5+ years of hands-on budget management experience, preferably in the media industry
Strong interpersonal skills and a team player mentality
Experience in a fast-paced, client service environment with a positive attitude
Knowledge of various media types including digital, print, and broadcast
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with attention to detail
Proficiency in Donovan Data System and Brand FX System, with advanced Excel skills
Bachelor's degree in Business required
Responsibilities
Oversee all client budget project management activities from approval to reporting
Provide support and supervision for the media finance workflow
Develop and implement effective business management policies within the Media Finance Team
Establish and maintain strong client relationships as the primary contact for budget management
Monitor and train staff on billing processes to ensure compliance
Act as a liaison between finance and Client Teams
Serve as the main point of contact for all client billing issues
Review media purchases and track discrepancies
Analyze accounts payable and present budget reports to clients
Benefits
Medical and dental coverage
401(k) plans
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance and disability coverage
Employee discount program
Employee stock purchase program
Paid family benefits
Full Job Description
Agency: Initiative
Job Function: Finance
Job Subfunction: Finance Operations
Job Description:
Job Description
We are looking for a Media Finance 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. Responsibilities Core responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Being responsible for all activities related to client budget project management from the point of receipt of the client's approval to spend at the front-end to the compilation and presentation of the budget report and review accounts receivable on the back end
Providing core support, as well as overall supervision of the media finance workflow
Developing and implementing sound business management policies and practices within the Media Finance Team, leading to the efficient and effective operations of the Group and the media finance process specifically
Establishing and nurturing strong client relationships, serving as the primary contact for all client budget management deliverables and troubleshooting as needed to meet client expectations
Monitoring and training staff involved in the various billing processes to ensure compliance with contractual obligations in the delivery of client services
Serving as a liaison between finance and the Client Team(s)
Serving as the primary liaison between the agency and the client for budget management issues
Acting as the single dedicated point of contact for all aspects of client billings for the Group Account Director and other members of the Client Service Team and key client personnel
Reviewing of all media purchases
Tracking discrepancies
Reviewing and analyzing accounts payable
Attending periodic internal client-related or departmental meetings
Being responsible for presentation of the Budget Report to client(s)
Qualifications
5+ years' work experience with hands-on budget management experience, preferably within the media industry
A team player, be bright, a quick learner, and excellent problem solver with strong interpersonal skills
Experience in a fast-paced, client service environment; a high sense of urgency, a positive attitude
Knowledge of all media types (network, television, and radio, local, print, out-of-home, direct and digital)
Must be able to manage multiple projects and deadlines, is proactive, detail oriented, and must possess outstanding follow-through skills
Strong proficiency utilizing Donovan Data System, Brand FX System preferred with superior Excel skills
Bachelor's degree required in Business
Wage and Benefits We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. The salary range for this position is posted below. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee's/applicant's skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.
80-85K
Omnicom's policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom's corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance.
About Harrison and Star
Harrison and Star is a healthcare advertising agency that provides marketing and advertising services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. The company offers a range of services including brand strategy, creative development, digital marketing, and market research. Harrison and Star was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
