Senior Manager, Budget Project Management

Omnicom Media US PHD•Chicago, IL

2d•$50,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

PHD is a global communications planning and media buying agency network delivering smart strategic thinking and creative innovation for the world’s leading brands. Brilliant media thinking is in our DNA. A culture of thought-leadership, creativity and innovation has seen us grow from a challenger agency in the UK, to a global leader with over 6,000 employees in over 100 offices worldwide. We combine the latest industry insight with the best creative minds to produce planning innovation and create award-winning work for some of the world’s largest advertisers. Finding a better way is our ethos and sums up how we approach everything – from a new client brief to the way we work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, preferably Accounting or Finance
4-6 years related work experience; marketing/advertising industry experience a plus
Prior client management experience required
Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast paced, client service environment
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines for multiple stakeholders
Intellectual curiosity and excellent problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal skills and positive attitude
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proactive and detail oriented
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
Ability to quickly learn multiple software applications
The ideal candidate will possess client management experience, strong interpersonal skills, and strong technical skills

Responsibilities

Manage client finance efforts for multiple clients, working internally across business units and externally with clients
Take ownership of the client finance workflow, including budget management, billing, reporting, and accounts receivable management
Plan and coordinate client finance deliverables across business units to ensure timeliness and quality
Function as the primary liaison between the agency Budget Management Group, agency business units, and clients for all client finance matters
Communicate effectively and responsibly within agency network and externally to clients - Establish and nurture strong relationships with clients and agency business units alike
Attend periodic client and departmental meetings as needed