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.

They are strongly committed to hiring a diverse staff and believe 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 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.
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 initiatives.
Support the development and implementation of financial systems and tools to improve reporting and analytics.
Monitor agency cash flow projections closely.

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 according to client agreements.
Identify and flag out-of-scope work and support account teams with 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 monthly close, account reconciliations, and audits.
Review financial statements prepared by the accounting team for accuracy and completeness.
Ensure 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.
Direct experience within an integrated marketing or agency environment.
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.

Senior Financial Analyst (Marketing Environment) (Remote) - 53361516175