Associate Analyst, Client Finance

CMI Media Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CMI Media Group is seeking an Associate Analyst in Client Finance to support billing, reporting, and financial management for multiple clients across Cherry Hill, Parsippany, Philadelphia, New York, and surrounding areas. The role collaborates with the Client Finance team to ensure high-quality financial services and accurate SOWs.

The successful candidate will assist with hours/expenses tracking, PO management, and budgeting processes while developing a solid understanding of media finance

Qualifications

• Interest in numbers/finances
• Strong project management and time management abilities
• Ability to problem solve and provide alternatives
• Basic knowledge of allonline and offline media functions (Media Planning, SEO/SEM, programmatic buying, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining internal systems, including creating and editing corporate jobs and estimates
• Assist with maintaining Staffing-related spreadsheets (Staff Assignments, Reporting Lines, Competitive Conflicts, Client-Required Training)
• Assist with developing and monitoring actual hours/expenses vs. estimated for each brand and implement adjustments
• Assist with maintaining current client Purchase Order numbers and investigate/resolve issues
• Assist with master staffing grid, hours by person and remaining hours
• Assist with budgets tracking including working media budgets, expenses, fees, and aging reports; coordinate with media team to resolve discrepancies

Skills

Media knowledge

Project management

Time management

Numerical awareness

Job description

Brilliant Minds.
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Associate Analyst, Client Finance - Cherry Hill, NJ - Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania - New York, NY - Parsippany, NJ - Philadelphia, PA

The Associate Analyst, Client Finance will support the Client Finance team to ensure the highest quality of financial service to our clients. In collaboration with Client Finance team members, provide support of clients’ financial management, including SOWs, client billing and reporting as well as administrative and staff functions.

Key Requirements

• Assist with maintaining internal systems, including creating and editing corporate jobs and estimates
• Assist with maintaining all Staffing-related spreadsheets, including Staff Assignments, Reporting Lines, Competitive Conflicts and Client-Required Training spreadsheets for all new hires and team transitions
• Assist with developing and monitoring actual hours/expenses vs. estimated for each assigned brand and implement adjustments.
• Assist with maintaining current client Purchase Order #s (PO#s) and investigate/resolve any issues
• Assist with master staffing grid, hours by person and remaining hours
• Assist with developing and maintaining Budget Trackers including working media budgets, expenses, fees, and aging reports; coordinate with media team to resolve discrepancies

What We're Looking For

• Basic knowledge of allonline and offline media functions (Media Planning, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Search Engine Marketing (SEM), Programmatic Media Buying, Social, Analytics, Technology, etc.)
• Project management skills and time management skills
• Ability to problem solve and provide alternative solutions
• Interest/passion to work with numbers/finances

The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $35,000-$65,000. Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility and qualifications.