Manager, Budget Project Management

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

General

• Manage end-to-end budget management process; enforce workflow processes pertaining to client financial activity across all departments
• Act as primary contact for all internal and external budget management deliverables and questions - excluding Discrepancy Management and Vendor Payables
• Develop and implement sound business management policies and practices within the Finance Group
• Establish and nurture strong client relationships, serving as the primary point of contact for all client budget management deliverables and troubleshooting as needed to meet client expectations
• Monitor and train staff involved in the various billing processes to ensure compliance of contractual obligations in the delivery of client services Client Financial Reporting
• Complete internal billing projections as directed by Finance Manager
• Work close with Account Leads to analyze sales pipeline
• Monthly re-forecasting of working version projections based on latest plans
• Monthly analysis of account performance (actuals versus forecast) including written variance analysis submitted to Corporate Finance
• Partner with Corporate finance counterparts to assist in monthly close to ensure proper revenue recognition (deferrals, accruals)
• Serve as financial liaison to senior management through the year providing analysis, support, and documentation of account performance, outlook and growth
• Manage and conduct Client Financial Audits Client Billing
• Ensure monthly and incremental fees are billed to the client
• Project manage one-off special requests as needed and at BPM discretion (i.e., vendor pre-pay)
• Project manage Client Accruals/Year-End Billing per client requirements
• Act as point of contact for all Finance Director questions
• For new clients, manage new client set-up with Finance Director
• Review client contract with Finance Director as BPM must have working knowledge of all fees, deliverables, nuances, etc.
• Meet with client as necessary to discuss account structure and billing/budget requirements
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, with a major in Accounting or Finance
• 3-5 year’s work experience with hands on budget management experience, preferably within the media industry
• Prior client management experience preferred
• Be a team player, be bright, a quick learner, and good problem solver
• Strong proficiency utilizing Mediaplex (Mediabank) and Donovan Data System, with superior Excel skills
• Must have strong interpersonal skills
• Experience in a fast paced, client service environment with a high sense of urgency and positive attitude
• Knowledge of various media types network (television and radio), local, print, out-of-home, direct; most importantly digital
• Must be able to manage multiple projects and deadlines, is proactive, detail oriented, and must possess outstanding follow-through skills
  
  

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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