Business Finance Manager / Credit Control at Daniel J Edelman Holdings

Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Public Relations, Advertising, Digital MarketingIndustries

Requirements

Ability to handle financial transactions, analyze financial reports, manage credit and AR, and monitor investment activities
Capability to strategize techniques to boost company financial performance and identify business opportunities to increase revenues
Experience driving performance in a fast-paced environment across a complex structure to provide financial insights for decision-making

Responsibilities

Manage monthly billing – act as liaison between account staff and billing department and review billing reports
Enter required information and track status on billing portals such as Etimad, Ariba, and other client-owned portals
Proactively follow up on submitted invoices to ensure no issues and on overdue invoices via in-person, email, or phone
Produce monthly statements to clients to ensure timely collections
Monitor client accounts, identify potential payment risks, and escalate issues timely
Assess and manage credit limits for new and existing clients based on company policies
Maintain detailed records of credit transactions, payment commitments, and follow-ups
Review monthly client fee phasing and expense detail with Client Leads or relevant Senior Finance
Manage credit and collection - Accounts Receivable (Etimad, GFS, and other client portals)
Analyze monthly client budgets for accuracy and explain significant variances to budget or forecast
Assist with developing annual revenue and staffing budgets and maintain accurate monthly projections
Provide Client Finance Director, Finance VP, and Client Leads with monthly financial packages including results, projections vs. budget, and trend commentary
Analyze client finance reports, identify areas of concern (e.g., profitability, utilization, over/under service, missing time, revenue risk, staffing plans), and communicate improvements to account staff and management
Ensure accuracy of client financials including billing, pricing, receivables, WIP, and monthly projections
Review monthly fees for accuracy and compliance with Edelman Revenue Recognition policy
Handle project reconciliation
Review and approve client budgets and upload into financial system for various departments
Facilitate negotiation of client and vendor contracts between clients/vendors, account staff/senior management, and legal, including review of business terms (with oversight)
Ensure projects are managed per contracts and create summary sheets (contract cheat sheets) for account teams
Report to account teams with monthly project budget-to-actual tracking and other required client reporting

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Billing ManagementCash Flow ManagementCredit ManagementAccounts ReceivableFinancial AnalysisInvoice TrackingSAP AribaClient PortalsFinancial ReportingCredit Limit Assessment

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the main responsibilities of this Business Finance Manager role?

The role involves handling financial transactions, analyzing reports, credit management and AR, monitoring investments, managing monthly billing and cash flow, following up on invoices, assessing credit limits, and providing financial insights through analysis and reporting.

Is this position remote or does it require office presence?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the company culture like at Edelman?

Edelman is passionate, unconventional, driven by a desire to do the best work possible, tough on work but kind to each other, and features a lot of laughter.

What skills or experience make a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates will have experience in billing and cash flow management, credit control and accounts receivable, financial analysis including budgets and variance reporting, and the ability to drive performance in a fast-paced environment across complex structures.

Daniel J Edelman Holdings

Develops marketing strategies for Microsoft

About Daniel J Edelman Holdings

Working at Daniel J. Edelman Holdings offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of developing comprehensive marketing and communications strategies. This company’s focus on media relations, social media, data analytics, and influencer collaborations in partnership with a major industry player like Microsoft illustrates a strong alignment with technology and strategic growth. The environment encourages collaboration and innovation, allowing employees to hone their skills in a cutting-edge and dynamic sector.

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