Client Finance Manager (Contract - Inside IR35)

HELLO … We’re looking for a Client Finance Manager (Contract - Inside IR35) Who are we? MullenLowe Global is an international network of highly creative, integrated communication agencies. With strategic hubs in Europe, Africa, the Americas and APAC. Our key expertise lies in developing big, bold brand strategy and creative that can transcends international boundaries. We are consistently told by people who join us what an approachable, friendly bunch we are. We don’t like big egos, but we like having fun. We pride ourselves in creating a culture where everyone feels included, able to be themselves and create their best work. We are proud to have been ranked the most effective agency network for eleven consecutive years by the Effie Effectiveness. We’ve picked up a few other accolades recently too, including a Cannes Lion, D&AD Pencils and multiple wins at the Marketing Society.

What we are looking for: We are currently looking for a Client Finance Manager to join the UCT department, working on financial management of the Global Accounts. The primary goal of this department is to drive increased Global Client profitability and revenue across the group. UCT partners with agency leadership in client negotiations, introduces innovative compensation models where possible and provides global financial leadership and best practices. The Global Client Finance team is also responsible for regular reporting of Client Profitability and support for the MullenLowe Global CFO on various operational initiatives.

Key responsibilities:

• PO’s / Billing / WIP Management
• Maintain worldwide tracking sheet - enter all global billing transactions, track PO’s issued
• Ensure billing footprint is aligned with Scope Tool (SWOP) and PO’s filter through to markets on time.
• Assist Global Client Finance Partner with client calls to align footprint with SWOP Tool
• Work with MullenLowe Billing team to ensure billing is up to date and correct
• Issue PO’s to markets brand by brand based on market allocations awarded
• Attend calls to clients to resolve PO and Invoicing issues
• Assist Global Client Finance Partner with Network issues regarding scope / PO’s / historical balances
• Working Capital
• Maintain working capital balances across network for clients
• Work with MullenLowe markets to resolve invoicing issues
• Weekly calls with clients to work through issues
• Track Working Capital quarterly with MullenLowe Controllers
• Liaise with markets to ensure issues are flagged early and initiate dialogue with clients on issue resolution
• Manage OOPS Budgets in Billing tool, ensure PO’s are issued by clients and Out Of Pockets Files are uploaded into Billing tool
• Work with MullenLowe central team to maintain the WIP and keep balances in good order
• Client finance
• Maintain client rate card tables
• Collaborate with the team on client profitability reporting
• Liaise with markets on variances and monitor profit improvement plans
• Maintain mapping table per market & Contact Mapping across the company
• Support the Client Finance Partner with brand sheets preparation, bonus calculations (both annual and quarterly), revenue allocation, central service fee allocation and tracking, ad hoc presentations on global figures for management, retrieving revenue information from different segments/revenue sources in the company, and ISAM fee analysis and tracking

About you: You will also be...

• Highly numerate with strong analytical and commercial skills with a superior level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Advanced in Excel
• An excellent communicator, both spoken and written
• Have excellent time management skills with an adaptable/flexible attitude
• Experience in dealing with international offices

It's a bonus if you have:

• SAP knowledge
• Hyperion experience

Benefits Extra holiday days you can buy, your birthday off, gym discounts, a running club, healthcare, lots of social events, and just about everything else you can think of! Dedicated to our people, we provide extensive benefits to help with that work-life balance. We focus on great people, great work, effectiveness, creativity, and passion. If that sounds like the place for you then we want to meet you! MullenLowe Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.