Creative Agency Financial Analyst (Remote LATAM/SA) - 38815317014

Somewhere; Remote; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A modern creative agency is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to play a key role in financial planning and analysis, supporting strategic decision-making and financial performance tracking. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and 5+ years' experience in financial roles, preferably in an advertising or media agency. Key responsibilities include managing budgeting processes, collaborating on client finance, and serving as the liaison with external accounting providers. This remote position offers an innovative and dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in financial planning, analysis, or client finance, preferably within an advertising, marketing, or media agency.
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual budgeting and forecasting processes for the agency.
• Prepare management reporting packages, including variance analyses and KPIs.
• Monitor client profitability and ensure adherence to contractual terms and billing schedules.

Skills

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

Tools

Excel

NetSuite

Oracle

QuickBooks

SAP

Python

BI tools

Job description

Job Title: Senior Financial Analyst

Location: Remote | Type: Full-Time

About Our Client

Our client is a fully integrated, modern creative agency built on the philosophy of creating meaningful and lasting work. In an age of disposable content, they focus on ideas that rewire how the world thinks. They partner with high-profile, global brands to solve high-stakes business challenges and deliver exponential returns.

Our client is strongly committed to hiring a diverse staff and believes all experiences and perspectives bring value. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnic origin, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Position Overview

The Senior Financial Analyst will play a key role in financial planning & analysis (FP&A) and client finance, supporting strategic decision-making, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance tracking across the agency and its client portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual budgeting and forecasting processes for the agency.
• Prepare management reporting packages, including variance analyses and KPIs.
• Partner with department heads to track expenses, identify trends, and optimize cost efficiency.
• Assist in long-range planning, scenario modeling, and strategic planning initiatives.
• Support the development and implementation of financial systems and tools to improve reporting and analytics.
• Closely monitor agency cash flow projections.

Client Finance

• Collaborate with account management and operations to prepare client estimates, staffing plans, SOWs, and reconciliations.
• Monitor client profitability and ensure adherence to contractual terms and billing schedules.
• Analyze revenue recognition and ensure timely and accurate invoicing in accordance with client agreements.
• Identify and flag out-of-scope work and support account teams in navigating change orders.
• Track and report client KPIs and margins to internal stakeholders.

Accounting Liaison

• Serve as the primary point of contact between the agency and the external accounting provider.
• Provide timely financial data, schedules, and documentation to support the monthly close, account reconciliations, and audits.
• Review financial statements prepared by the accounting team for accuracy and completeness.
• Help ensure the proper application of revenue recognition policies and agency accounting practices.
• Collaborate with the accounting team to improve workflow, financial processes, and system integrations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in financial planning, analysis, or client finance, preferably within an advertising, marketing, or media agency.
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, and/or SAP.
• Hands‑on experience with Python and BI tools.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Familiarity with agency financial models and media billing practices is a plus.