OUR COMPANY 

Initiative celebrates diversity in an inclusive environment where all of our 6,000+ strong talent across 90+ markets feel seen, heard, and valued. Our vision is to create not only a better media company, but also a better media industry, and maybe even a better world.

We believe in the power of media to reshape our industry and orchestrate a brand’s entire consumer experience, by balancing both what unites people and what makes them different. When brands unite people in culture, they build Fame, and when brands connect individuals to their unique journeys, they build customer Flow. Media responsibility is at the forefront of everything we do, whether it’s creating media plans that reflect the diversity of our communities, promote brand safety, and foster sustainability. 

Our agency celebrates diversity in an inclusive environment where all of our 6,000+ strong talent across 90+ markets feel seen, heard, and valued. Our vision is to create not only a better media company, but also a better media industry, and maybe even a better world.

We make a promise to our people that we double down on seeing, celebrating & elevating all the things that make you, uniquely you. And just as we do for our brands and clients, we connect our people to the journeys that matter in building a meaningful career.

There are four I’s in Initiative and these represent our core values and behaviors.

➢ INDIVID[YOU]ALITY – you bring your genuine and unique self to and into the work, every day.

➢ INSTINCT – you’re tuned in and armed with intelligence; you have a bias for action – shit happens when you’re around.

➢ IMAGINATION – your ability to imagine and bring to life the ideas, solutions, and the future of Initiative, makes us THE create media agency in the world.

➢ IMPACT! – you care deeply about the impact you have on our clients, their customers, our community, the media landscape and our world at large.

 

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!