Client Finance Analyst

In this supporting Client Finance position at Monks, you are a trusted finance expert supporting one or more Account Leads and a Client Finance Lead. You will develop an understanding of the client team’s business priorities, drive continuous financial improvements and maintain billing & reporting accuracy for the business. This is a role where you’ll partner across the global finance and operations teams as an advocate for process and an integrator of teams.

You will be a liaison between regional invoicing teams and your client team, reporting into a Client Finance Lead supporting North America business. Our ideal candidate is a fast and flexible go-getter who jumps on new opportunities, with a natural aptitude for collaboration and a strong grounding in finance.

• Support annual budgeting, monthly forecasting and close to guide strategic and tactical decision-making
• Support activities spanning MSA/SOW contract review, client invoicing, project financial tracking, employee utilization tracking, vendor management and reconciliation, variance commentary writing, margin analysis, completing client/internal reporting templates
• Analyze information and deliver insights to make initiatives more efficient and effective
• Support key account leaders through analytics, reporting, and regular meetings
• Provide analysis of trends and forecasts and recommend actions for optimization
• Accurately track actual versus forecasted expenses
• Be a finance and operations system expert

• 2+ years of experience in Client Finance, FP&A or similar Finance/Accounting position
• Accounting/Finance degree with knowledge of accounting principles and applications; CPA equivalent or audit experience a plus
• Finance experience in the Professional services industry a plus (Agency, Consulting etc.)
• Advanced knowledge of Excel/Google spreadsheets
• Self-driven and able to complete month-end tasks with minimal oversight
• Problem solver who can consistently think outside the box to develop solutions to accounting/reporting challenges
• Familiar with accounting software (Netsuite is our ERP)
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills

We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects.