Manager, Commercial Finance

Interpublic Group is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Manager to join our Global Commercial Finance team.  In this role you will be responsible for analyzing complex financial data, deriving valuable insights and partnering with cross functional teams in development of reporting designed to optimize financial performance. The Commercial Finance Manager will develop and manage commercial frameworks in support of existing and prospective global client relationships.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where you will support a broad set of internal partners responsible for driving growth, supporting global client relationships and in the monitoring of critical business metrics.

This is a highly visible growth opportunity for a candidate who possesses strong business acumen, is detail oriented and seeks a role leveraging experiences in a client service driven organization. 

• Prepare and present accurate and insightful financial reports, including regular and ad-hoc management reports as well as dashboards to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Lead efforts to collect critical financial data; such as detailed revenue forecasts, pricing data and staffing estimates from network and agency level finance leads
• Analyze and evaluate business performance metrics, including client profit key performance indicators (KPIs), and financial targets.
• Gather and document business requirements supporting the development of enhanced financial management tools and reporting.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal client operational leads, serving as a trusted advisor on financial matters, and providing insights and recommendations to support their business objectives.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IPG Business Transformation team and IT to identify and implement improvements to existing financial reporting and dashboards.
• Assist in driving process improvement through participating in the implementation of new processes, tools, and sharing of best practices across Interpublic agencies.
• Act as a key point of contact to coordinate internal information requests and various other special projects.

• Bachelor’s degree, Finance or Business-related field (MBA or MBA candidate preferred)
• 5+ years relevant business experience with preference for experience in client service industry
• Ability to think creatively and critically with superior attention to detail, strong analytical skills and problem-solving work ethic
• Comfortable working with large volumes of complex data and presenting their findings to senior management
• Highly skilled in MS Excel functions and modeling, visualizations, and solid proficiency in across all Microsoft applications required particularly MS PowerPoint
• Experience in data extraction, manipulation and visualization with familiarity of tools such as Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, SAP Analysis for Office, etc.
• Familiarity with ERP Systems (Hyperion, SAP based platforms)

The salary range for this position is $135,000 to $150,000. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.

One of our primary goals is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our compensation plan includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:

• Healthcare Options
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Prescription
• Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Flexible based Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Assistance Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Exclusive discounts on cell phones, gyms, and everyday purchases

IPG is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity inclusion and equity at our company. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, disability, genetic information or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law.