Financial Analyst

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At Edelman, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging.

Edelman has experienced unprecedented growth in recent years – growth that is reflective of the firm’s ongoing evolution from a PR agency into a communications marketing firm. We now offer several specialized areas of expertise, including creative, social, paid media and insights and analytics to help clients evolve, promote and protect their brands in the market. By investing heavily in specialty areas – and by focusing on collaboration, agency position, innovation, and establishing a culture of creativity – Edelman is well-positioned to continue to deliver best-in-class work to our clients in today’s complex media landscape.

Edelman Toronto is looking for a Financial Analyst, the role will facilitate client billing, entry into financial analysis, and client project financial reporting. The Analyst will review monthly revenue and cost and assist in the management of client or department financials.

Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities include facilitation of billing process, financial analysis, and reporting for individual projects
• Upload client budgets in financial system
• Scan contracts for proper filing
• Gain exposure in use of Edelman’s client budgeting tool under supervision of Finance Manager
• Assist with client reporting, audit requests and data collection
• Review monthly fee and expense details – pull back up as needed and ensure proper coding of expenses
• Review and approve department’s revenue allocations (with oversight)
• Calculate and track monthly revenues based on active contracts and client billings
• Fee Reconciliation
• Assist Finance and Management team with monthly invoice process
• Review /approve write-offs on project transactions
• Assist project managers with project transaction review
• Ensure timely submission of invoices and supporting documentation to client
• Distribute aged receivables reports to management; assist in collecting commentary
• Review project request forms for compliance and setup code in PeopleSoft
• Process purchase orders upon request
• Run financial queries upon staff request
• Provide time and expense details to Project Managers as incurred on project(s)
• Review missing time reports weekly and follow up on delinquencies
• Support the department by maintaining files, contracts and other relevant documentation
• Ad hoc requests and projects

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in FIN or ACC
• 1+ years of FIN or ACC experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Client service oriented and fosters positive working relationships
• Well organized and strong time management skills
• Attention to detail, follows through on multiple projects in a fast paced environment
• Contribute to performance appraisal process for peers and managers
• Willing to engage in team building activities
• Takes responsibility for personal growth and development using available resources such as Edelman Learning Institute, on-the-job training and mentoring
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with Edelman’s values , Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
• Live “in color” by exploring and being active in the world outside of work, including the arts, culture, politics, literature, charitable organizations and/or other passions

Edelman Canada is committed to the safety and well-being of our employees and to preventing the spread of COVID-19 in our workplaces. We are therefore requiring that all new hires as of October 1, 2021, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and provide proof of vaccination as part of the hiring process, in accordance with our policies and applicable laws. Edelman Canada also has policies and procedures in place to accommodate employees and applicants who are unable to be vaccinated for medical or other reasons protected by applicable human rights legislation.

Should you be interested in applying for this role, please send your résumé and cover letter (optional). Only those candidates short listed for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in working with Edelman Canada.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.