Manager, Media Finance
About The Position
Omnicom Media is seeking a Manager, Media Finance to oversee and coordinate client budget management and act as the relationship and account manager for financially related client matters. The role manages client budget projects from receipt of spending approval through preparation and presentation of budget reports, and includes reviewing accounts receivable, media purchases, discrepancies, and accounts payable. The position also provides support and supervision for budget-management workflows, develops sound business-management practices, and serves as a key liaison among clients, agency teams, and the Client Budget Management Group. The role requires strong client-service, problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills, along with knowledge of a range of media types and hands-on budget-management experience. The position is expected to work in the office at least three days per week, unless additional in-office days are directed by the agency or manager.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of work experience with hands-on budget management experience.
- Team-oriented, bright, quick learner, and excellent problem solver with strong interpersonal skills.
- Experience in a fast-paced, client-service environment, with a high sense of urgency and a positive attitude.
- Knowledge of media types including network, television, radio, local, print, out-of-home, direct, and digital.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines; proactive, detail-oriented, and strong follow-through skills.
- Strong proficiency with MediaOcean and SAP, and superior Excel skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, with a major in Accounting or Finance.
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on budget management experience within the media industry is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage client budget projects from receipt of client approval to spend through compilation and presentation of budget reports, including reviewing accounts receivable.
- Provide core support and overall supervision of the budget project management workflow.
- Develop and implement business management policies and practices that support efficient and effective operations of the Client Budget Management Group and its budget management process.
- Establish and maintain client relationships, serve as the primary contact for client budget management deliverables, and troubleshoot to meet client expectations.
- Monitor and train staff involved in billing processes to ensure compliance with contractual obligations in delivering client services.
- Serve as a liaison between the Client Budget Management Group and Client Teams.
- Serve as the primary agency-client liaison for budget management issues.
- Act as the dedicated point of contact for client billing matters for the Group Account Director, Client Service Team members, and key client personnel.
- Assist the Associate Director with the client Burn report.
- Assist in creating client reports due after monthly billing is completed.
- Review media purchases and track discrepancies.
- Review and analyze accounts payable.
- Attend periodic internal client-related or departmental meetings.
- Present budget reports to clients.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
