Finance Manager

My Client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager Financial Analysis to join the team. In this role, you will be pivotal in financial analysis, compliance, and strategic decision-making. If you are a CPA-designated professional with 5+ years of experience, possess excellent analytical skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is for you. This is an excellent growth opportunity 3 to 5 years to move to a Director Level.

Role and responsibilities :

• Ensure compliance with IFRS accounting standards.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, working closely with the finance team to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Support year-end audits, serving as a key point of contact for auditors and facilitating the audit process.
• Partner with the Managing Director and the VP, of Finance to develop and prepare client budgets aligned with statements of work.
• Assist account teams with monthly project budget tracking and client reporting requirements.
• Review monthly fee and expense details, ensuring proper coding and pulling necessary backup documentation.
• Contribute to the development of internal budgets, forecasts, and projections.
• Upload budgets and forecasts into the financial system to facilitate accurate financial planning and analysis.
• Collaborate on the development of management reports, providing valuable insights and recommendations.
• Assist with completing client-related profit and loss statements (P&Ls) as part of monthly reporting, ensuring accurate and comprehensive financial insights.
• Complete adhoc reconciliations to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Work with the accounts payable team to make sure the operational flow of invoicing and cash flow is tracked and managed properly.
• Monitor outstanding receivables client credit limits, and work with the accounts receivable team to secure and collect payments.
• Provide timely and accurate time and general expenses (GE) details to Project Managers.
• Prepare and review staff utilization reports, identifying and flagging any issues for management attention.
• Monitor the balance sheet to ensure the accounts are in good standing, conduct regular reviews and reconciliations, and maintain accurate and reliable financial records.
• Contribute to ad hoc requests and projects, leveraging your financial expertise and analytical skills.

Experience and Qualifications :

• Must Have -Designated finance professional with a CPA designation.
• Be able to manage a team of individuals within the media finance team
• 3+ years of experience in agency or media finance and Accounting is a plus.
• Must have: knowledge of MediaOcean software & Google Sheets.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Suite; experience with Maconomy is a plus.
• Exceptional problem solving and decision making skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Client service-oriented mindset with the ability to foster positive working relationships.
• Strong leadership skills, leading by example, and showcasing a solid work ethic.
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement of technical and leadership skills.
• Must have: Bilingual (French/English) proficiency is necessary, allowing you to contribute to a diverse and global team.

Join the team and be part of a stimulating and challenging work environment where your expertise will drive financial success and contribute to the growth of our organization.

What's in it for you:

We value the 'whole you'

• An innovative and entrepreneurial work environment that promotes ingenuity and individuality - with the best of colleagues and the best of clients
• Hybrid work models 1 day in the office , (during onboarding and training in the office ),and flexible hours, plus a work-from-anywhere policy for short-term stays in other regions
• Generous Vacation starting at 3 weeks + 1 extra week over the holidays
• Agency summer days (exact policy differs per campus and agency)
• Modern, open co-working spaces with coffee & snack bars, located in great city neighborhoods, close to shops and restaurants and easy access to public transport
• Team social events - holiday parties, seasonal gatherings, weekly happy hours, inspiring speakers and more