Client Finance Manager

At Real Chemistry, making the world a healthier place isn't just an aspiration—it's our everyday reality. Our drive to transform healthcare is informed by our blend of deep scientific expertise, human-centred creativity, and AI-driven insights, fostering a unique environment where innovation thrives and our people are impact-obsessed. As a global agency, we provide a full suite of services across healthcare communications and marketing to our clients, including top players in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.

Our culture is rooted in our people—we believe we are best together and are committed to excellence for both our clients and colleagues. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, if you share our passion for healthcare and connection, we invite you to explore our opportunities.

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We are seeking a
Client Finance Manager
to join our growing team. This position helps run and maintain the day-to-day fiscal management of a business unit within Real Chemistry as well as works closely with Account Management, Legal and various other departments. Responsibilities include being the primary support to client finance leadership and account leads, assisting in resourcing, revenue forecasting and project management. The Client Finance Manager reports to the Director, Client Finance and must be proactive and talented at fostering collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-growing global company

What You'll Do

• Manage and prepare revenue reporting – Weekly, Monthly, YTD, FY.
• Revenue analysis and variance analysis.
• Prepare budget and forecasts.
• Analyze staffing, utilization and billability.
• Manage SOW review and processing.
• Ensure client scope approvals and manage PO's.
• Effectively manage and track projects.
• Ensure timely billing of agency fees and out of pocket expenses.
• Manage recurring project status meetings.
• Assist with AR, WIP, Accrued and Deferred analysis.
• Assist with Audit requests.
• Collaborate with rest of Finance team.
• Gatekeeper for MSAs.

This Position Is a Perfect Fit For You If

• Our Company values – Best Together, Impact-Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always and Accountability with an "I" – really speak to you.
• You are adaptable, resilient, and OK with adjusting your scope, responsibilities, and focus as we grow. When things change, so do we. We're always evolving.
• You are proactive, driven, and resourceful with strong prioritization skills and a desire to dive into the data.
• You are highly organized self-starter, able to work independently and under tight deadlines.

What You Should Have

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business Administration is required.
• 4+ years Client Finance/FP&A/Finance experience.
• Experience with enterprise level financial systems, NetSuite/Open Air is a plus.
• Experience working in Advertising/Public Relations firm essential
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, Word, and Outlook. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Must possess sound judgment skills & be self-motivated with the ability to work independently to deliver quality work.
• Adjust priorities to respond to pressing and changing demands; meet deadlines by managing time & priorities.
• Appropriately involve others in a process or decision to ensure their support.
• Maintain working knowledge of functional area policies and procedures and general knowledge of company policy and procedures.
• Deliver proactive data that is relevant & whereby key decisions can be made.
• Professional communication manner and ability to triage messages when appropriate.
• Exhibit a positive, pro-active "can do" attitude with all team members and is willing to pitch in whenever needed.

Pay Range:
$80,000 - $85,000

This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, skills, certifications, and geographical location. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

Real Chemistry is proud to be Great Place to Work certified; check out what our people shared about our culture and workplace on our Great Places to Work Profile here.

We believe we can do our best when feeling our best, which is why we've put together a benefits program designed to give you the support you and your family need at every stage of life. Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, tailored to your region. Globally, this includes offices in our key markets with free snacks to keep you running all day long, generous holiday and paid time off, options for private medical, dental, and vison plans, and support in saving for the future. Other perks include mental wellness coaching and support and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning. Learn more about our great benefits and perks and search specific offerings in your region at:

Working with Real HART: Since the pandemic, we have adapted to how our people told us they want to work. We have office locations in cities in the US, UK, and Europe with many employees and clients that serve as hubs where and when they need us. For employees who are within an hour of one of our offices, we expect attendance in the office two days per week, either at a Real Chemistry office or onsite with clients. We are also actively opening new office locations, so if one opens near you, our Real HART policy will apply. We are not looking for attendance for the sake of attendance but believe that the opportunity to coordinate in-office team meetings, 1:1 meetings with managers, taking advantage of on-site learning, and connecting with client partners is a critical to delivering on our purpose of making healthcare what it should be. Outside of these offices, we have regions, where people work remotely but come together quarterly for collaboration, culture and learning opportunities. We call this our Real Hybrid and Regional Teams (Real HART) approach. Real Chemistry believes we are best together – and our workplace strategy fosters connection and collaboration in person – but also supports flexibility for our people.

Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. We continually strive to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees feel empowered to leverage all they bring from their personal lived experience and professional expertise, to make our team the best in the industry. We encourage motivated and qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ethnic or national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Real Chemistry operates. Should you require accommodations throughout the interview process please let your recruiter know.

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