Financial Analyst, Client Finance

Company description

About Us

With a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at center of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward.

With more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, Starcom partners with the world's leading marketers and brands.

Within Canada, Starcom is a part of Publicis Media within Publicis Groupe, one of the world’s leading communications groups. Our team spans across our Windsor, Toronto and Montreal offices. We truly love the world of Media and Advertising. We see the planning and buying process as art. However, it is an art that is always best when backed by the science of empirical data.

You will be joining a well recognised agency with credentials:

• Great Places to Work certified three years in a row
• Only communications company to be ranked in LinkedIn’s Top 25 Great Places to Work
• 2022 Media Agency of the Year
• 2023 Media Agency of the Year finalist

What we Offer

• Work Your World program enabling you to experience working from anywhere in Canada or overseas for up to 6 weeks a year
• Extended long weekends throughout the year with an additional day off each long weekend
• Wellness & Tech benefits to support what’s most important to you
• Birthday leave
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform as well as a Professional Development Allowance
• Local and Global Mobility within the Publicis Groupe network

Overview

We are looking for a positive team player who is professional and can manage confidential information with discretion. You will be responsible for Financial Stewardship of our Clients and Vendor Partners. Analysts are equipped with knowledge of billing procedures, vendor reconciliation, accounts receivables as well as develop a knowledge of revenue and its impact to the organization.

You show great attention to detail, as well as show consistency and strong communication skills both written and oral. You will work with multiple departments both local and offshore to achieve accurate financial development.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain client financial communication and relationships both internally and externally
• Liaison with our agency partners (ex. Shared Services) on Client billing information and distribution requirements
• Manage monthly client budget control reports (BCR) and reports required for proper financial reporting (ex. Authorize)
• Generate specialized ad hoc reports as requested by clients: accruals, brand reporting, ytd spend, aging, PO reporting, incentives, etc.
• Work with clients to resolve their inquiries on billing (spend, receivables, overbilling, etc) quickly to ensure timely cash receipt.
• Assist with discrepancy monitoring and clearances as vendor and/or client deadline dates approach.
• Work with clients on monthly accruals and year-end reconciliation as is requested
• Work on and support all aspects of Accounts Receivables with our Shared Service partners and clients as is needed

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in finance or finance affiliates, experience in the media industry is preferred and an asset
• MS Office skills: Excellent Excel skills required; MediaOcean or SAP knowledge is required; or equivalent media platform
• Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, multi-tasking, and execution skills
• A positive attitude, willingness to be flexible, desire to contribute to team objectives
• Detail-oriented, organized, able to meet deadlines, able to prioritize multiple tasks

Additional information

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process upon request.

Salary

Transparency matters to us. The salary range for this position is $45k- 50k per year. Actual compensation within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and applicable certifications. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on current market data.

AI Use

We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications or analyzing resumes. These tools assist our recruitment team but never replace human decision-making. We believe in a human-first approach, where your experience and potential are recognized by people.

Starcom is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We create and nurture a vibrant work environment that celebrates, values and leverages all aspects of diversity and inclusiveness, attracts world-class talent and serves as the industry benchmark for best practices.

We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide appropriate accommodation for candidates with disabilities or accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process, upon request. Please contact our recruiter for any questions, accommodations or specific requests. We thank all candidates for their interest in Starcom however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.