Job Description

About Omnicom Media Group Canada

As a leading global media network, with data at the core, Omnicom Media Group creates end-to-end solutions for clients, anywhere, swiftly and efficiently. OMG considers client business needs from the start and keeps consumer behaviour at the heart of everything we do. We are comprised of the full-service media networks OMD, PHD, Hearts & Science, Touché, as well as Annalect (OMG’s data and analytics division) and a number of specialty media communications companies.

OMG offers unparalleled clout in the marketplace and a depth of capabilities and experience that drive leadership and innovation in every media type.

This allows us to consistently deliver client business outcomes by driving authentic connections at scale, powered, and inspired by the most sophisticated, diverse, and collaborative media professionals in Canada.

Overall Responsibilities

As a Budget Project Manager, you are a creative and strategic thinker who loves learning everything there is to know about a client’s brand, business, and customer. You have experience working with multidisciplinary teams, overseeing and coordinating all aspects of client budge management. This position acts as the relationship and account manager for all financially related client matters.

Specific Responsibilities:

Management & Communications

• all client financials through the end-to-end supervision of the budgeting, billing, financial reporting and vendor management processes ensuring accuracy across all disciplines.
• for managing billing, accruals, and budget tracking cross-functionally.
• unbilled media reports and provide commentary to Finance team for reporting.
• timely progression in resolving unbilled / uncleared media to mitigate financial risk across the business.
• as a liaison between the client’s budget management group and the client team(s) to help coordinate projects across the business.
• as the primary liaison between agency and the client for budget management.
• strong client relationships by developing outputs for reporting deliverables and troubleshooting as needed to meet client expectations.
• internal and external client-related or departmental meetings related to client financials.
• (Hive Finance Workflow) project management tool to enable efficient project management practices.
• capable of performing all Budget Project Coordinator functions and assist where necessary.
• and management of client workload for the BPC
• to the training and development of BPC.
• in annual performance review of BPC.

Reporting & Compliance

• contact for all client budget management deliverables and troubleshooting as needed to meet client expectations.
• for reviewing client financial reporting for the agency (AR/AP).
• planned vs. ordered monthly; identify and explain variances with the CBL.
• (central) filing system for client files.
• operations policies and best practices across the business.
• client teams’ billing practices to ensure they are in accordance with client requirements.
• compliance of contractual obligations in the delivery of client services.
• and assist with client account mapping and maintenance.
• and maintain client-specific writers and scribes to troubleshoot inquiries.
• with all audit deliverables – SOX, KPMG, Client Audits, Audit Compliance
• and update client budgets in TM1.
• in the preparation of client’s budget accruals at year-end.

Key Competencies

• New Ideas
• Skills
• Communication
• Management

What You Bring

• degree in business, with a major in accounting or finance preferred
• of work experience with hands-on budget management experience, preferably within the media industry
• client management experience preferred.
• interpersonal skills
• level of knowledge of the Media Ocean system (Spot / Print / Acc) and maintain skill levels for Writer and Scribe reporting.
• knowledge of Microsoft Excel and knowledge of the rest of the Microsoft suite
• in a fast-paced, client service environment; a high sense of urgency, and a positive attitude.
• of all media types network (television and radio), local, print, out-of-home, direct and digital.
• be able to manage multiple projects and deadlines, is proactive, detail-oriented, and must possess outstanding follow-through skills.
• for guiding both tasks and the team that contributes to successful completion
• to organize themselves and those around them to facilitate the answering of questions and execution of tasks
• to communicate with many groups of people, including the project team, project sponsor, clients, and any other stakeholders, all while tailoring their communication style to speak clearly and concisely with each group
• rigorous budget and cost management skills to ensure financial awareness and accountability

What We Bring

OMG is a great place to work with friendly and dynamic team members who work hard but play hard too! Some perks when working at OMG are:

A dynamic environment where you can bring your ideas forward and watch as they flourish

Opportunities to grow both professionally and as an individual within a global organization

A strong, fantastic, collaborative team that work hard but never without some fun

Full complement of health benefits, including Flex Dollars

Time for you – generous vacation and time off policies along with a compliment of Health and Wellness Programs

Commitment to supporting the communities we operate in

Focus on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Action

Flex & Agile Workplace

Social events and much more!

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