Junior Client Finance Analyst

Monks is a digital-first marketing and advertising services company connecting the dots across content, data & digital media and technology services. Inspired by the connectivity and flexibility of technology APIs, Monks’ single-P&L model offers brands seamless access to a nearly 6,000-strong team of digital talent organized across 57 talent hubs in 33 countries. 

With us, you'll find a diverse group of colleagues with different backgrounds and perspectives. We believe everyone has something of value to offer, and that sustaining a truly diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace begins with fostering an environment where people can be themselves, authentically, every day. We want to build something with the potential to change the heart of our industry, and we’d love to include your unique perspective. 

Description 

Now, about the opportunity: In this supporting Client Finance position at Monks, you are a trusted finance expert supporting one or more Account Leads and a Client Finance Lead. You will develop an understanding of the client team’s business priorities, drive continuous financial improvements and maintain billing & reporting accuracy for the business. This is a role where you’ll partner across the global finance and operations teams as an advocate for process and an integrator of teams. You will be a liaison between regional invoicing teams and your client team, reporting into a Client Finance Lead supporting North America business. Our ideal candidate is a fast and flexible go-getter who jumps on new opportunities, with a natural aptitude for collaboration and a strong grounding in finance. 

In this role you will: 

• Support annual budgeting, monthly forecasting and close to guide strategic and tactical decision making
• Specific activities will span everything from: MSA/SOW contract reviewing, client invoicing, project financial tracking, employee utilization tracking, vendor management and reconciliation, variance commentary writing, margin analysis, completing client/internal reporting templates
• Analyze information and deliver insights to make initiatives more efficient and effective 
• Support key account leaders through analytics, reporting, and regular meetings 
• Provide analysis of trends and forecasts and recommend actions for optimization
• Accurately track actual versus forecasted expenses
• Be a finance and operations system expert

Experience you already have:

• 2+ years of experience in Client Finance, FP&A or similar Finance/Accounting position
• Accounting/Finance degree with knowledge of accounting principles and applications; CPA equivalent or audit experience a plus
• Finance experience with the Professional services industry a plus (Agency, Consulting etc)
• Advanced knowledge of Excel/Google spreadsheets 
• Self-driven and able to complete month end tasks with minimal oversight 
• Problem solver who can consistently think outside of the box to develop solutions to accounting/reporting challenges 
• Familiar with accounting software (Netsuite is our ERP)
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills 

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