Business Overview 

IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). IPG Mediabrands manages over $47 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients across its full-service agency networks UM, Initiative and Mediahub and through its award-winning specialty business units Healix, Kinesso, MAGNA, Mediabrands Content Studio, Orion Holdings, Rapport, and the IPG Media Lab. IPG Mediabrands clients include many of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors including automotive, personal finance, consumer product goods (CPG), pharma, health and wellness, entertainment, financial services, energy, toys and gaming, direct to consumer and e-commerce, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion and beauty. The company employs more than 18,000 diverse marketing communication professionals in more than 130 countries. Learn more at www.ipgmediabrands.com. 

Position Summary

We are looking for you - dynamic, best-in-class talent - to join the team as a Financial Analyst. This role will report into the Manager, Media Investment Finance and support the team across an extensive spectrum of commercial, operational, transformation and ad hoc deliverables. This opportunity will afford the right individual a wide range of responsibilities and exposure to develop skills in media finance while being part of a team and organization that is looking to expand into new areas of growth.

Responsibilities for the role include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Support the preparation and analysis of revenue support files and journal entries for accurate revenue reporting.
• Perform detailed revenue analysis and provide supporting commentary for significant variances to forecast.
• Track and update open AP balances, as well as reconcile and clear out A/P.
• Perform partner deal analysis and financial modeling.
• Assist with contract status tracking and reporting to leadership.
• Support the creation and update of process documentation (narratives, flowcharts, SOPs) as well as other ad-hoc deliverables that arise.

Qualifications

 Education:

• Concentration in Finance or Accounting is preferred 

 Work Experience:

• Minimum of 0-3 years of experience within a financial budgeting and/or accounting function
• Media/Agency experience is a plus

 Skills:

• High attention to detail, analytical mindset, possesses sense of urgency, thrives on accomplishing tasks accurately and efficiently, excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to multi task, high level of integrity, quick learner, a self-starter and able to work in a fast paced environment 
• The individual will be expected to work independently and be able to collaborate with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, problem solving, and results
• Highly proficient with MS Office products such as Advanced Excel, Power Point, and Access. Ability to create queries, macros, VLOOKUP, SUMIFS and other excel functions
• Solid financial analysis skills and comfort with numbers. Prior experience with modeling would be beneficial
• Experience with Salesforce is a plus

We See You  

At IPG Mediabrands, we are unified behind a commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging. Together, we shine through a set of shared values and behaviors. We take pride in our responsibility to our clients, communities, and to each other. We embrace differences and recognize the unique value that each of us brings to our community.  

We encourage you to apply, as unique backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences are welcomed.   

We See You at IPG Mediabrands. 

Wage and Benefits

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. To give you the ability to better meet your personal needs, and in support of your physical and emotional well-being, you will receive discretionary time off days and company-wide Appreciation Weeks and Wellness Days. 

We also offer a competitive Total Compensation package, including a competitive salary and eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award or a relevant incentive award. 

The salary range for this position is posted below.  Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee’s/applicant’s skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.   

Employment Transparency

It is the policy of Mediabrands, division of the Interpublic group, to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

For applicants to jobs in the United States: In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with Mediabrands, please email [email protected].

About IPG Mediabrands 

IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). IPG Mediabrands manages over $47 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients across its full-service agency networks UM, Initiative and Mediahub and through its award-winning specialty business units Healix, Kinesso, MAGNA, Mediabrands Content Studio, Orion Holdings, Rapport, and the IPG Media Lab. IPG Mediabrands clients include many of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors including automotive, personal finance, consumer product goods (CPG), pharma, health and wellness, entertainment, financial services, energy, toys and gaming, direct to consumer and e-commerce, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion and beauty. The company employs more than 18,000 diverse marketing communication professionals in more than 130 countries. Learn more at www.ipgmediabrands.com.