Client Finance Analyst

Bursonglobalcareers · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.

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Role overview:

This combined role is split approximately 50/50 between client finance analysis and campaign funding, payment processing and reconciliation. The position supports client financial management, including reporting, budget tracking, revenue forecasting, WIP review, billing readiness, client financial health monitoring, account team guidance, master data support, contract review and pricing inputs. The role also manages the financial administration of influencer and creator campaigns through CreatorIQ, helping ensure client and campaign financial data is accurate, complete and aligned across internal finance systems, trackers and external platform records. This role works closely with finance leadership, account teams, billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, client stakeholders and external platform partners to support accurate financial execution and timely issue resolution.

Client Finance Analyst Duties

Support client financial management, including budget tracking, revenue forecasting, WIP review, billing readiness and financial reporting
Proactively identify and escalate issues affecting client financial health, including budget risks, receivable concerns, contractual end dates, margin pressure, over-servicing and billing issues
Provide guidance to account teams on client finance ways of working, including best practices for budget tracking, billing readiness, approvals and issue follow-up
Set up and maintain budget trackers where needed, and support accurate client and project master data including payment terms, rate cards, approvers and related finance details
Support billing quality and account operations through secondary review of billing packages and invoices, job code requests, write-off forms and other finance process requirements
Assist with month-end activities, including revenue review, accruals, deferrals, reconciliations, WIP updates, forecast revenue updates and variance explanations
Support new client contract review, pricing inputs and finance-related onboarding requirements
Partner with account teams and finance stakeholders on project status, scope changes, billing timing, forecast updates and client finance risks

Campaign Funding, Payment Processing and Reconciliation Specialist Duties

Manage campaign funding requirements, coordinate PO details and ensure campaigns are funded accurately and on schedule
Track campaign payment activity, including funding status, invoice approvals, payment progress and remaining balances
Coordinate with internal teams, client teams and external platform partners to resolve missing information, funding adjustments, invoice questions and payment issues
Prepare tax reconciliations and journal entries by reviewing payment activity against applicable tax amounts and flagging discrepancies before unused funds are finalized
Reconcile campaign financial activity, including POs, invoices, payments, tax reconciliation, credit memos and remaining balances

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Minimum 3 years of finance experience in PR, advertising, consulting or professional services
Bilingual proficiency in English and French, with the ability to communicate clearly with internal teams, client stakeholders and external partners
Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, filters, lookups, pivot tables and structured trackers
Working proficiency in Maconomy and CreatorIQ is an asset
Experience with purchase orders, invoice processing, payment tracking, budget reconciliation and related finance operations
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate records across multiple trackers, files and financial data sources
Ability to follow repeatable monthly processes while identifying exceptions, missing information and required adjustments
Clear written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with finance, account teams, client stakeholders and external platform contacts
Understanding of basic tax, invoice and compliance review concepts is an asset

Success Measures

Client financial reporting, budget tracking, WIP updates, forecast inputs and month-end support are accurate, timely and clearly communicated
Client financial health risks, including budget issues, receivable concerns, contractual end dates, margin pressure and billing risks, are identified and escalated promptly
Account teams are supported with clear finance guidance, budget trackers, billing readiness support, master data updates and account operations requirements
Campaigns are funded accurately and on schedule, with payment activity, balances, PO information and reconciliation steps tracked consistently
Tax reconciliation, tax journal entries, credit memos and final campaign reconciliations are completed accurately and in the correct sequence
Finance trackers and supporting records remain current, complete and reliable for stakeholder review, decision-making and audit support

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At Burson, we’re an agency of learn-it-alls. We recognize that the things we do best, creativity and communications, require a level of nuanced understanding. That’s why it’s imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all backgrounds and identities. Without that we can’t do the essential work of inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, cultivating meaningful experiences, and driving innovation and creativity for our partners. Your unique point of view—your talent—is what makes you a #BursonPerson, and it’s how we deliver exceptional results for our clients, together.

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Finance pay context

Based on 2,606 disclosed Finance salaries on RoleSuite, the role pays a median of $117K/year, with most offers between $87K and $158K (10th–90th percentile: $70K–$200K).

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