Job Description

About the Customer
A leading global marketing and corporate communications company. Omnicom//'s branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and buying, digital and interactive marketing, direct and promotional marketing, public relations, and other specialty communications services to over 5,000 clients in more than 70 countries.
About the Role
We are looking to recruit a meticulous, reliable candidate to support the Platform Logistics (PL) Client Finance team. The Senior Financial Analyst will maintain documentation and manage financial data files to ensure accuracy and promptness of deliverables. Top applicants have proficient time management, good follow-up skills, excellent Excel skills, and can multitask with interruptions in a fast, dynamic environment.
Execute accurate and complete monthly revenue recognition during month-end closes and perform variance analysis to explain any material variances Develop monthly income & placement fee forecasts and assist in annual budget development Prepare and update CPM models using billing detail and digital spend for use in forecasts and annual budgets Coordinate with agency partners to gather 1) fee approval documentation, 2) spend information to calculate commission fees and 2) commission fee transfers for comparison to forecasted amounts and utilize during execution of month end close, forecasts and annual budgets Partner with agency finance on understanding drivers of client net digital spend activity Maintain and update Revenue/Placement Fee by Client file for month-end close and forecasts Review Billing detail to provide analysis and reconciliation of placement fees and markups and work closely with Billing Operations team (Manager + offshore analysts) on understanding impacts of Billing detail Provide monthly income reporting to internal management and execute variance reporting and supplemental schedules to share with Segment Finance Review and update agency vs PL billings analysis file for distribution to agency finance leads Review client contract documentation to ensure it is complete/sufficient and maintain files to support revenue recognition Partner with business leads and analyze time sheet data to understand status of project work and assess financial risks Assist in client audits as well as internal/external audits Proactively identify and implement opportunities to improve business/financial processes and controls resulting in positive bottom-line impact
Required Skills & Education
Bachelor//'s degree - Business, Accounting/Finance, or related fields Proficient with Microsoft Excel - Know the basic functions, understand advanced formulas to handle complex data sets, and feel comfortable manipulating data for ad hoc analysis projects. Must have good analytical and Excel reporting skills Strong business acumen and inquisitive nature to learn, listen and follow directions Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask & prioritize work based on requests from multiple teams/entities Ability to work both in a group setting and independently. Ours is a fast-paced environment, where rush requests and last-minute updates are the norms. You will receive intensive training and guidance from your manager, but also be expected to work independently when the situation calls for it Positive team player who can function well in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects and work within strict deadlines Possess strong organization and communication (written & verbal) skills 3+ years of professional experience in a Financial or Accounting position, ideally in media/digital ad tech company, or ad agency Experience with Hyperion Financial Management, Microsoft Dynamics and/or DDS a plus
Location
Hyderabad,Gurgaon
Exerience:
3-6 years
Background and Requirements
o Required to work Monday-Friday (US workweek) 1am-9am (IST) during close and forecast periods
o Flexible 1-hour shift available upon request
o The company provides a car service for returning home from the office after work
o Flexible remote working environment: Combination of Work-From-Home & Work-From-Office as needed or upon request