Associate Director, Client Finance

Job Description Digitas is looking for an Associate Director, Client Finance to join our team and support financial strategy and operations for a key client account! This is a highly visible role that sits at the intersection of finance, operations, and cross‑agency partnership. In this role, you will serve as a strategic finance partner to senior agency leadership and help drive financial rigor, operational excellence, and informed business decision‑making for a key client account. You’ll lead day‑to‑day financial management while building strong cross‑functional relationships and mentoring junior team members. The ideal candidate is a natural relationship‑builder with a strong executive presence who is ambitious, confident, and eager to grow into a broader leadership role over time. They want to be in the room, contribute to high‑level conversations, and confidently articulate a point of view backed by data and business understanding. They are someone who learns quickly, sets a high bar for themselves, thrives in fast‑paced environments, and values in‑person collaboration. They are also deeply invested in developing and mentoring junior talent while fostering a high‑performing, collaborative team culture. PLEASE NOTE: This is a hybrid role based out of our Boston offices and will require onsite engagement an average of 3‑4 days/week. All candidates should be local to the Boston metro and willing to commit to a hybrid schedule. Responsibilities Partner with cross‑functional agency teams to drive and support operational and strategic finance goals for the agency and assigned account(s). Lead forecasting, revenue tracking, profitability analysis, staffing alignment, and overall financial health across the assigned business. Confidently participate in and lead senior‑level conversations, presenting financial insights, risks, and recommendations clearly and effectively. Build strong partnerships across account, project management, operations, and production teams, acting as a trusted advisor across functions. Manage and mentor junior team members, fostering growth, accountability, and strong financial discipline across the team. Qualifications 7+ years of professional experience in client finance, agency finance, consulting finance, FP&A, or other business‑facing financial roles; experience in an advertising agency, consultancy, or professional services environment preferred. Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or a similar field. Deep experience analyzing financial information, synthesizing data, drawing out insights & implications, and developing insightful and actionable reporting, recommendations, and forecasts. An understanding of client finance, corporate finance, GAAP, P&L management, and general FP&A best practices with an in‑depth understanding of the different components of the delivery process including RFPs, contracts, pricing, profitability, margins, staffing, etc. Prior experience with financial and reporting systems including SAP and Excel. Strong executive presence with clear and persuasive verbal and written communication skills; articulate, confident, and comfortable presenting to and speaking with senior leadership and clients. Prior experience managing, coaching, mentoring, training, developing, and elevating direct reports. Highly proactive with a natural sense of urgency and an ability to work quickly, efficiently, and accurately within tight deadlines and constantly‑evolving parameters, scope, and goals. Flexible and adaptable with an ability to manage and drive success across multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities in an ambiguous, fast‑paced environment. Highly collaborative but independently capable and comfortable with a high level of ownership, autonomy, and accountability. Benefits Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off. Compensation range: $97,375-$149,296 annually. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Regular roles will receive the standard medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), and paid time off. Temporary roles may be eligible for participation in the freelancer/temporary employee medical plan and 401(k) plan after meeting eligibility criteria. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr UNAVAILABLE