The Mars Agency is an award-winning, independently owned global commerce marketing practice with a growth-for-clients focus. With talent spanning the Americas, Europe and Asia, we create breakthrough, connected commerce solutions by balancing the smartest humanity with the latest technology. The agency’s latest MarTech platform, Marilyn®, is the industry's first and only end-to-end commerce advisor.
We’re looking for a Finance Analyst. The position reports to the Finance department, and responsible for overseeing budget management and performance for assigned Retailers and Brands. The successful candidate will interface cross-functionally with agency personnel and the client’s finance team to maintain sustainable metrics throughout the year, provide monthly budget analysis and changes, and have complete financial accuracy of all active shopper events.
Candidates must be located in the Detroit metro area for regular in-office meetings.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Prepare timely financial reporting with analysis of budgets, shifts, and findings across teams.
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Management of all shopper marketing projects into budget management system. This includes continuous monitoring, adjustments, and actualization of all spend in consultation with the client teams executing the events
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Liaison between external client team and internal teams
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Maintain reports to properly account for current standings and shifts within FY budget
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Partner with agency Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams to manage workflow of billing and vendor payments
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Performs other duties, as assigned
SKILLSETS REQUIRED:
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Degree in Business/Accounting/Finance or equivalent
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2-3 years of experience in a finance position supporting key departments
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Strong operational focus and ability to deliver accurate and detailed financial metrics on monthly basis
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Great attention to detail
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Strong excel skills
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Ability to work effectively with various teams
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills
The Mars Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, ancestry, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or handicap, HIV, veteran, marital or family status, or any other status or condition protected by applicable state and/or federal laws, except where a bonafide occupational qualification applies.
The Mars Agency has developed a wide variety of inclusive benefit plans and policies that address and promote the needs of all employees and their family members, including comprehensive group health plans, a parental leave program that includes paid maternity and paternity benefits for pregnancy, adoption and surrogacy, flexible paid time off, a broad and confidential employee assistance program, ongoing wellness support initiatives, trusted financial health advice and guidance, promotion of education through tuition support and assistance, and a flexible and supportive work environment and culture.
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