Client Finance Lead

Overview

Work Location – Chennai only

Experience – 5+ Years

Shift Timing – 6:30pm - 3:30am IST (During Day light Savings: 7:30 PM to 4:30 AM IST)  

Hybrid Mode – 3 Days Work from Office per week

Mandatory Skills: FP&A (Budgeting, Forecasting, Variance Analysis) & Financial Reporting

About Omnicom Global Solutions

Omnicom Global Solutions (OGS) is an integral part of Omnicom Group, a leading global marketing and corporate communications company. Omnicom’s branded networks and specialty firms deliver advertising, strategic media planning and buying, digital and interactive marketing, direct and promotional marketing, public relations, and other specialized communication solutions to over 5,000 clients across more than 70 countries.

OGS India serves as a key global capability center for Omnicom, enabling its agencies and group companies with scaled delivery, specialized expertise, and integrated solutions. Our capabilities span Media, Data & Analytics, Technology, MarTech, Commerce, Business Support Solutions, Creative Production, Healthcare, and Strategy & Insights.

With a workforce of over 7,000 professionals in India, OGS continues to expand its capabilities and global impact, supporting the evolving needs of clients and agencies. We are committed to building future-ready talent and delivering high-quality, outcome-driven solutions.

OGS India continues to expand its scale and capabilities through the integration of additional global operations, further strengthening its position as a strategic solutions engine for Omnicom.

Let’s build what’s next.

Role Overview

OGS India is seeking a Lead with strong accounting and analytical skills to help support the business finance teams that continues to deliver strong financial performance. This might be a great fit if you have a strong flair of analytical and accounting skills and would like to be part of a growing team. You will be closely working with our Global Agency Finance teams.

Responsibilities

•     Prepare and post recurring month-end journal entries (JEs).•  Prepare Media Spend Audit vs OMG reports.•  Set up billing schedules for Business Planning Managers (BPMs).•  Verify forecast billings accuracy placed by Budget Project Managers in TM1.•  Send out Quarterly Media Spend reports to Client Business Leads.•  Support Finance Directors with Audit.•  Variance analysis of billings forecast in TM1 vs Client teams’ submission.•  Refresh and compile the monthly C&F while coordinating with Finance Directors on any variances.•  Create project codes for Time and Non-billable projects.•  Prepare hours journals to correct hours in timekeeping system.•  Process project transfers related to billable and non-billable jobs.•  Maintenance of the Revenue and Billings SQL reports.•  Support Utilization tracking:             Compare contracted hours vs. logged hours             Investigate and track down missing time entries•  Handle ad-hoc OMG compliance reporting requests.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Post Graduate Degree in accounting or finance with 6-8 years of experience in business FP&A Operations (mandatory).
• Having prior experience into R2R processes is (Preferred)
• Proficient in Advanced Excel and ability to quickly learn any new ERP or BI Tools
• Having Good Knowledge of US GAAP.
• Flexibility to take up different assignments and not limit oneself to specific set of activities
• Ability to work both independently and in a team oriented, collaborative environment
• Flexible and Result Oriented with Strong Written & Oral Communication Skills
• Experience in Microsoft Dynamics AX, MediaOcean, and Hyperion Financial Management tool is a plus

Desirable Skills & Attributes

• FP&A
• R2R