The role of Senio r Business Analys t handles the planning and monthly financial management process for one of Mediabrands Canada’s (MBC) agencies. The role is responsible for identifying, explaining, and following-up on all actual variances against budget/forecast, as well as preparing budgets and forecasts within the deadlines. This role involves substantial interaction and collaboration with the Client Account Leads as well as other team members in the Planning and Client groups that are part of MBC. MBC agencies include Initiative, UM, Media Experts, Orion, Reprise Digital, and Matterkind

RESPONSIBILITIES

: Preparing monthly, quarterly and yearly financial reports and variance analyses for multiple stakeholder

s;Investigating, explaining, and resolving all variances where applicable (current vs. forecast, current vs. prior years, quarter vs quarter, etc

.;Preparing and analyzing results on client profitability, employee utilization, and staff allocation to identify any issues and make recommendations for performance improvements where applicabl

e;Coordinating with the revenue recognition team to ensure client agreements are in place for all clients and determine appropriate revenue recognition method

s;Preparing and loading budgets and forecast

s;Ensuring internal tools, Hyperion and Vantage (SAP), schedules are loaded and consolidated appropriatel

y;Liaising with the Media account groups on an on-going basis for updates on current revenue position by Client versus forecast, and for updates on current business revenue stream





s;Coordinating with the Client Finance Analysts / Omaha Shared Services to ensure that Client fee and commission billings are set up properly across the various systems (DDS, Vantage (SAP)

);Monitoring Client accounts receivable (A/R), aging and following-up with Shared Services Collections and/or Client Service Teams to ensure receivable balances do not exceed 90 day

s;Taking initiative to streamline and improve upon existing processes; providing tangible solutions for on-going and future challenges; presenting well-researched ideas to take the tool and company forward; a

ndPerforming other duties/ad hoc projects as assigned which are within the scope of this rol

QUALIFICATIO

NS:Professional or Educational background in Marketing or Advertising would give leverate to this applicati

on.Obtained or close to completing an accounting designati

on;Mid / Intermediate level of Financial or Accounting related experience, preferably media agency, marketing or advertising related industry experien

ce;Excellent communication skills (both written and verba

l);Excellent interpersonal skills, and strong internal and client relationship skil

ls;Professional organization and time-management skil

ls;Self-motivated, independent thinker and problem solv

er;Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (i.e. PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, and Excel);





andProficiency in financial systems preferr

5,000 Omnicom Media is providing the compensation range that the company is willing to pay for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. In addition, Omnicom Media provides rewarding offerings su

Generous paid time off with a minimum of 37 paid days off including vacation and monthly wellness days. We also have four-day long weekends, half-day summer Fridays, and meeting-free Friday afternoons year‑round.

A flexible hybrid work model that works for you.

A focus on personal development with formal training opportunities, including mental health training and inclusion education for everyone.

A chance to be part of and grow within a global network of agencies.

The opportunity to contribute to our company culture by joining one of our many community-based employee groups, such as Black Employee Network, Girls on Fire, Hispanic or Latinx Alliance, Neuro Network, Pan-Asian Network, and Rainbow Lounge.

Omnicom is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, colour, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, provincial, or municipal law. If you require an accommodation in any aspect of the selection process, please reach out to [email protected]

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📌 Senior Business Analyst (Ontario)
🏢 UM Canada
📍 Ontario