Finance Business Manager – Agency
EVERSANA
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $65,000 - $110,000 per year
About the role
- Day to day support on tasks for Agency finance leadership
- Manage and prepare revenue reporting (weekly, monthly, YTD, FY) and provide revenue/variance analysis.
- Monthly review of the Client revenue as part of the month-end close alongside business leadership; identifying action items to be completed by finance or business teams
- Monthly preparation and review of client trackers inclusive of billing/invoicing, utilization/realization, and percentage completion
- Prepare budgets and forecasts; deliver proactive data to enable key decisions.
- Analyze staffing, utilization and billability; support resourcing plans across accounts.
- Review and process Statements of Work (SOWs); ensure client scope approvals and manage Purchase Orders (POs).
- Effectively manage and track projects; run recurring project status meetings with cross-functional teams.
- Ensure timely billing of agency fees and out-of-pocket expenses; partner with Account Management on billing cadence.
- Assist with Accounts Receivable (AR), Work in Progress (WIP), and accrued/deferred revenue analysis.
- Support audit requests and compliance with GAAP and internal policies.
- Serve as gatekeeper for Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and contract compliance.
- Collaborate with the broader Finance team and portfolio leadership; provide tactical and strategic guidance to solve problems.
- Perform ad hoc reporting as needed and continuously improve processes and controls.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business Administration (or equivalent experience).
- 4+ years of Client Finance/FP&A/Finance experience, preferably in an agency environment.
- Experience with enterprise-level financial systems - Dynamics 365 (strong preference) – and business intelligence tools (PowerBI)
- Preferred experience with Agency specific tools like Workfront and Media tools like MediaOcean
- Experience working in advertising/public relations or healthcare marketing agencies.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Sound judgment; self-motivated with the ability to work independently and deliver quality work.
- Ability to adjust priorities, respond to changing demands, and meet deadlines by effectively managing time.
- Strong collaboration skills—appropriately involve others in decisions to ensure alignment and support.
- Working knowledge of GAAP; strong data analysis and forecasting skills.
- Professional communication, with the ability to triage messages and present complex information clearly.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
- Remote work options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
revenue reportingvariance analysisbudget preparationforecastingstaffing analysisutilization analysisbilling/invoicingGAAP compliancedata analysisforecasting skills
Soft skills
sound judgmentself-motivatedtime managementcollaboration skillsprofessional communicationproblem-solvingindependent workadaptabilitydecision-makingquality work delivery
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in EconomicsBachelor’s degree in Business Administration