Finance Executive

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Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, ESP
In-Office
Mid level
Agency
The Role
Manage end-to-end billing and collections, from client setup to invoice issuance and payment collection. Coordinate with PR teams, maintain client master data, monitor aged receivables, resolve invoicing and PO issues, prepare reporting, support month-end close and reconciliations, and drive process improvements to reduce overdue balances.
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At Edelman, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging.

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic, flexible and committed professional to join our Finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full billing and collections cycle, working closely with PR teams to ensure the accurate administrative and financial management of client accounts, from their creation in the system through to the final collection of invoices.

This individual will play a key role in ensuring billing deadlines are met, monitoring outstanding debt and supporting the continuous improvement of internal processes.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or a related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in billing, Accounts Receivable or financial administration roles.
  • Proven experience in collections management, debt follow-up and reduction of overdue balances.
  • High level of English (minimum B2–C1), both written and spoken.
  • Experience working with financial ERP systems.
  • Previous experience with Workday is highly desirable.
  • Advanced Excel skills.
  • Ability to manage collection conversations with confidence, professionalism and a customer-focused approach.

Key Responsibilities
 

The successful candidate will be responsible for, among others, the following activities:

  • Managing the end-to-end process from client set-up through to invoice issuance.
  • Ensuring billing deadlines and monthly closing timelines are consistently met.
  • Coordinating with PR teams to ensure all billing information is accurate and available on time.
  • Overseeing the creation and maintenance of client master data.
  • Monitoring accounts receivable and proactively managing collections activities to ensure payment deadlines are met.
  • Maintaining ongoing communication with clients and internal teams to resolve billing and collection-related issues.
  • Reviewing aged receivables and identifying collection risks, escalating issues when necessary.
  • Resolving issues related to invoicing, purchase orders and client data.
  • Preparing regular reports on invoicing activity, outstanding debt and collection status.
  • Supporting financial close activities and account reconciliations.
  • Participating in continuous improvement initiatives and the optimization of administrative and financial processes.

Competencies

  • Dynamic, flexible and results-oriented mindset.
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
  • High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Strong focus on meeting deadlines and objectives.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Proactive, autonomous and solution-oriented approach.
  • Ability to thrive in dynamic and constantly evolving environments.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience in communications, marketing, advertising or professional services agencies.
  • Experience working in multinational environments.
  • Participation in financial systems implementation or transformation projects.
  • Knowledge of project billing processes and client management practices.

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We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or a related field
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in billing, Accounts Receivable or financial administration roles
  • Proven experience in collections management, debt follow-up and reduction of overdue balances
  • High level of English (minimum B2-C1), both written and spoken
  • Experience working with financial ERP systems
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Ability to manage collection conversations with confidence, professionalism and a customer-focused approach
  • Previous experience with Workday
  • Previous experience in communications, marketing, advertising or professional services agencies
  • Experience working in multinational environments
  • Participation in financial systems implementation or transformation projects
  • Knowledge of project billing processes and client management practices

Edelman Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Edelman and has not been reviewed or approved by Edelman.

  • Healthcare Strength Benefits are described as comprehensive, with health plans commonly framed as a strong part of the overall package. Mental and physical well-being programs are also emphasized as meaningful support.
  • Flexible Benefits Work flexibility is positioned as a standout, including hybrid routines and a “Work From Anywhere” option for part of the year. Flexible public holidays are also highlighted as adding practical choice to how time is used.
  • Retirement Support Retirement offerings such as a 401(k) match (and pension-style contributions in some markets) are consistently presented as a solid component of total rewards. This tends to improve overall package value even when base pay feels less competitive.

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The Company
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6,475 Employees
Year Founded: 1952

What We Do

Edelman is a global communications firm that partners with businesses and organizations to evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. Our 6,000 people in more than 60 offices deliver communications strategies that give our clients the confidence to lead, act with certainty and earn the lasting trust of their stakeholders. We develop powerful ideas and tell magnetic stories that move at the speed of news, make an immediate impact, transform culture and spark movements. Since our founding in 1952 by Dan Edelman, we have remained an independent, family-run company. We use our profits to strengthen our business, provide our employees with opportunities to grow, advance our industry, and serve as a responsible citizen of the world. Every day, we strive to live and work by a long-held set of core values: the pursuit of excellence, the freedom to be curious, the courage to do the right thing, and a commitment to improving society. Edelman is an equal opportunity employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities

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