Media Finance Operations, Analyst

Omnicom Media; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Flexible hybrid work model

Training opportunities

Global network of agencies

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Omnicom Media in Toronto is seeking a Media Finance Operations Analyst responsible for maintaining client budget control reports, forecasts, and accruals, while acting as a liaison between Finance, media agencies, and the client. This role requires strong organizational skills, deadlines focus, and the ability to work independently and within a team.

Key duties include setting up and maintaining BCRs, forecasts, accruals with Excel, managing MPAs, ISRs, PO and billing issues, AR statements, and

Qualifications

• University graduate in Finance or Accounting with bachelor’s degree.
• Preference for pursuing an accounting designation.
• Entry-level/Associate experience in financial or accounting roles, preferably in media advertising or tech.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain Budget Control Reports, Forecasts, and Accruals using Excel.
• Act as control for all MPAs and maintain central repository for paperwork.
• Set up and maintain fee and/or job dockets.
• Track intercompany service records (ISRs) and liaise on PO, billing and AR statements.
• Liaise with Suppliers on Accounts Payable issues and with Omaha teams on AR collections.
• Liaise with Omaha Shared Services to resolve billing and payable issues.
• Provide training on DDS / SAP related knowledge and applications.
• Prepare time reports and billing summaries for client meetings.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem solving

Financial systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Accounting designation in progress

Tools

Excel

DDS / SAP

Job description

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. Furthermore, this role requires daily interaction both with internal groups as well as marketing and finance groups at the client, and as such the successful candidate will possess and exhibit a high degree of professionalism in their conduct and communications.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting up and maintaining Budget Control Reports (BCRs), Forecasts, and Accruals, on an ongoing basis – 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 any purchase order (PO) issues, billing issues, Account Receivable Statements;
• Liaising with Suppliers on Account 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 ensure billings and payables issues are resolved;
• Investigating and following-up on discrepancies with appropriate personnel to ensure they get 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 as needed on ad-hoc projects and assignments which are within the scope of the role.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Professional or Educational background in Marketing or Advertising would give leverage to this application.
• University graduate in Finance or Accounting, Bachelor’s degree required;
• Preference of being in process of obtaining an accounting designation;
• Entry level / Associate level of Financial or Accounting related experience, preferably media agency, marketing, advertising, or technology related industry experience;
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal);
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and strong internal and client relationship skills;
• Professional organization and time-management skills;
• Self-motivated, independent thinker and problem solver;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (i.e. PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, and Excel);
• Proficiency in financial systems preferred.

This is an active vacancy. We are currently hiring for this role and reviewing applications on an ongoing basis.

Omnicom Media is providing the compensation range that the company is willing to pay for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. In addition, Omnicom Media provides rewarding offerings such as:

Omnicom clients include many of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors including automotive, personal finance, consumer packaged goods (CPG), pharma, health and wellness, entertainment, financial services, energy, toys and gaming, direct to consumer and e-commerce, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion and beauty. The company employs more than 18,000 diverse marketing communications professionals in more than 130 countries.

What's in it for you?

• Generous paid time off with a minimum of 37 paid days off including vacation and monthly wellness days. We also have four-day long weekends, half-day summer Fridays, and meeting-free Friday afternoons year-round.
• A flexible hybrid work model that works for you.
• A focus on personal development with formal training opportunities, including mental health training and inclusion education for everyone.
• A chance to be part of and grow within a global network of agencies.
• The opportunity to contribute to our company culture by joining one of our many community-based employee groups, such as Black Employee Network, Girls on Fire, Hispanic or Latinx Alliance, Neuro Network, Pan-Asian Network, and Rainbow Lounge.

Omnicom is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, provincial, or municipal law.