Client Finance Analyst

Client Finance Analyst

Skopje, Hybrid

This role is part of our Technology Business Unit, based in the vibrant city of Skopje. Our modern office is home to a diverse and talented team of over 100 professionals across various disciplines, including experts in Technology, Data, Motion Design, Marketing, and SRE. Together, we focus on delivering cutting-edge solutions for some of the world’s leading brands, such as Meta, TikTok, eBay, Netflix, Logitech, Philips, and more, while fostering an environment of global collaboration and innovation.

JOB PURPOSE

We're looking for a Client Finance Analyst to support our growing team in Skopje. This person will be able to provide client and commercial teams with strategic and financial support on client-related and new business initiatives. Is always up-to-date on client revenue and resourcing changes and potential impacts to the overall health of the business. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who can manage a wide variety of responsibilities, from providing critical insights into client accounts to ensuring our internal operations run smoothly. You'll partner with stakeholders across the business and act as a true business partner, enabling management to make sound decisions and helping teams operate at their best.

Key Responsibilities

Revenue recognition and Invoicing

• Reviewing the monthly balance sheet reconciliation of WIP from Financial Control and working with Manager, Client Finance to chase missing PO’s, check and follow-up on overrun/underrun, overspend/underspend, margin on out of pocket costs, missing allocations and closure of projects.
• Following up on missing PO’s, pending orderlines, closed underrun budgets and missing allocations with lead PM’s.
• Raising all invoices to clients.
• Check and approval of cross-sell invoices for intercompany transactions.
• Supporting Manager, Client Finance in ensuring data accuracy across revenue trackers.
• Assist on forecasting and monthly reporting, helping project managers track their numbers and reviewing with leadership.
• Review & approve supplier invoices, media expenses and other client expenses.
• Manage and track time entries, enforcing processes and checking on the “hygiene” of our internal admin systems.

Project Profitability

• Review actual booked hours vs budgeted hours and challenge overrun.
• Support Manager, Client Finance with project KPI tracking

Credit Control

• Support Manager, Client Finance on the debtors list and oversee the chasing of outstanding invoices with clients
• Support Manager, Client Finance with weekly updates on debtors list movements to Global Head of Accounts Receivable and Credit Control

Other Responsibilities

• Support Manager, Client Finance in all aspects of the day to day invoicing operations of the business.
• Serve as the initial point of contact for project managers for support in project setup/hygiene. 

What We Are Looking For

• At least 2+ years of experience in business control, FP&A, Client Finance, Operations Excellence.
• Experience working in a service-oriented or professional services business.
• A university degree in Finance, Business Control, Accounting, Business would be considered a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders across various teams.
• The willingness to take initiative and work independently, leading projects from start to finish.
• Tech-savvy with excellent skills in Excel and Google Suite.
• Experience with financial systems, particularly for budgeting and forecasting, is a plus.
• Experience with Power BI or big data models is advantageous.
• Happy to work to tight deadlines and travel nationally and internationally as needed.
• A strong interest in the practical applications of AI in a business context, with a proactive approach to embedding new technologies in your daily work
• Experience using generative AI or other smart tools in a professional or personal capacity to increase productivity and solve problems is a plus. 

We Offer

• Hybrid working policy,
• Monthly public transportation card as part of our ongoing effort to protect the environment.
• Stay happy and healthy with a contribution to your health through the OpenUp platform and access to private health insurance.
• Health and wellness benefits through a Sportmaster card with which you may do sports activities each day in different locations.
• Profit-sharing bonuses at the end of each year along with a referral bonus upon each successful hire.
• Refreshments are provided in the office all week, as well as drinks at 4pm on a Friday (more details about the office life can be found here);
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications.
• Global annual DEPT® Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities

Who Are We?

We are pioneers at heart. What does that mean? We are always looking forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating. 

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 30+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients problems, no matter where you are in the world.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION 

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.