Client Finance Analyst

Realchemistry; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Realchemistry is seeking a Client Finance Analyst to manage client project financials and support media-specific financial needs. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fields, with at least one year of relevant experience.

This role requires proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a proactive attitude, essential for collaborating with the Finance team and managing clients' accounts. The position offers a salary range of $50,000 to $60,000.

Qualifications

• 1+ years' experience in Client Finance / FP&A / Finance.
• Exposure to media finance or agency media operations preferred.
• Experience with enterprise-level financial systems essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain client project financials, including budget management.
• Support media-specific financials and vendor authorizations.
• Collaborate with the Finance team for timely billing.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Self-motivation

Budget management

Professional communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration

Tools

NetSuite

OpenAir

Mediaocean

Job description

Client Finance Analyst, Media

Responsibilities

• Maintain client project financials, including budget management and billing rule setup and maintenance
• Support media-specific financials — media plans/buys, vendor and media authorizations, and reconciliation of media spend against client budgets
• Assist in preparing budgets and forecasts
• Analyze staffing, utilization, and billability
• Collaborate with Client Accounting to ensure clients are billed in a timely fashion and that billing complies with client contractual agreements, including media billing terms and reconciliations
• Assist with AR, WIP, Accrued, and Deferred analysis
• Collaborate with the rest of the Finance team

Knowledge and Critical Skills / Expertise

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration is required
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products — Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Must possess sound judgment, be self-motivated, and have the ability to work independently
• Deliver quality work
• Adjust priorities to respond to pressing and changing demands; meet deadlines by managing time and priorities
• Maintain working knowledge of functional area policies and procedures and general knowledge of company policy and procedures
• Professional communication manner and the ability to triage messages when appropriate
• Exhibit a positive, pro‑active "can do" attitude with all team members and a willingness to pitch in whenever needed

Experience

• 1+ years' experience in Client Finance / FP&A / Finance
• Exposure to media finance, media billing, or agency media operations strongly preferred; experience with Mediaocean a plus
• Experience with enterprise-level financial systems essential; NetSuite / OpenAir a plus
• Experience working in an agency (media preferably) is essential

Pay Range

$50,000-$60,000

Equal Opportunity Employer

Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. We continually strive to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees feel empowered to leverage all they bring from their personal lived experience and professional expertise, to make our team the best in the industry. We encourage motivated and qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ethnic or national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Real Chemistry operates. Should you require accommodations throughout the interview process please let your recruiter know.