Omnicom Media (OM), the media services division of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) – delivers transformational experiences for consumers, clients, and talent. Powered by the Omni marketing orchestration system, OM connects best-in-class capabilities that enable our full-service media agencies OMD, PHD, and Hearts & Science to deliver more relevant and actionable consumer experiences, more productive and proactive client experiences, and more collaborative and rewarding talent experiences for the more than 24,000 people serving the world’s leading brands in OM agencies around the globe.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Associate Director, Finance to join our OM Strategic Investment team. This role is pivotal in overseeing the agency's financial health, strategic financial planning, and operational finance functions for the business units Creo, Outcomes, and Fan Connect. The Associate Director will oversee the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, internal reporting across the Group. The role will provide insight into the business’ drivers, Group financial forecasts and results; with a focus on maximizing efficiencies through automation. Working in a dynamic environment, the role will support wider corporate development activities by providing financial analysis to support certain key strategic decisions and special projects. The candidate will spearhead efforts to enhance the company's Business Intelligence capabilities This role will oversee 1 Finance Manager, 1Financial Analyst, and 1-2 Offshore support roles, and will report into the VP of Finance.
Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end financial management for multiple business units, including monthly close, forecasting, and long-range planning.
- Lead the month-end close process, providing clear insights on YTD actuals vs. forecast, key drivers, and risks/opportunities to senior leadership.
- Oversee and approve journal entries, accruals, revenue recognition, and intercompany allocations, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Partner with Commercial, Client Finance, and Account teams to optimize revenue, pricing, and client profitability.
- Drive forecasting and pipeline pacing, including scenario planning and conversion risk analysis.
- Provide strategic financial guidance to business leads, influencing decision-making on staffing, investments, and client engagements.
- Partner with billing operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with contractual terms.
- Deliver executive-level reporting and storytelling, highlighting performance, trends, and actionable insights.
- Identify and implement process improvements, automation, and scalable financial frameworks across the organization.
- Serve as a key stakeholder in audit processes, ensuring readiness and compliance with internal and external requirements.
- Lead, mentor, and develop junior team members, fostering growth and elevating team performance.
- Drive and manage cross-functional initiatives and ad hoc strategic projects.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (CPA/MBA a plus).
- 7–10+ years of FP&A, Accounting, or Finance experience, preferably within media, advertising, or a fast-paced services environment.
- Proven experience leading teams and developing talent, with strong delegation and coaching skills.
- Strong expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and revenue recognition principles.
- Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership.
- Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive business outcomes.
- Advanced Excel skills (modeling, scenario analysis); experience with financial systems (e.g., TM1, D365, OneStream) a plus.
- Strong understanding of client finance, pricing models, and margin optimization.
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities across business units.
- High level of ownership, accountability, and strategic thinking.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience delivering to executive audiences.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- High degree of professionalism and ability to handle confidential information.
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This role is hybrid, requiring three (3) days per week in the office. The remaining two (2) days may be worked remotely. Specific in-office days will be discussed during the interview process, with flexibility to align with team needs. Please note that the number or required in-office days may be adjusted over time, potentially increasing the number of required in-office days based on business needs.
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