Analyst, Media Finance Operations

IPG Mediabrands Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in Toronto is seeking an Analyst for Media Finance Operations. This role involves maintaining budget control reports, liaising with finance and clients about billing issues, and working with Excel. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and strong communication skills. Generous paid time off and a flexible hybrid work model are offered.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Flexible hybrid work model

Formal training opportunities

Growth within global network

Qualifications

• University graduate in Finance or Accounting; Bachelor’s degree required.
• Entry-level experience in Financial or Accounting roles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain client budget control reports.
• Liaise with finance and clients regarding billing issues.
• Approve draft billing before issuing to clients.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management abilities

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Professional background in Marketing or Advertising

Tools

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

Financial systems

Job description

Overview

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The role of Media Finance Operations Analyst is responsible for maintaining all client budget control reports, and acting as a liaison between Finance, our media agencies, and the client. This role requires strong organizational skills, ability to meet tight deadlines, work independently and within a team. The successful candidate will interact daily with internal groups (e.g., media teams, local finance, IPG Omaha Shared Services) as well as marketing and finance groups at the client, and should demonstrate a high degree of professionalism in conduct and communications.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting up and maintaining Budget Control Reports (BCRs), Forecasts, and Accruals – with extensive use of Excel
• Acting as control for all MPA’s (maintain accurate files and act as the central repository for this paperwork)
• Setting up and maintaining fee and / or job dockets
• Tracking and maintaining intercompany service records (ISRs)
• Liaising with Client on PO issues, billing issues, and Accounts Receivable Statements
• Liaising with Suppliers on Accounts Payable issues
• Liaising with Omaha accounts receivable (A / R) and collections group and assisting with maintaining client receivables in a clean and current state
• Liaising with Omaha Shared Services to resolve billings and payables issues
• Investigating and following up on discrepancies with appropriate personnel to ensure they are cleared
• Coordinating, maintaining proficiency, and providing training on DDS / SAP related technical knowledge and applications
• Approving draft billing prior to live billing being issued to client
• Utilizing accounting system to run appropriate time reports as requested
• Utilizing accounting system to pull financial updates and billing summaries for client meetings as required
• Assisting the Finance Director and the overall team on ad-hoc projects within the scope of the role

Qualifications

• Professional or educational background in Marketing or Advertising is an advantage
• University graduate in Finance or Accounting; Bachelor’s degree required
• Preference for candidates in the process of obtaining an accounting designation
• Entry-level / Associate experience in Financial or Accounting roles; experience in a media agency, marketing, advertising, or technology-related industry preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong internal and client relationship skills
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Self-motivated, independent thinker and problem solver
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Proficiency in financial systems preferred

What’s in it for you?

• Generous paid time off with a minimum of 37 paid days off including vacation and monthly wellness days; four-day long weekends, half-day summer Fridays, and meeting-free Friday afternoons year-round
• A flexible hybrid work model
• Focus on personal development with formal training opportunities, including mental health training and inclusion education
• Opportunity to be part of and grow within a global network of agencies
• Opportunity to contribute to company culture through various employee groups

IPG Mediabrands is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, colour, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you require an accommodation in any aspect of the selection process, please reach out to [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance, Advertising, and Analyst

Industries

• Advertising Services
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• Marketing Services

IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE : IPG). Learn more at www.ipgmediabrands.ca and follow us on LinkedIn : Mediabrands Canada and Instagram : @MediabrandsCanada.