Client Finance Lead

Work Location

Experience

Shift Timing

Hybrid Mode

Mandatory Skills:

Strong experience in R2R and good understanding of FP&A, Good communication Skills.

Nice to Have: Project management, Vantage

About Omnicom Global Solutions

Omnicom Global Solutions (OGS) is an integral part of Omnicom Group, a leading global marketing and corporate communications company. Omnicom’s branded networks and specialty firms deliver advertising, strategic media planning and buying, digital and interactive marketing, direct and promotional marketing, public relations, and other specialized communication solutions to over 5,000 clients across more than 70 countries.

OGS India serves as a key global capability center for Omnicom, enabling its agencies and group companies with scaled delivery, specialized expertise, and integrated solutions. Our capabilities span Media, Data & Analytics, Technology, MarTech, Commerce, Business Support Solutions, Creative Production, Healthcare, and Strategy & Insights.

With a workforce of over 7,000 professionals in India, OGS continues to expand its capabilities and global impact, supporting the evolving needs of clients and agencies. We are committed to building future-ready talent and delivering high-quality, outcome-driven solutions.

OGS India continues to expand its scale and capabilities through the integration of additional global operations, further strengthening its position as a strategic solutions engine for Omnicom.

Let’s build what’s next.

Role Overview:

OGS India is seeking a Lead with strong Finance accounting and analytical skills to help support the business finance teams that continues to deliver strong financial performance. This might be a great fit if you have a strong flair of analytical and accounting skills and would like to be part of a growing team. You will be closely working with our Global Agency Finance teams.

Responsible for a large portfolio of clients, including intercompany and international clients. For those specific clients, tasks would include:

• Responsible for approving job creation in the accounting system (SAP Vantage), managing job life cycle and closing jobs in a timely manner. 
• Responsible for approving job system (SAP) estimates with supporting documentation
• Responsible for posting soft costs to clear WIP.
• Responsible for weekly review of the WIP and job details reports.
• Identify and prepare, with account leads, write off forms and requests for cost transfers Issue and distribute Client and Intercompany invoices to client portal/email and file documentation. 
• Responsible for monthly review of the accrual/deferred revenue balance and ensuring revenue accruals are kept to a minimum. 
• Close jobs within 3 months of completion.
• Responsible for providing commentary on monthly aged WIP and Debtors report.
• Support resolution of invoice related client queries upon request.
• Support Commercial Finance Manager in running monthly revenue recognition process (including ETCs Preparation, Vantage contract creation and Vantage SoW creation and allocation).
• Train when requested team members from different areas of the business such as project management, account management and/or Finance.

Manage the debtor accounts for prescribed clients ensuring that monies are collected as prescribed in client agreements and queries are resolved, in conjunction with relevant internal teams, in a timely fashion.           

• Bachelors or Post Graduate Degree in accounting or finance with 6-8 years of experience in business FP&A Operations (mandatory).
• Having prior experience into R2R processes is (Preferred)
• Proficient in Advanced Excel and ability to quickly learn any new ERP or BI Tools
• Having Good Knowledge of US GAAP.
• Flexibility to take up different assignments and not limit oneself to specific set of activities
• Ability to work both independently and in a team oriented, collaborative environment
• Flexible and Result Oriented with Strong Written & Oral Communication Skills
• Experience in Microsoft Dynamics AX, MediaOcean, and Hyperion Financial Management tool is a plus

Desirable Skills & Attributes

• FP&A
• Finance Operations, R2R