Finance Manager

Media Finance ManagerUnited by one profound purpose: to reach EVERY PATIENT POSSIBLE. At Avalere Health, we ensure every patient is identified, treated, supported, and cared for. Equally. Our Advisory, Medical, and Marketing teams come together – powerfully and intentionally – to forge unconventional connections, building a future where healthcare is not a barrier and no patient is left behind.Achieving our mission starts with providing enriching, purpose-driven careers for our team that empower them to make a tangible impact on patient lives. We are committed to creating a culture where our employees are empowered to bring their whole selves to work and tap into the power of diverse backgrounds and skillsets to play a part in making a difference for every patient, everywhere.Our flexible approach to working allows our global teams to decide where they want to work, whether in-office or at home based on team and client need. Major city hubs in London, Manchester, Washington, D.C., and New York, and smaller offices globally, serve as collaboration hubs allowing our teams to come together when it matters. Homeworkers are equally supported, with dedicated social opportunities and resources.Our inclusive culture is at the heart of everything we do. We proudly support our employees in bringing their whole selves to work with our six Employee Network Groups – Diverse Ability, Family, Gender, LGBTQ+, Mental Health, and Race/Ethnicity. These groups provide opportunities to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion and to connect, learn, and socialise through regular meetings and programs of activity. We are an accredited Fertility Friendly employer with our Fertility Policy, enhanced parental leave, and culture of flexibility ensuring every employee feels supported across their family planning journey and can work in a way that suits their family's needs.We are deeply invested in supporting professional growth for our employees through day-to-day career experiences, access to thousands of on-demand training sessions, regular career conversations, and the opportunity for global, cross-capability career moves.We take pride in being part of the Disability Confident Scheme. This helps make sure you can be interviewed fairly if you have a disability, long term health condition, or are neurodiverse. If you'd like to apply and need adjustments made, you can let us know in your application.The Media Finance Manager is a critical role within the media organization, responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and scalability of all media financial operations. Reporting to the Media Operations Director, this individual will lead the end-to-end media billing process, vendor financial management, and cross-functional alignment across finance, media, and client teams.This role serves as the central point of coordination for media out-of-pocket (OOP) expenses across Avalere Health, ensuring consistency, compliance, and operational excellence across all agencies and lines of business. The ideal candidate brings strong financial acumen, process rigor, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.ResponsibilitiesMedia Billing & Financial OperationsExecute all aspects of the media vendor billing lifecycle, including:Executing the airtime processInvoice collection and approval workflowsInvoice codingResolution of invoice and billing discrepancies (post-SOP implementation)Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all billing activities, maintaining alignment with internal finance teams and client expectationsContinuously identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce errorsSetting up and updating finance trackersReconciling budgets against campaign workbooksSaving invoicesIdentifying missing invoices and communicating with media team and vendorsProcess Implementation & StandardizationExecute the media billing process and SOPs across:All legacy agenciesLines of business within Avalere HealthDrive standardization of financial workflows to create a unified, scalable media finance infrastructurePartner with operations and finance leadership to refine and evolve processes as the organization growsMedia OOP (Out-of-Pocket) Financial ManagementServe as the primary point of contact for all media OOP spend across Avalere HealthTrack, manage, and reconcile all media-related expenses across accounts and business unitsProvide visibility into OOP spend through reporting and regular updates to stakeholdersCross-Functional Finance CollaborationWork closely with Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) teams to:Ensure alignment on billing timelines and processesResolve discrepancies efficientlyMaintain accurate financial recordsAct as a liaison between media, finance, and client teams to ensure seamless financial operationsClient Team Integration & Financial TrackingParticipate in weekly and monthly client team meetings to:Ensure alignment on media budgets and billing statusValidate financial tracking across all stakeholdersProvide updates on reconciliation, discrepancies, and forecastsSupport client-facing teams with accurate financial insights and reportingVendor Financial ManagementSupport vendor onboarding from a financial perspectiveEnsure vendors adhere to billing timelines, formats, and requirementsMaintain strong relationships with vendors to facilitate smooth financial operationsAbout YouRequiredBachelor's degree in Finance, Marketing, Media Studies, or Communications3-5+ years of experience in media finance, agency finance, or media operationsStrong understanding of media billing processes, reconciliation, and vendor managementExperience working with AP/AR teams and financial systemsHigh level of attention to detail and strong organizational skillsAbility to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines in a fast-paced environmentExperience with Media Ocean, NetSuite and/or Adobe WorkfrontExceptional knowledge of media buying processExperience communicating with key stakeholders including internal teams and agency partnersAbility to multitask and be a team player in fast paced environmentStrong interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, negotiating, and conflict resolution skills$85,000 - $111,000 a yearWhat we can offerYou will receive a 401K plan with an employer match contribution up to 4% (immediately vested), as well as life insurance, disability coverage, and medical, dental, and vision plans for peace of mind. Enjoy flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote work, along with the option to work from anywhere across the globe two weeks each year. We provide 20 vacation days plus one personal well-being day, recognise 9 public holidays, along with gifted end-of-year holidays and an early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August.Access free counselling through our employee assistance program and personalized health support. Our enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies provide support across every stage of your family-planning journey. You can also benefit from continuous opportunities to professionally develop with on-demand training, support, and global mobility opportunities across the business.We encourage all applicants to read our candidate privacy notice before applying to Avalere Health.