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FleishmanHillard Manager Financial Analysis in St. Louis, Missouri
FleishmanHillard is a global integrated communications agency delivering transformational outcomes for some of the world’s biggest brands. FleishmanHillard has an immediate opportunity for a Manager Financial Analysis/Financial Liaison to join our team at our global headquarters in St. Louis. This is an opportunity to work within a highly-motivated team environment. The ideal candidate should have experience in a fast-paced, challenging organization juggling multiple projects under strict deadlines with a high attention to analyzing results and financial operations. At FleishmanHillard you define it. We help you make it happen. Are you ready to join the team?
FleishmanHillard is intentional about using diversity, equity, and inclusion to strengthen the bonds between us, grow our people and create spaces for everyone to thrive. Staying true to our commitment to our people and the communities in which we live and work, we do not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. As part of our ongoing effort to be the world’s most inclusive agency, we are committed to seeking candidates who possess and demonstrate a profound interest in furthering our DE&I goals.
The financial liaison should act as a trusted advisor and business partner to general managers, group leaders, client relationship managers and other practice areas including senior leadership.
Responsibilities:
Assist the offices with setting financial targets and monthly forecasts that are based on realistic estimates that fit into the firm’s objectives as well as the parent company
Analyze and interpret financial results and use those results to make recommendations to the offices
Understand and analyze client financial contracts and work with the legal team to ensure the contracts are appropriately established and reviewed
Provide high-value customer service for General Managers and Client Relationship Managers regarding client needs and financial summaries
Assist with managing staffing capacity to ensure revenue forecasts align with staffing
Prepare summaries, analysis and dashboards for supervisor, management and GMs that provide valuable information as to the profitability and financial success of the offices
Assist management with tools to ensure the offices are achieving their goals and strategize for ways to grow revenue, control expenses, manage profitability and write offs
Field and respond to questions from management, firm leaders and parent company regarding office results
Prepare monthly journal entries related to office monthly closings
Analyze, interpret and distribute various analyses related to discretionary expenses, time worked, billing write-offs, employee utilization, capacity and client/employee profitability
Prepare re-forecasts of revenue and expense by profit center, office and region based on existing customer engagements, new business pipeline, run rates, cyclical variations of business and staffing levels
Prepare and deliver profit center/office/region review presentations to appropriate business leaders
Qualifications:
5-7 years of experience with a degree in Accounting and/or Finance/ CPA preferred
Top level skills in Microsoft Excel
Ability to juggle multiple priorities and work under aggressive deadlines
Possess patience, attentiveness, clear communication, positive language, time management, willingness to learn and tackle problems individually with an excellent ability to handle surprises
A proven ability to finalize and review internal financial statements, analyze and communicate results, recommend action, and develop forecasts and budgets in a collaborative fashion with the appropriate business leaders
The ability to meet monthly and quarterly deadlines and apply appropriate judgment to analyzing various business situations
A level of commitment and dedication to the business as well as a strong work ethic and customer service orientation in order to succeed
This individual must be a self-starter and highly motivated with strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and cultures
Committed to cultivating diverse teams and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
About FleishmanHillard
Our Story
We’re more motivated by what we can give than what we receive. That holds true for our colleagues, clients and communities across cultures and time zones. We believe giving our best is only possible in an environment that empowers us to truly be our best, so we focus on creating belonging for all and caring for the whole person. Because when you belong and have what you need to thrive — both at work and in life — you’re free to be you. To pursue your dreams and passions. To be bold and try new things, in the name of personal and professional growth and of work that leads to meaningful progress for the world. So, we respect and support one another amid differences and we acknowledge and celebrate who each of us is. We accept that we don't all have to have the same perspectives, beliefs, background or experiences to do great things together. A combination of our employee experience, industry-leading client work, global community service and contributions to inclusion has earned FleishmanHillard recognition as 2021, 2022 and 2023 Campaign Global PR Agency of the Year; 2023 ICCO Large Agency of the Year – The Americas; 2022 and 2023 PRWeek U.S. Agency of the Year; 2022 and 2023 PRWeek U.S. Outstanding Extra-Large Agency of the Year; 2023 Campaign US PR Agency of the Year; 2021 PRovoke APAC Consultancy of the Year; and 2021 PRWeek UK Large Consultancy of the Year. FleishmanHillard is part of Omnicom PR Group and has nearly 80 offices in more than 30 countries, plus affiliates in 45 countries.
FleishmanHillard offers a hybrid work model and seeks employees who are comfortable working in the office for a portion of their week, in accordance with their local office hybrid work policy. We value the collaboration and camaraderie that in-person interactions provide, but also understand the importance of flexibility and balance in our employees’ lives. We acknowledge that our people are diverse individuals with unique circumstances and needs, and therefore our goal is to foster a productive and inclusive work environment where all employees can thrive, both in and out of the office.
FleishmanHillard is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, alienage, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected class under federal, state or local laws. Please do not contact the office directly to apply – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered. If you need assistance reviewing career opportunities or completing an application, please email our careers team (careers@fleishman.com) or call 314-982-1700 and ask to be connected to Talent Development.
The anticipated salary range for this position is $66,000.00 to $104,000.00.
Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications and geography. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off and/or other benefits also are available.
About Omnicom Public Relations Group
Omnicom Public Relations Group is a global collective of three of the top global public relations agencies worldwide and eight specialist agencies in public affairs, marketing to women, fashion, global health strategy and corporate social responsibility. It encompasses more than 6,000 public relations professionals in more than 330 offices worldwide who provide their expertise to companies, government agencies, NGOs and nonprofits across a wide range of industries. Omnicom Public Relations Group delivers for clients through a relentless focus on talent, continuous pursuit of innovation and a culture steeped in collaboration. Omnicom Public Relations Group is part of the DAS Group of Companies, a division of Omnicom Group Inc. that includes more than 200 companies in a wide range of marketing disciplines including advertising, public relations, healthcare, customer relationship management, events, promotional marketing, branding and research.