About the Company

Our client is a leading global integrated communications agency delivering innovative media and marketing solutions worldwide. With a strong international presence spanning thousands of employees across more than 120 offices, they specialize in helping brands unlock demand potential, build consumer engagement, and drive measurable business growth. Recognized globally for creative and media effectiveness, the organization partners with some of the world’s most well-known brands. Their expertise covers full-service communications planning, media strategy and buying, performance marketing, digital advertising, data analytics, customer insights, social media, content creation, and experiential marketing.

Scope of Role

The Media Finance Specialist will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of a multinational client account, covering finance coordination, budgeting, and operational requirements. The role will involve close collaboration with cross-functional teams across six different markets in the region, working with internal stakeholders, global counterparts, and external partners.

Reporting Structure

• Report on a day-to-day basis to an Associate Director and Senior Finance Specialist
• Work closely with finance, media planning, and buying teams across multiple markets
• Coordinate with global teams, local clients, and creative agency partners
• The Associate Director will oversee workload, performance, and professional development

Key Responsibilities

Finance

• Act as liaison between performance, finance, buying teams, and the client to ensure all finance deliverables are completed accurately and on time
• Track finance-related tasks and send weekly reminders to relevant stakeholders
• Ensure accuracy of actualization and media plan details
• Support resolution of finance and invoicing-related concerns

Budgeting

• Coordinate with planning teams and creative agencies to update budgets across markets
• Prepare and submit weekly budget reports to the client
• Address and resolve budgeting-related issues

Operational Requirements

• Conduct detailed checking of media plans and submit weekly reports to the global team
• Ensure accuracy of estimates and respond to team inquiries
• Create and manage third-party funding plans for campaign execution
• Create and manage plan numbers
• Coordinate proof of delivery submissions on a quarterly basis
• Support onboarding and system registration of new media vendors
• Monitor annual rebates and ensure proper application across plans and budgets
• Handle ad hoc budget requests
• Update and communicate monthly FX rates to all teams

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Open to fresh graduates or candidates with at least one year of relevant experience in media, finance, or accounting
• Strong attention to detail and highly process-driven
• Excellent organizational skills with a strong desire for accuracy and quality
• Independent and self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across different teams and cultures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Why Join

• Opportunity to work with a multinational client and regional stakeholders
• Exposure to global processes and best practices
• Dynamic, fast-paced, and collaborative work environment
• Strong learning and career development opportunities