Client Finance Analyst Finance London, England, United Kingdom

The Client Finance Analyst will support the Senior Finance Manager in the day-to-day commercial finance responsibilities including but not limited to client/product/job set up, producing invoices and ad hoc reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform substantive due diligence investigation on all new prospective clients
• Set up and maintain client and product codes
• Use Workday to create jobs according to client contracts and agreed upon billing schedules
• Assess each client contract to determine proper revenue recognition and presentation, and maintain revenue schedules in Workday
• Coordinate intercompany billing for projects involving sister agencies
• Perform the month end revenue reconciliation to ensure clients were billed according to the contract, revenue was appropriately recognized and calculate any necessary accruals/deferrals
• Support overall budgeting and re-forecasting efforts
• Maintain compliance with Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR)
• Proactively document and follow up on any billing, invoicing, or payment issues that pertain to clients
• Monitor Accounts/Payable activities, ensuring supplier invoices are processed and help to resolve supplier inquiries.
• Review WIP and provide comments for month end balances and ensure WIP items are cleared timely
• Review Workday to determine completeness of timesheets and prepare, analyse, and review quarterly labour analysis

Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in finance and accounting
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business or equivalent professional experience
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Detail-oriented with ability to see big picture and work on diverse projects
• Self-starter, highly motivated and able to work to their own initiative
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Exceptional Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel
• Experience with Workday is a plus
• Experience with Salesforce is a plus

Why work for us?

Gain Theory is committed to actively building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued and heard, and is treated with dignity and respect. As leaders and creative partners across industries, it is our responsibility to cultivate an environment reflective of our greatest asset; our people. We believe that this commitment inspires growth and delivers equitable outcomes for everyone as well as the clients and communities we serve.

What we pride ourselves on:

• Growth and development
• Flexible by design
• Brilliant benefits
• Culture with Heart
  

Our exceptional and skilled team defines Gain Theory. That\'s why we seek individuals who strive for excellence and continually challenge us to improve.

What we do

Gain Theory is a global marketing effectiveness and foresight consultancy. Our vision is to accelerate growth for ambitious brands by giving clients the confidence to make better data-informed investment decisions. High-touch consultancy powered by unique partnerships and proprietary technology are used to power our award-winning solutions.

As a WPP consultancy, Gain Theory also has access to a range of data, expertise, and tools that create a truly differentiated offering.

Gain Theory is a WPP agency (NYSE: WPP).

Who we are

We are a people-centric organisation whose culture is underpinned by 4 important values: Be Curious , Be Positive , Make it Better and Act with Consideration. We channel these values through our behaviours, in the way we work, and in the interactions we have with each other and our clients.

WPP (Gain Theory) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to 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.

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