Finance Analyst

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Monks is a digital-first marketing and advertising services company connecting the dots across content, data & digital media and technology services. Inspired by the connectivity and flexibility of technology APIs, Monks' single-P&L model offers brands seamless access to a nearly 6,000-strong team of digital talent organized across 57 talent hubs in 33 countries. 

With us, you'll find a diverse group of colleagues with different backgrounds and perspectives. We believe everyone has something of value to offer, and that sustaining a truly diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace begins with fostering an environment where people can be themselves, authentically, every day. We want to build something with the potential to change the heart of our industry, and we'd love to include your unique perspective. 

Description 

In this supporting Client Finance position at Monks, you are a trusted finance expert supporting one or more Account Leads and a Client Finance Lead. You will develop an understanding of the client team's business priorities, drive continuous financial improvements and maintain billing & reporting accuracy for the business. This is a role where you'll partner across the global finance and operations teams as an advocate for process and an integrator of teams. You will be a liaison between regional invoicing teams and your client team, reporting into a Client Finance Lead supporting North America business. Our ideal candidate is a fast and flexible go-getter who jumps on new opportunities, with a natural aptitude for collaboration and a strong grounding in finance. 

In this role you will: 

• Support annual budgeting, monthly forecasting and close to guide strategic and tactical decision making
• Specific activities will span everything from: MSA/SOW contract reviewing, client invoicing, project financial tracking, employee utilization tracking, vendor management and reconciliation, variance commentary writing, margin analysis, completing client/internal reporting templates
• Analyze information and deliver insights to make initiatives more efficient and effective 
• Support key account leaders through analytics, reporting, and regular meetings 
• Provide analysis of trends and forecasts and recommend actions for optimization
• Accurately track actual versus forecasted expenses
• Be a finance and operations system expert

Experience you already have:

• 2-5 years of experience in Client Finance, FP&A or similar Finance/Accounting position
• Accounting/Finance degree with knowledge of accounting principles and applications; CPA equivalent or audit experience a plus
• Finance experience with the Professional services industry a plus (Agency, Consulting etc)
• Advanced knowledge of Excel/Google spreadsheets 
• Self-driven and able to complete month end tasks with minimal oversight 
• Problem solver who can consistently think outside of the box to develop solutions to accounting/reporting challenges 
• Familiar with accounting software (Netsuite is our ERP)
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills

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About Monks

Monks is the global, purely digital, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global marketing and technology services to accelerate business possibilities and redefine how brands and businesses interact with the world. Its integration of systems and workflows delivers unfettered content production, scaled experiences, enterprise-grade technology and data science fueled by AI—managed by the industry's best and most diverse digital talent—to help the world's trailblazing companies outmaneuver and outpace their competition.

Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave: Global Marketing Services. It has remained a constant presence on Adweek's Fastest Growing lists , ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies and is the only partner to have been placed in AdExchanger's Programmatic Power Players list every year In addition to being named Adweek's first AI Agency of the Year (2023), Monks has been recognized by Business Intelligence in its 2024 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Awards program in three categories: the Individual category, Organizational Winner in AI Strategic Planning and AI Product for its service Monks.Flow. Monks has also garnered the title of Webby Production Company of the Year , won a record number of FWAs and has earned a spot on Newsweek's Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces 2023.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.