About Us 

UM is a global media agency committed to empowering brands to their full potential of growth through the power of patterns by opening a brand’s aperture and rejecting black-and-white marketing decisions. As the leading global media network in IPG Mediabrands, UM operates in over 100 countries, with more than 3,000 people serving a roster of global clients including American Express, General Mills, Emirates, Johnson & Johnson, Levi Strauss & Co, Dyson, Enterprise holdings, Upfield, Eat Takeaway.com and Mattel. For more information, please visit uk.umww.com

Role Description 

The Media Finance Manager plays a critical bridging role between the Finance and Media teams, ensuring media spend is accurately tracked, booked, and reconciled. This role requires a strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills to troubleshoot issues, streamline processes, and foster collaboration between departments.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reconciliation:

Ensure timely and accurate booking of media spend in accordance with financial policies and timelines. Ensuring teams are saving down final signed of Media plans on the system Policing the reconciliation process and supporting the teams to reconcile back to media plans Working with wider teams (media Ops, billing team etc) to resolve any blockers to reconciliation. Reviewing unvouched reports and working with the client teams to resolve any queries on media bookings / reconciliations Review the Media Payables Queries report and work with Omaha and the client teams to clear issues focusing on key supplier accounts Review late bookings and actuals versus forecast bookings reports with media teams to ensure bookings are put on the system in a timely manner Review intercompany reports and work with Media teams to resolve issues to ensure bookings matched

Collaboration with Media Teams:

Act as the primary liaison between the Finance and Media teams, ensuring seamless communication and alignment. Troubleshoot and resolve operational and financial challenges faced by the Media teams, including escalation in Finance, significant systems and process issues to be resolved by Media Operations Excellence programme

Process Improvement & Reporting:

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency in media financial management. Support the development of key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure media and financial alignment success.

Compliance & Governance:

Ensure compliance with internal financial controls, contractual obligations, and industry regulations related to media spend. Assist in audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations related to media financials.

Desired Skills & Experience 

Mediaocean/DSS experience preferred. 

Employee Transparency 

At IPG Mediabrands, we celebrate differences and believe this makes us stronger. IPG Mediabrands are equal-opportunity employers committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Please reach out to our Talent Inclusion Specialist Jess at [email protected] if you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding any adjustments that would ensure our recruitment process is accessible for you. Please note requesting a reasonable adjustment will not affect your application. 

The Perks 

We aim to provide all our people with a supportive and fun work environment where you can develop your full potential and benefit from the broad range of opportunities within the agency. When you join us, we want to make sure you feel valued – and that you are rewarded for your fantastic work. So, we also offer a range of benefits: 

Flexi–leave, with 25 days annual leave to be taken as minimum. In addition to your holiday entitlement, the office usually closes between Christmas & New Year  Free breakfast and free lunch  Early finish Fridays  Core Hours (Mon-Thurs, flexible start/finish times)   Retail discounts  Electric vehicle salary sacrifices car scheme  Wellbeing programme, including Headspace & flu jabs  Interest free season ticket loan  Paid time off for Volunteering  Group Income Protection  Life Assurance  Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level)  Group Personal Pension Plan with matched contributions from 3-6%  Generous Parental Leave & Pay   Independent mortgage advice  Financial education  Employee Assistance Programme  Free eye tests  Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more!