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Finance Director

VML

Department: Finance

Location: New York, NY, United States & Parsippany, NJ, United States & Stamford, CT, United States

Requisition ID: 10539

Who We Are:

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse. 

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences.  Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work. 

What we are looking for:

VML is looking for a Client Finance Director supporting VML’s Medical Communications department.

What you’ll do:

  • Manpower budgets, forecasts, actuals tracking and reporting
  • Assisting Account Management with quarterly forecasts of manpower, scopes of work pricing
  • Monthly tracking of actual time, out-of-pocket expenses and production costs
  • Developing client-specific rate cards
  • Assisting Account Management with billing, monitoring unbilled inventory and month-end revenue accruals
  • Following-up on client receivables
  • Year-end actualizations
  • Represent agency in client finance meetings
  • Contract compliance, including coordinator of any third-party audits
  • Assisting VML Finance in month-end close, budget preparation and financial reporting for selected clients
  • Acting as the main point of contact for ad hoc reporting for supporting Account Management, VMLY&R Finance and Executive Business Leads
  • Report and reconcile revenue on a monthly basis
  • Have knowledge of and abide by the terms of our client contracts
  • Ensure SOX compliance with revenue recognition and itnernal controls for internal and external audits
  • Developing client budgets/SOWs

What you’ll need:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Extremely detailed-oriented
  • Exceptional client-facing and presentation skills
  • Ability to work independently, remain organized and multi-task in fast-paced environment
  • Must have excellent communication skills
  • Ability to keep information confidential
  • Ability to travel occasionally
  • Prior experience working at a Pharma or MedComms agency is preferred
  • 7-10 years of client finance experience

 

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click WPP Benefits for more details.

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$75,000—$180,000 USD

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. 

VML is a WPP Agency. For more information, please visit our website, and follow VML on our social channels via Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. 

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When you click "Submit Application", this will send any information you add below to VML. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Recruitment Privacy Policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice. This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it.