Senior Associate, Finance Operations

The Senior Associate, Finance Operations supports the media and account teams with financial and operational processes.

Business Responsibilities:

• Become familiar with planning tool & process, client billing process, and training documentation
• Assist with monthly client budget reporting and billing for assigned clients
• Liaise between the investment teams and billing department to ensure financials are in order and clients are billed accurately
• Ensure that client accounts are in good financial standing and invoices are processed for payment with in payment terms
• Manage invoice discrepancy resolution
• Provide assistance on media billing questions from Finance
• Assist teams with troubleshooting billing issues and errors
• Other responsibilities as assigned

People Responsibilities

• Ability to work in a team environment that promotes collaboration
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Ability to work successfully within a team as well as independently
• Establish and maintain effective relationships interdependently as well as with those outside the team

Skills and Behaviors

• Effective time management skills with an ability to multitask and prioritize
• Detailed-oriented
• Able to produce high quality work within a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and proficiency with MS Word
• Knowledge of Mediaocean (DDS Systems), Print Pac and Ad Buyer tools
• Excellent math, verbal, and written skills

About Mindshare:

Mindshare (part of WPP) is an inclusive global company of 10,000 people, in 116 offices and 86 countries, with diverse opinions, cultures, and passions. Together, we drive Good Growth for our clients and the industry—growth that isn’t just a flash in the pan, but enduring, diversified, and more sustainable over time. We accelerate it for our clients by using media as a multiplier to drive sales and maximize marketing investments. We use Precisely Human Intelligence that combines data science and behavioral science to understand consumers and their motivations better and we act on that intelligence by planning media with intention to connect brands with consumers around their shared values. At the heart of what we believe in is Energy (the essential ingredient for creativity), Empathy (understanding people and pushing beyond the surface), and Impact (empowering our people and clients to change the world). Mindshare was named the #1 Global Media Agency Network by WARC for the third consecutive year, recognized for media excellence, creativity, and agency performance.

GroupM and all its affiliates embrace and celebrate diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are a worldwide media agency network that represents global clients. The more inclusive we are, the greater work we can create together.

The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $45,000 to $90,000. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, please visit https://www.wpp.com/people/wellbeing/benefits-at-wpp-in-the-us for more details