Financial Planning & Analysis Client Finance - Analyst

We are an integral part of Annalect Global and Omnicom Group, the second largest advertising agency holding company in the world in terms of revenue and is the leading global marketing communications company. Our portfolio includes: three global advertising agency networks: BBDO, DDB and TBWA; three of the world’s premium media services: OMD, PHD and Hearts & Science.

Annalect India plays a key role for our group companies and global agencies by providing stellar products and services in areas of Creative Services, Technology, Marketing Sciences (data & analytics), Bunisess Support Services, Market Research and Media Services.

• Prepare and maintain regular financial planning forecast and reports including monthly profit and loss, cash flow and balance sheet by various agencies or locations depending on business needs.
• Work with OPMG Corporate FP&A to lock, unlock, and promote reporting entities and consolidated results in HFM, as well monitor reporting status against deadlines.
• Provide and present meaningful, concise and clear analysis, including variance analysis to senior management on financial issues and performances (actual versus budget/forecast/ prior quarters etc.)
• Assist with ad hoc strategic and operational projects as required
• Manage execution of client invoicing according to contracted billing agreements
• Work with SSC to facilitate coordination and processing of vendor invoicing
• Responsible for management of A/P reporting and follow-up
• Collection and consolidation of financial information across business units for various client reporting needs
• Provide research, data, and analysis to support ad hoc strategic and operational projects
• Interact with various levels of management across the organization and with external clients
• Partner with SSC on WIP management

Global Finance Leaders / members of agency Finance Team and will have responsibilities to achieve group goals with respect to Reporting, Planning, Forecasting, Working Capital, and accounting support.

• Bachelors or Post Graduate Degree in accounting or finance with 4-6 years of experience in 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 assignenments 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