Finance Analyst

Please note that we will never request payment or bank account information at any stage of the recruitment process. As we continue to grow our teams, we urge you to be cautious of fraudulent job postings or recruitment activities that misuse our company name and information. Please protect your personal information during any recruitment process. While Monks may contact potential candidates via LinkedIn, all applications must be submitted through our official website (monks.com/careers). As a Finance Analyst , you’ll play a key role in supporting the financial management and performance of our client portfolio. You’ll partner closely with Account Management, Operations, and other cross‑functional teams to provide financial insights, maintain accurate forecasting and reporting, support revenue recognition, and help ensure strong financial controls across client engagements. We are looking for someone who is analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver who can work independently, communicate effectively with both finance and non‑finance stakeholders, and translate financial data into clear, actionable insights. Responsibilities: Support the financial management of assigned clients, including revenue, costs, profitability, forecasting, and financial reporting. Prepare and maintain monthly revenue forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities and communicating key changes to Finance leadership. Support monthly and quarterly close activities, including revenue recognition, accruals, deferred revenue, and related balance sheet reconciliations. Review project financials to ensure revenue and costs are recognized accurately and in accordance with company policies and accounting standards. Partner with Account and Operations teams to monitor project budgets, scopes, staffing, utilization, and overall client profitability. Analyze actual financial performance against budget and forecast and provide clear explanations for material variances. Monitor client billing, accounts receivable, work‑in‑progress, and other financial balances to identify and resolve aged or outstanding items. Support the preparation and maintenance of client rate cards, staffing plans, and financial models. Assist with client and project setup to ensure appropriate financial structures and controls are established. Prepare financial reporting and analysis for Finance and business leadership, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities. Support internal and external audit requests by preparing accurate and complete financial documentation. Identify opportunities to improve and standardise financial processes, reporting, and controls. Collaborate across Finance, Account Management, Operations, Billing, Accounting, and other teams to resolve financial issues and support business decisions. About You The essentials: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field. 3-5+ years of experience in Finance, FP&A, Client Finance, Commercial Finance, Accounting, or a related role. Strong understanding of financial statements, revenue recognition, forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis. Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills with the ability to work with and analyse large data sets. Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to identify financial risks and translate data into actionable business insights. Strong organisational and time‑management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both finance and non‑finance stakeholders. Proactive and solutions‑oriented mindset with the ability to work independently while collaborating across teams. Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, evolving environment. Not a Must but a Plus: Experience within advertising, media, digital marketing, professional services, or another project‑based business. Experience supporting large or complex client accounts. Knowledge of IFRS 15 revenue recognition principles. Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems. Experience with project‑based financial management, including time and materials, fixed‑fee, and retainer engagements. Experience with process improvement, financial systems implementations, or automation initiatives. #LI-SJ2 #LI-Hybrid #ID12807 About Monks Monks is the global, digital‑first, data‑driven, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc, where our culture centres on how we show up for the work and for one another. That begins with the commitment to strive for mastery‑taking deep pride in our craft and creating work that sets the bar. In everyday execution, we drive momentum by choosing bold action rather than waiting for certainty. Above all, our teams are stronger together, bringing diverse perspectives into a unified team that communicates with clarity, trust, and mutual respect. This commitment to craft and innovation translates directly into widespread industry acclaim: Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services and a leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Global Digital Marketing Agencies. It ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022‑25) and remains the only partner featured in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020‑24). Named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023) and The One Show’s inaugural AI Pioneer Organisation (2025), Monks was also awarded Business Intelligence Group’s 2026 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Award in the Human‑Machine Interaction Team category. Additionally, Monks.Flow earned AI‑based Marketing Solution of the Year at the 2026 AI Breakthrough Awards and a 2026 Global Generative AI Award in the Agentic Marketing Innovation category. Finally, Monks achieved a record‑breaking number of FWAs and continues to hold the most of any partner. 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. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us. #J-18808-Ljbffr Monks