Financial Analyst FP&A

ABOUT US
tms unites technology, marketing, and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world's leading brands. With 1,200+ employees across 26 countries, we offer an impressive range of solutions - from inspiration and innovation to category management and delivery.
Operating as a creative agency, a strategic consultancy, a sourcing business, and a technology provider, we engage with over 110 million customers every single day for our clients, including McDonald's, T-Mobile, O2, Starbucks, and adidas.
Most importantly, we're a place where you can achieve great things, and be recognized as the best.
WHAT MATTERS THE MOST
Breakthrough, business-driving ideas come from extraordinary people with the freedom to be their most authentic selves at work. Authenticity and diversity are critical elements of our business. They can only be realized when we create access and equity for all. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging and aspire to be ever-evolving.
tms is a place where brilliant people are better together. If you want your ideas to be heard and to contribute to a culture of inclusion and authenticity, bring us your voice! Visit us at tmsw.com.
WHY WE THINK YOU WILL LOVE THIS ROLE
The Finance Analyst, FP&A is responsible for providing financial support for the North America Agency including detailed financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, monthly close, profitability reporting and analysis, and by providing insight into key financial drivers to help drive the agency's financial performance. This role will involve close collaboration with various departments and the broader Finance organization, to deliver actionable insights that enhance decision-making and contribute to the agency's growth.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ORGANIZATION
Financial Planning & Analysis:

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in budgeting and forecasting process, including working with department leads to gather and validate inputs and enter into system, consolidate results, and ensuring that the final output is accurate.
• Variance Analysis: Prepare monthly variance analysis to compare actual results against budgets/forecasts and monitor throughout the year for each department as well as Agency overall. Identify and explain key drivers of financial performance. Collaborate with Accounting team to ensure monthly results are accurate and in line with expectations.
• Revenue & Cost Analysis: Analyze Gross Margin, client profitability, and overall agency profitability. Monitor spend and provide insights to resource allocation versus plan.

• Resource Analysis: Prepare resource allocation analysis, and work with department leads to ensure accuracy of actual time entry. Support operations analyst to correct inaccurate time entry in system.
• Business Partnering: Collaborate with department heads and provide financial insights and guidance to support their goals. Partner with Accounting, Client Finance, Global Finance, and other finance teams in the org.
• Client Profitability Analysis: Help prepare and evaluate client profitability. Monitor and analyze results.

• Financial Reporting: Help prepare financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for department and overall Agency results. Ensure clarity, accuracy, and relevance of the financial information provided and that it's delivered on a timely basis. Help track key performance indicators (KPIs) relevant to the marketing agency's operations and provide regular reporting on these metrics.
• Trend Analysis: Prepare analysis to help identify trends in revenue, costs, and profitability. Use this information to inform forecast and identify opportunities to improve profitability.
• Ad-Hoc Analysis: Perform ad-hoc financial analysis as needed to support various projects and initiatives across the agency.

Process Improvement:

• Efficiency Optimization: Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and improve the efficiency of FP&A activities. Help team implement best practices and innovative approaches.
• Technology & Tools: Leverage financial planning tools, ERP systems, and business intelligence platforms to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of financial analysis and reporting. Be an expert in our financial reporting and budgeting system, Hyperion.
• Process Creation: Help establish well-defined, organized, efficient, and documented processes for FP&A tasks.

Teamwork & Development:

• Team Collaboration: Work closely with analyst and finance team members, providing guidance and support to ensure the accuracy and quality of financial analysis.
  • Help develop team calendar and work with team to ensure we're on track to meet reporting deadlines.
• Continuous Learning: Stay up to date with industry trends, financial best practices, and emerging technologies to continuously improve the FP&A function.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO HAVE

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or Accounting
• 1+ years of relevant work experience service industry background a plus
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, high-level Excel functionality expected.
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite and/or Hyperion is a plus) and business intelligence tools is preferred.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to translate findings into actionable solutions.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nearest Major Market: Chicago