Analyst, Client Reporting & Financial Planning And Analysis

Job Description
Summary and Scope of Position
You will pay a key role in the management of the BI Financial Planning and Analysis department and report to the Manager, Client Reporting &
Financial Planning and Analysis. Responsibilities will include the coordination of monthly forecasting and client reporting submission into company-wide repository (Hyperion) and delivery of ad hoc analyses to inform main decisions, and providing support and mentorship for the junior and senior analysts within the FP&
A team. You will assist with identifying issues, developing POVs, and offering ideas to their manager and agency finance leadership.
Main Responsibilities
Budget and Forecasting
Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and monthly forecasting for upload into the Hyperion Reporting System
Ensure the accuracy of the Hyperion reporting schedules and timely delivery to management
Maintain personnel activity for accurate salary and headcount forecasting
Assist team director with implementation of corporate planning tool (Anaplan)
Client Reporting
Assist in preparation of client profitability reporting
Perform research for inquiries from agency client finance teams and account leads
Reconcile and report actual burn activity against scoped fees
Develop fee pricing proposals for existing and new clients as requested by account management
Analysis
Prepare variance analysis to identify and explain variances to budget
Create reports to support ad-hoc analysis requests from client finance team
Reconcile payroll expenses to P&
L and maintain headcountroster monthly
Possess solid knowledge of general accounting concepts (revenue recognition, expense timing, capitalization policies, etc.)
Assist with month end revenue recognition
Other
Must have a proven track record of handling confidential information
Identify opportunities for process improvements
Train and mentor staff to ensure professional development and result oriented mindset
Prepare and maintain job descriptions for direct reports