Mediahub is one of the hottest and fastest growing media shops in the U.S. We've been honored as Ad Age's Media Agency of the Year, a Leader in Forrester's first-ever wave of major media shops, and Adweek's U.S. Media Agency of the Year.
Position Overview
The FP&A Analyst prepares financial reports for internal use at the company by collecting, analyzing, formatting, and presenting information. Working in connection with the Senior FP&A Analyst, they help drive the budgeting and forecasting process across MullenLowe & Mediahub.
Responsibilities
Budgeting and forecasting
Ensure timely and accurate submission of office financial plans
Provide variance analysis and commentary against actual results and through each forecasting cycle
Provide commercial insights and assumptions to drive the planning process and future business assumptions
Work with accounting team to provide detailed analysis of key cost areas and build budget assumptions and allocations across departments to drive accountability
Business reporting & analysis
Assist with rebuilding reporting for business and locations heads
Develop new reports and dashboards to highlight key trends and variances in key areas, build and maintain reporting cadence to business leads
Work across departments to deliver a regular management reporting pack to cover all relevant information and KPIs across key functions including finance, HR and operations
Partner with Client Finance Manager and Controller/Accounting staff to ensure a unified approach to financial reporting and analysis that minimizes duplication
Management Information Systems / Business Intelligence solutions
Assist in the development of new applications for MI tools to standardize and streamline internal reporting
Develop best practice for use of Excel in key reporting areas to ensure robust, efficient and error-free reporting environment
Support training and development of systems managed by FP&A and development of new ones
Qualifications
Education: Advanced education or professional qualification in accounting or finance
Experience: 3+ years of experience working in a commercial business environment
Systems:
Advanced working knowledge of Excel - from both data and financial analysis through to streamlined business reporting - equally capable of bridging the gap between Excel and more robust data analysis environments
Experience working with Power BI and writing DAX, Power Query and Power Pivot
Experience using SAP, Business Objects, SAP Business Planning and Consolidation or similar budgeting tools
Strong business analysis acumen associated with applying databases and MI tools to practical analysis and problem solving
Ability to work under pressure and deliver on tight reporting deadlines
Articulate with proven communication skills - stepping back from the numbers to provide business insights
Ability to build and maintain strong, business-focused relationships
A hands-on, detailed and driven individual with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks, proactive and problem solving mindset
Desired Skills/Attributes:
Knowledge and interest of the media/creative industry
Change agent with high levels of energy and self-motivation
Strategic thinking and business planning ability
You must be eligible to work in the United States to be considered for this role.
This job description is subject to change at any time.
Work is regularly performed in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to: disabilityaccommodations@mullenlowe.com - please include your location in the subject line of your email (BOS, NY, LA, WNS)
Mediahub is an EEO/AA M/F/Disability/Vet Employer. Mediahub participates in E-Verify.
