What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Manager position at Burson?
Burson is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. Burson is part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company. Learn more at www.bursonglobal.com.
More About The Role
Based in Chicago, Burson is seeking a Finance Manager with approximately 4-6 years of experience to support our Insights, Data and Intelligence Practice playing a critical role on the Finance team supporting the continued growth of the practice and the financial management of the business. The individual will work closely with multiple stakeholders including WPP shared services, client teams for budget and contract management, and the internal finance team for all client financial reporting and revenue assurance.
This is an opportunity to join a seasoned team of financial practitioners as they stand up a newly created and rapidly growing practice. Agency experience is highly desired with a keen understanding of internal controls and SOX.
The Work
Our vision is for Burson to be the leading ‘academy company’ for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills, expand their networks, and ultimately, produce the best solutions for today’s leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs, which include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, tuition reimbursement for continued learning, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success.
At Burson, diversity, equity and inclusion are not just values; they are strategic imperatives that fuel our future in an industry built on the art of understanding, connecting and developing relationships. We believe that a diverse workforce is essential for inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue and cultivating meaningful experiences that drive innovation and creativity. It also enables our agency to thrive and deliver brilliant work.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Burson does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, creed, color, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, or ancestry.
For more information, visit www.bursonglobal.com
The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $50,000 to $105,000. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package; click here for more details: https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome
Our careers page is designed to be accessible to everyone. If you need any specific accommodations during the application process, feel free to reach out to us at appaccommodations@bursonglobal.com. Please note that this email is for applicants needing special assistance, so we may not be able to reply to other inquiries.
When you click the "Submit Application" button below, this will send any information you add below to Burson. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Recruitment Privacy Policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice. This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it.
More About The Role
Based in Chicago, Burson is seeking a Finance Manager with approximately 4-6 years of experience to support our Insights, Data and Intelligence Practice playing a critical role on the Finance team supporting the continued growth of the practice and the financial management of the business. The individual will work closely with multiple stakeholders including WPP shared services, client teams for budget and contract management, and the internal finance team for all client financial reporting and revenue assurance.
This is an opportunity to join a seasoned team of financial practitioners as they stand up a newly created and rapidly growing practice. Agency experience is highly desired with a keen understanding of internal controls and SOX.
The Work
- Act as finance partner to the Insights, Data and Intelligence teams and executives.
- Ensure SOX compliance with monthly financial reporting.
- Manage Accounts Receivable aging and collections.
- Liaise and advise account teams on commercial matters such as issues related to billings, budgets, accounts payable, expenses.
- Review and redline client and vendor scopes of work (SOWs), amendments, MSAs, addendums for new and existing clients.
- Track and record all contracts for the Burson Insights and Intelligence Practice client roster including each client’s contractual obligations, pricing models, rebates/discounts, term/duration, etc. Share upcoming contractual terms, amendments, etc. with legal team.
- Revenue recognition tracking/recording during month-end in accordance with each clients’ contractual pricing models inclusive of any rebates, discounts or incentives and in compliance with SOX.
- Partner with client leaders and executives during budget and quarterly reforecasts to develop new revenue forecasts based upon the client’s annual budget.
- Assist client teams with staff plans for scope of works.
- Prepare insightful, actionable, and accurate financial reporting/analysis to key business owners in the organization.
- Along with other key finance leaders, support finance transformation as to systems and processes for financial close and reporting.
- Special projects as required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration.
- Experience in an agency or other billable professional services organizations is highly preferred.
- Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills, organization skills.
- Full understanding of accounting concepts and principles.
- Strong understanding of internal controls and SOX.
- Highly proficient in Excel and experience with Oracle, Hyperion, SAP or Netsuite (similar to our proprietary systems of Maconomy and Cartesis).
- Possess strong oral and written communication skills with a flexible interpersonal style to clearly present ideas both verbally and in writing.
- Proven supervisory skills, but with the ability to also be detail oriented.
- “Roll up your sleeves team attitude”.
- Ability to work independently and/or part of a team to complete multiple projects on time.
Our vision is for Burson to be the leading ‘academy company’ for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills, expand their networks, and ultimately, produce the best solutions for today’s leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs, which include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, tuition reimbursement for continued learning, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success.
At Burson, diversity, equity and inclusion are not just values; they are strategic imperatives that fuel our future in an industry built on the art of understanding, connecting and developing relationships. We believe that a diverse workforce is essential for inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue and cultivating meaningful experiences that drive innovation and creativity. It also enables our agency to thrive and deliver brilliant work.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Burson does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, creed, color, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, or ancestry.
For more information, visit www.bursonglobal.com
The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $50,000 to $105,000. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package; click here for more details: https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome
Our careers page is designed to be accessible to everyone. If you need any specific accommodations during the application process, feel free to reach out to us at appaccommodations@bursonglobal.com. Please note that this email is for applicants needing special assistance, so we may not be able to reply to other inquiries.
When you click the "Submit Application" button below, this will send any information you add below to Burson. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Recruitment Privacy Policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice. This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it.
Salary : $50,000 - $105,000
