Client Operations Analyst

About WPP Media

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At WPP Media we believe in the power of our culture and our elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Medias shared core values:

• BeExtraordinarybyLeading CollectivelytoInspire transformational Creativity.

• Create anOpenenvironment byBalancing People and Client ExperiencesbyCultivating Trust.

• LeadOptimisticallybyChampioning Growthand DevelopmenttoMobilize the Enterprise.

Purpose of Job:

The Analyst Client Finance supports the Manager Client Finance in the overall financial management of assigned clients. This role works closely with Client Service Teams to oversee and control all financial aspects of client accounts providing strong financial stewardship and support. The Analyst ensures budget control reports are accurate and delivered in accordance with client contracts sets up retainers fees and out-of-scope jobs in MediaOcean and collaborates with client leads including attending client meetings as needed. This position reports directly to the Manager Client Finance.

Duties:

• Set up and maintain all product codes

• Meet with account leads to review budget control reports

• Lead the client billing process by preparing initial and final budget control reports making billing recommendations and meeting with the Client Service Team to finalize

• Send billing instructions to Shared Finance Services

• Distribute final client-facing budget control reports to clients

• Review unbilled media and Work in Progress (WIP) reports at month-end providing commentary and ensuring items are cleared in a timely manner

• Conduct initial investigations into client receivables past due over 30 days and provide supporting documentation to the Operations Manager for client follow-up

• Assist with client media audits as required

• Attend client meetings as needed and build strong open relationships with clients Accounts Payable teams

• Liaise with Shared Finance Services to ensure a high level of service for both the agency and clients

• Ensure compliance with internal controls over financial reporting and audit policies and procedures

• Prepare client year-end accruals

• Prepare client reporting in accordance with client contracts

Key Requirements:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Solid understanding of accounting principles and variance analysis

• Proactive adaptable and open to implementing new ideas and managing change

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment

• Excellent organizational skills and strong written and verbal communication abilities

• Detail-oriented self-starter with the ability to work independently

Education & Experience

• College diploma in Business Finance or Accounting

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in an accounting role

• Experience in the media and/or advertising industry is an asset

• Advanced knowledge of DDS and Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables) as well as PowerPoint and Visio

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work andwerejust as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions grow their networks and learn at thecutting edgeof marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office eventsshowcasingteam wins sharing thought leadership and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical group retirement plans vision and dental insurance significant paid time off preferential partner discounts and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard toparticular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We believe the best work happens whenweretogether fostering creativity collaboration and a hybrid approach with teams in the office around four days a week. If yourequireaccommodations or flexibility please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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