Finance Analyst

Edelman

Financial Analyst managing billing, revenue tracking, reporting, and budgets for Edelman client projects. Supporting smaller-client financial management at a global communications firm.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $50,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial management, billing processes, and client reporting, with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail. Proficient in managing client relationships and supporting project managers in financial analysis and documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Financial ManagementClient ReportingBilling ProcessesMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyInterpersonal Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisBilling ReconciliationRevenue TrackingInvoice SubmissionData Collection

Soft Skills

Client Service OrientationTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsRelationship BuildingAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Outlook

Industry Keywords

Project ManagementAudit RequestsPurchase OrdersClient Budget TrackingAged Receivables

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Facilitate billing processes, financial analysis, and reporting for individual projects
Handle financial management for smaller clients
Maintain client files, documents, repositories, and critical information
Support client finance partners and internal client teams
Assist with client reporting, audit requests, and data collection
Run financial queries and handle ad hoc requests and projects
Calculate and track monthly revenues based on active contracts and client billings
Submit invoices and supporting documentation to clients on time
Gain exposure to client staffing and pricing processes under Finance Manager supervision
Review and approve sourcing department service orders with oversight
Manage fee reconciliation and escalate billing write-offs
Assist project managers with billing review
Collect commentary on aged receivables
Review project request forms for compliance and open project codes
Process purchase orders upon request
Provide project managers with time and expense details
Review missing time reports weekly and follow up on delinquencies
Update the client budget tracker monthly
Pursue stretch goals and continuous technical and leadership development

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 1 year of relevant experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting, or equivalent work experience
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Client service orientation
Ability to foster positive working relationships
Well-organized with strong time management skills and attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonuses may be included
Paid Time Off policy
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401K
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Travel assistance
Wellness programming
On-the-job training
Mentoring
ELI professional development resources