local, print, out-of-home, direct and digital.
Ability to quickly learn multiple software applications
Be a resource for multiple teams and work across multiple disciplines to coordinate projects and deadlines

Nice To Haves

Strong proficiency utilizing DDS/Media Ocean and D365 preferred
Experience with Media billing and/or buying/strategy is a plus

Responsibilities

This role encompasses all financial transactions, including but not limited to client budget reporting, planned versus actual, projections and forecasts, client billing, discrepancy management, client receivables, and vendor payables.
This individual is a trusted liaison among the Media Strategy team, internal finance, and the client.
The objective is to develop and implement sound business management practices within the Client Finance Group.
The manager will champion the budget management process from end-to-end, enforcing the workflow processes across all departments and ensuring quality control throughout.
Management of the client billing function and monitoring actual expenditures to budget
Management of client receivables
Development of cash projections
Review of all media purchases
Track discrepancies
Attendance at periodic internal client-related or departmental meetings
Presentation of the Budget Report to client(s)