Client Finance Analysts

OLIVER Agency; Remote; CAD 76,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing agency is seeking a Client Finance Analyst to provide financial oversight for client portfolios. The role involves revenue forecasting, client financial reporting, and supporting account teams in managing finances. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment. The base salary ranges from CAD $76,500 to CAD $85,500, reflecting various factors including experience and location.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to make quick decisions in fast-paced environments.
• Experience in financial oversight is preferred but not required.
• Strong capability for managing client financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial oversight and management for client portfolio.
• Assist with revenue forecasting and monitor revenue pipeline.
• Ensure timely billing and accurate job setup.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer service and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Job description

Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.

As a part of The Brandtech Group, we’re at the forefront of leveraging cutting‑edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision‑making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.

Role: Client Finance Analysts

Location: Remote, Canada

About the role:

The Client Finance Analyst reports to the Finance Director. This person will be responsible for providing financial oversight and management for their client portfolio. The Client Finance Analyst will provide support for all commercial business operations, including revenue forecasting, client financial reporting, and ensuring account teams are properly using Oliver’s proprietary job costing system.

What you will be doing:

• Assume role of Client Finance Analyst on assigned client business providing financial support to both clients and account teams.
• Assist with forecasting projected revenue on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis. Work with Client Finance Director and Business Leads to monitor monthly revenue pipeline.
• Provide commentary on revenue variances to forecast for each assigned client on a weekly basis.
• Responsible for tracking revenue completion progress on projects.
• Ensure billing instructions are communicated appropriately to the Billing Team.
• Review job set up for accuracy and work with the account teams to correct mistakes.
• Ensure Production jobs are billed timely and to completion.
• Ensure all signed scopes, POs, etc. are in hand for billing and revenue recognition can begin.
• Review WIP on a weekly basis with billers and account people (backup when needed to resolve questions).
• WIP analysis – Summary and Aging – checking for overages, etc. while communicating final billing to Billing Team.
• Balance Sheet Analysis – Summary and Aging – checking for variances on completed jobs and purchase orders along with communicating journal entries to Controller’s group.
• Provide critical support to Client Finance Director.

What you need to be great in this role:

• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment
• Capability to make quick decisions
• Attention to detail
• High degree of organization
• Industry experience preferred but not required
• At the time of this posting, the base salary for this position may range from CAD $76,500.00 to CAD $85,500.00. Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. The range listed is just one component of OLIVER’s total compensation package.

Our values shape everything we do:

Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible

Be always learningand listening to understand

Be actively pro‑inclusive and anti‑racist across our community, clients and creations

OLIVER, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.

OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science‑based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.