Senior Manager, Budget Project Management

Omnicom Media Group UAE - PHD; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Allow

Vacation days

Sick days

Personal days

Paid parental leave

Paid medical leave

STD/LTD insurance

Job summary

Omnicom Media Group UAE - PHD is seeking a Client Finance Manager to oversee budgets, billing, and AR for multiple clients. The role requires coordinating across business units and maintaining strong client relationships in a fast-paced environment.

The role is hybrid with three days in the office and two remote days. A Bachelor's in Business and 4–6 years of client finance experience are preferred, especially in advertising or marketing.”

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, preferably Accounting or Finance.
• 4-6 years related work experience; marketing/advertising industry experience a plus.
• Prior client management experience required.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage client finance efforts for multiple clients across internal and external teams.
• Own the client finance workflow: budget management, billing, reporting, AR.
• Plan and coordinate client finance deliverables across units for timeliness and quality.
• Serve as primary liaison between Budget Management Group, units, and clients for finance matters.
• Communicate effectively within the agency network and with clients; build strong relationships.
• Attend periodic client and departmental meetings as needed.

Skills

Client management

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business (Accounting/Finance preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

PHD is a global communications planning and media buying agency network delivering smart strategic thinking and creative innovation for the world’s leading brands. Brilliant media thinking is in our DNA. A culture of thought-leadership, creativity and innovation has seen us grow from a challenger agency in the UK, to a global leader with over 6,000 employees in over 100 offices worldwide. We combine the latest industry insight with the best creative minds to produce planning innovation and create award-winning work for some of the world’s largest advertisers. Finding a better way is our ethos and sums up how we approach everything – from a new client brief to the way we work.

Responsibilities

• Manage client finance efforts for multiple clients, working internally across business units and externally with clients
• Take ownership of the client finance workflow, including budget management, billing, reporting, and accounts receivable management
• Plan and coordinate client finance deliverables across business units to ensure timeliness and quality
• Function as the primary liaison between the agency Budget Management Group, agency business units, and clients for all client finance matters
• Communicate effectively and responsibly within agency network and externally to clients - Establish and nurture strong relationships with clients and agency business units alike
• Attend periodic client and departmental meetings as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, preferably Accounting or Finance
• 4-6 years related work experience; marketing/advertising industry experience a plus - Prior client management experience required
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast paced, client service environment
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines for multiple stakeholders - Intellectual curiosity and excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and positive attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive and detail oriented
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Ability to quickly learn multiple software applications
• The ideal candidate will possess client management experience, strong interpersonal skills, and strong technical skills

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This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, benefits include: health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, 401(k), Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, vacation days, sick days, personal days, paid parental leave, paid medical leave, and STD/LTD insurance benefits.

Compensation Range

$50,000—$95,000 USD

This role is hybrid, requiring three (3) days per week in the office. The remaining two (2) days may be worked remotely. Specific in-office days will be discussed during the interview process, with flexibility to align with team needs. Please note that the number or required in-office days may be adjusted over time, potentially increasing the number of required in-office days based on business needs.

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