Senior Client Finance Manager

Real Chemistry • Chicago, MA

11h • $100,000 - $115,000 • Hybrid

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. Job Summary We are looking for a Senior Client Finance Manager at Real Chemistry to run the day-to-day fiscal  for a portfolio of clients. This key role partners with business leads, Account Management, Legal, Resource and other departments, assisting in revenue forecasting, reporting, resourcing, and project management. The right candidate must be proactive and talented at fostering collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders. This is a great opportunity to join a $500M+ dynamic, fast-growing global agency!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration
• 5+ years’ Client Finance/FP&A/Finance experience
• Experience with enterprise level financial systems; NetSuite/Open Air a plus
• Experience working in Advertising/Public Relations/Marketing firm preferred
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products, Word, and Outlook
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel essential
• Must possess sound judgment skills & be self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• 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
• Function as financial and strategic partner to account leads
• Analyze staffing utilization and billability
• Manage SOW review and processing
• Ensure client scope approvals and manage POs
• 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 senior finance leadership
• 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.
• Learn more about our great benefits and perks and search specific offerings in your region at: www.realchemistrybenefits.com .
• We have office locations in cities in the US, UK, and Europe with many employees and clients that serve as hubs where and when they need us.
• For employees who are within an hour of one of our offices, we expect attendance in the office two days per week, either at a Real Chemistry office or onsite with clients.
• We are also actively opening new office locations, so if one opens near you, our Real HART policy will apply.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees