Overview

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The Healthcare Consultancy Group (HCG) is a Global Leader in the provision of scientific strategy and medical communications services for pharmaceutical and biotech companies. The HCG Finance Team provides world class support services to the group of entities and 350+ employees. If you are driven, have high self-expectations, exceptional communication skills and are oriented towards a customer service mentality, you may be a candidate to join the Team.

Job Summary

As a Client Finance Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the Finances for multiple accounts by partnering with other finance team members, Client/Scientific Services teams, and the Shared Service Center (SSC) in managing and ensuring the financial integrity of client finances. This is a hands-on role, supporting the Client Finance Team in driving growth and profitability for the business and ensuring financial controls and policies are in place and followed.

Responsibilities

• Financial Analysis: Manage multiple accounts, across one client or many, working with the Account and Scientific Leads to review and analyse project spending through project life cycle – identifying areas of risk, exposure, etc.
• Identify mis-codings and errors by reviewing time and expenses for projects.
• Review all scopes of work, including estimates, to ensure accuracy and pricing is appropriate to the defined scope before client approval.
• Prepare invoicing information based on client billing terms; provide data to generate and distribute client invoices.
• Review Account Receivable Aging and Unbilled Accounts Receivable reports to identify billing issues, working with Client Services to resolve.
• Prepare recurring project management reports and meet with Client Services to review status of projects for invoicing and reconciliation needs.
• Work with Client Service Lead to ensure all forecasting is up to date, providing the Pod Finance Lead with the reasoning behind any changes or adjustments.
• Ensure monthly revenue recognition policy is followed.
• Work with the Financial Analyst to identify and reconcile projects when completed, analysing them in accordance with SOW terms and minimising fees in suspense/exposure.
• Research and resolve financial issues on the account as they occur, involving your Pod Finance Lead as needed.
• Assist in Quarterly Sarbanes-Oxley audits of internal financial processes.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports for client service teams and clients.
• Ensure we are always audit ready and in compliance – raising red flags as it relates to processes, backup, etc.

Team and Client Relations

• Serve as liaison between Client Services team and Finance, consulting with the Pod Finance Lead if needed.
• Maintain a high degree of accuracy of financials as they relate to the client to support client relationships.
• Lead recurring finance team meetings with appropriate attendees and effective agendas.
• Participate in regular internal and client meetings, providing direction where appropriate.
• Follow up with Client Services on project issues (fees in suspense, billing concerns, etc.) and provide potential solutions.
• Review and approve client invoices for processing and answer client questions regarding projects.
• Prepare client-reported reports with accuracy and adherence to client guidelines.

Fiscal Responsibility

• Identify risks associated with specific projects, contract approvals, budget-to-actual variances, and other client accounting issues.
• Understand project needs and solutions to minimise risk and exposure.
• Track unbilled balances and manage billings with cash flow, opening/closing projects based on lifecycle status.
• Review fees in suspense and analyse each project.
• Complete month-end close procedures, confirming revenue by project for each account.
• Review financial processes and provide improvement recommendations where applicable.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Skill Sets

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting.
• 6 years of experience in an equivalent role.
• High accuracy, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and ensure timely, accurate reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to adapt communication style to audience and situation.
• Understanding of cross-functional roles and best practices for collaboration with teams.
• Understanding of the role of finance in supporting Client Services.
• Time management, initiative, and the ability to mentor junior staff.
• Ability to communicate with various levels of management.
• Proactive, with a focus on continuous improvement and development of colleagues.

HCG are Equal Opportunity Employers. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any category or class protected by law. Omnicom Health is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We believe in inclusive teams that bring the best solutions. We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Sales
• Industries: Marketing Services