Manager, Client Finance

WHY DEPT®?

We are pioneers at heart. What this means, is that we are always leaning forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 20+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients’ problems, no matter where you are in the world. 

To be considered for this role, please submit a resume in English. 

THE ROLE: 

The manager of client finance will be responsible for owning the end-to-end financial health of assigned client projects, with a particular focus on complex creative work and cross-functional engagements. This role will partner closely with client partners and delivery teams to ensure forecasts are accurate, budgets are realistic, and projects are delivered in line with financial targets. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in forecasting, reporting, invoicing, and timesheet and budget reconciliation, along with the ability to interpret data, spot risks early, and communicate clearly with both finance and non-finance stakeholders to support sound decision-making and sustainable profitability.

WHAT YOU’LL DO: 

Financial Management

• Strategic financial business partner to Client teams and Finance leadership helping to influence positive financial management and decision making supported by data
• Development of monthly forecasts and annual Budget planning, with an ownership over revenue and expense planning, with oversight from the Director and VP
• Partner with cross functional leads to develop strategies that drive profitable growth
• Monitoring month-end close processes including but not limited to reviewing revenue recognition and journal entries, ensuring actuals are updated accurately and bringing forth any issues to be resolved for the following month
• Draft or oversee preparation of financial reporting such as month end reports, and variance analysis. Recommending areas to improve reporting, where needed
• Understand results and ability to respond to questions from Finance and Senior Leadership on key drivers impacting the P&L

Client Finance

• Partner with the Sales, Client, Operations and Legal teams in new business efforts including pricing client proposals, assisting in responding to RFP/Is and the development of budgets to maintain healthy margins 
• Partner with Client leads, Legal and Finance leadership to review statements of work including analyzing and supporting the development of new pricing models or opportunities for increased revenue 
• Review monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue versus the forecast to provide commentary and determine whether we met or exceeded financial goals, including the tracking of client margins and profitability
• Partnering with Client leads to maintain a strong knowledge of the client's business models, contractual arrangements, health of the business, and growth opportunities
• Liaise with DEPT entities on intercompany transactions inclusive of reviewing and helping to set up intercompany contracts and projects within our PMP
• Analyze, identify, and communicate areas of concern or suggested improvements within the Client Portfolio to both Finance and Client Leaders
• Evaluate fees for client staffing plans and suggest staffing and margin recommendations with the support of Finance leadership
• Ensure agency performance is consistent with contract obligations 

Other Responsibilities

• Serve as the initial FP&A point of contact for client audits
• Lead development and delivery of regular and ad hoc reporting for client teams and senior leadership, as needed
• Lead the development of process improvement initiatives with minimal oversight from Finance Leadership
• Ensure adherence to reporting deadlines for both client and finance calendars

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