Director, Client Finance

Atlantic Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Performance bonus

Job summary

Atlantic Group is seeking a Director of Client Finance in New York, NY to lead client financial management, P&L oversight, and revenue forecasting within a global corporate environment. This role partners with senior stakeholders on strategic client relationships and drives financial performance across client engagements.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in client finance or FP&A, strong leadership, and advanced Excel skills to manage contracts, pricing, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field is required.
• 7+ years of progressive client finance, commercial finance, FP&A, or related experience required.
• Strong knowledge of client finance, pricing, forecasting, revenue management, P&L management, and commercial operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial management for client relationships and act as a strategic finance partner to internal teams and stakeholders.
• Support pricing, terms, contracts, and other commercial initiatives to drive informed financial decisions.
• Oversee client profitability, revenue forecasting, costs, and financial performance.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Overview - Director, Client Finance

Compensation: $130,000-$160,000/year + bonus

Location: New York, NY

Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)

Atlantic Group is hiring a Director, Client Finance in New York, NY for our client, leading commercial finance, client financial management, revenue forecasting, and contract oversight within a global corporate environment. This role will manage client P&Ls, support commercial and contract negotiations, oversee financial reporting and fee management, and partner with senior stakeholders on strategic client relationships. The ideal candidate has significant client finance experience within a global media or advertising agency and a strong background in commercial finance and team leadership.

Responsibilities as the Director, Client Finance:

• Client Finance: Lead financial management for client relationships while serving as a strategic finance partner to internal teams and key stakeholders.
• Commercial Finance: Support pricing, financial terms, contracts, and other commercial initiatives to drive effective financial decision-making.
• P&L Management: Oversee client profitability, revenue forecasting, financial performance, costs, and related financial activity.
• Financial Reporting: Manage recurring financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting while ensuring accuracy and transparency.
• Financial Oversight: Monitor financial requirements, identify risks, and collaborate with internal teams on financial and operational matters.
• Team Leadership: Lead and develop finance professionals while improving financial processes, reporting, and commercial performance.

Qualifications for the Director, Client Finance:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field is required.
• Experience: 7+ years of progressive client finance, commercial finance, FP&A, or related financial management experience is required.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong knowledge of client finance, pricing, forecasting, revenue management, P&L management, and commercial operations is required.
• Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting skills are required, with financial systems experience preferred.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong leadership, commercial judgment, communication, negotiation, analytical, organizational, and stakeholder management skills are required.

Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.