Senior Manager, Media Finance

Adelphi Group•New York, NY

1d•$50,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Omnicom Media is seeking a Senior Manager, Media Finance to lead the financial management and operational oversight of client media investments. The role is responsible for billing, budget management, reporting, compliance, and team leadership, while supporting financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and client service. The Senior Manager partners with client teams, media investment teams, finance, and procurement stakeholders; manages financial risk and process improvement; and delivers actionable insights to agency and client leadership. The role serves as the primary financial lead and advisor for client media finance matters, overseeing the end-to-end process from budget authorization and media purchasing through vendor payment and client billing. It manages client budgets and financial operations, including authorizations, purchase orders, billing, revenue recognition, vendor payments, forecasting, accruals, reconciliations, cash flow, and month-end close support. The Senior Manager also leads financial reporting, analysis, audits, and governance, and oversees accounts payable and accounts receivable activities. The position manages, mentors, and develops a team of Media Finance professionals, providing workflow guidance, training, quality reviews, resource planning, and support for professional development and process optimization. Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office at least three days per week, to the extent permissible by local law, unless additional in-office days are directed by the agency or manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least 4 years of progressive experience in finance, media finance, budget management, or client financial operations; media agency experience is preferred.
Proven experience managing client financial relationships and leading cross-functional teams.
Strong understanding of media financial operations, including budgeting, billing, reconciliations, forecasting, and revenue recognition.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and media financial systems such as MediaOcean/Prisma, DDS, or similar platforms.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial reporting capabilities.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting large, complex media accounts with significant budget oversight.
Knowledge of major media channels, including television, radio, digital, social, programmatic, print, out-of-home, and emerging media.
Experience supporting client audits, procurement initiatives, and financial compliance programs.
Demonstrated success leading process improvement and operational transformation initiatives.
Prior people management experience with a proven track record of developing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary financial lead and trusted advisor for client-related media finance matters.
Manage the end-to-end media financial process, from budget authorization and media purchasing through vendor payment and client billing.
Partner with Strategy, Investment, Client Service, Procurement, and Client Finance teams to ensure financial alignment and operational excellence.
Build and maintain relationships with client Procurement, Brand Management, Finance, and Accounting stakeholders.
Act as the primary escalation point for budget issues, financial inquiries, and complex billing matters.
Lead client financial discussions and presentations, providing budget insights, spending forecasts, reconciliations, and recommendations.
Oversee client budget management and ensure financial accuracy, compliance, and adherence to agency and client requirements.
Review and approve media authorizations, purchase orders, billing documentation, and financial deliverables.
Monitor media spend, identify discrepancies, and drive timely resolution of financial issues.
Ensure accurate client billing, revenue recognition, vendor payments, and cash flow management.
Manage financial forecasting, budget tracking, accruals, reconciliations, and month-end close support activities.
Partner with Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Media Reconciliation, and Corporate Finance teams to resolve issues and improve processes.
Lead preparation, analysis, and presentation of client budget reports, financial summaries, and executive-level reporting packages.
Deliver regular financial performance updates and insights to agency and client leadership.
Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with client contracts, agency policies, and financial controls.
Collaborate with Accountability, Investment, and Finance teams to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
Establish and maintain financial governance standards, documentation, and best practices.
Manage, mentor, and develop a team of Media Finance professionals, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Provide guidance, training, and oversight across the media finance workflow.
Review team deliverables for quality and ensure adherence to established processes and service standards.
Drive knowledge sharing and professional development initiatives within the team.
Support resource planning, workload management, and process optimization.
Oversee client, vendor, and internal accounts payable and accounts receivable activities to ensure timely and accurate invoice, payment, and collection processing.
Partner with internal finance teams and external stakeholders to resolve payment discrepancies, billing issues, and aged receivables.
Monitor outstanding balances and proactively mitigate financial risk.
Ensure compliance with client payment terms, vendor agreements, and agency financial policies.