Client Finance Manager: Forecasting & Profitability

DEPT®; Tandil; On-site; ARS 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Grocery card

Wi‑Fi allowance

English classes

Sport club membership

Benefits platform

Flexible vacation

Job summary

DEPT® in Buenos Aires seeks a seasoned Manager of Client Finance to own the financial health of client projects, focusing on complex creative work and cross‑functional engagements.

You will forecast, budget, bill, and reconcile timesheets to protect margins, collaborating with Sales, Client, Operations, and Legal teams. Fluency in English is required, with a proactive, data‑driven mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or business preferred.
• 2-4 years experience, 2 years experience in an Agency, preferred.
• Experience working at a Media or Creative Agency is a plus.
• Proven experience managing project financials end-to-end, including forecasting, budgeting, billing, and invoicing.
• Strong forecasting and budgeting skills, with the ability to assess the financial health and trajectory of client projects.
• Knowledge of GAAP and IFRS accounting principles and their practical application related to revenue accruals preferred (ASC 606, IFRS 15).
• Experience with Financial Systems; such as Anaplan and Netsuite, is a plus
• Exhibit judgment on when to elevate issues and when to resolve independently
• Strong analytical orientation. Skills in financial analysis, including review of financial statements and analysis of key business metrics
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel skills and Google Product Suite software applications
• Forward thinking - challenges the status quo and proactively and creatively identifies opportunities for improvement
• Ability to effectively work and communicate with both finance and non‑finance stakeholders
• Motivated self‑starter; able to effectively manage workload, prioritize and streamline tasks to ensure accuracy and ownership in work/clients/practices.
• Strong interest, or proven experience, in AI, automation, advanced analytics and emerging Finance technologies

Responsibilities

• Finance partnership with client teams and Finance leadership to influence positive financial management and decision making.
• Development of monthly forecasts and annual Budget planning with ownership over revenue and expense planning.
• Partner with cross functional leads to develop strategies that drive profitable growth.
• Monitor month-end close processes and ensure actuals are updated accurately.
• Draft or oversee preparation of financial reporting and variance analysis.
• Respond to questions from Finance and Senior Leadership on key drivers of P&L.
• Support pricing in proposals and budgeting for new business.
• Review statements of work and contribute to pricing models for increased revenue.
• Track revenue vs forecast and margins to ensure financial goals are met.
• Coordinate intercompany transactions and assess client portfolio improvements.
• Evaluate staffing plans and margin recommendations with Finance support.
• Ensure agency performance aligns with contracts.

Skills

Forecasting

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Communication

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Tools

Anaplan

Netsuite

Job description

DEPT® in Buenos Aires seeks a seasoned Manager of Client Finance to own the financial health of client projects, focusing on complex creative work and cross‑functional engagements.

You will forecast, budget, bill, and reconcile timesheets to protect margins, collaborating with Sales, Client, Operations, and Legal teams. Fluency in English is required, with a proactive, data‑driven mindset.