Finance Analyst
Position Summary
We are looking for a dynamic Finance Analyst to join our team. The Finance Analyst will play an integral role with both finance as well as client teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and yearly close processes and provide relevant commentary and variance analysis to Initiative’s Corporate team.
- Collaborate with Mediabrands Controllers team to research variance explanations and ensure accuracy of journal entries.
- Assist in the revenue recognition process by partnering with the Mediabrands Controllers team
- Assist in the preparation, monitoring, and updating of financial forecasts specific to revenue and expenses.
- Assist with preparation of client profitability analysis and internal reporting in budgeting and forecasting tool.
- Coordinate with team to ensure timely and accurate billing
- Manage client and vendor billing discrepancy resolution as needed
- Assist in setup up of new client and vendors with Shared Services, SAP and Mbox
- Conduct regular meetings with the media teams to review AR balances
- Recommend and develop new reports or process improvements; create analysis from scratch or ad hoc as applicable
Desired Skills & Experience
- BA/BS with major or minor in Accounting or Finance, or related fields.
- Previous experience in a similar or related role
- Strong excel skills - including pivot tables, v-lookups, etc.
- Knowledge of Hyperion, SAP, Analysis for Excel tools a plus
- Media/agency experience preferred