We seek a Revenue Analyst with at least 8 years of experience to join our client's small but dynamic finance team. The successful candidate will report on the accuracy and health of the revenue cycle across the company's client portfolio. This role demands a blend of financial acumen and commercial insight to optimise both commercial and financial outputs. It involves significant commercial and financial accountability. It requires a proactive approach to revenue management and analysis. The role is offered initially as a full time, 6-Month Contract with potential to become permanent. You will work under the Commercial/Finance team and report to the Commercial Director with a dotted line to the Sr Financial Controller.
This is a hybrid role with three days a week in the Central London office (Tuesday-Thursday). You will also be required to work one day a week on US hours (12pm-9pm).
This is initially a 6 month contract, however if the role is performed successfully then the role should become permanent if desired.
Revenue cycle management
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of revenue data across our client portfolio
- Collaborate with account management and production teams to control Work In Progress (WIP). This Includes job number tracking, billing accuracy, and monitoring delivery progress
Detailed forecasting
- Design and implement a streamlined and effective revenue forecasting template for fortnightly reporting
- Develop a comprehensive dashboard to automatically track key revenue KPIs and provide clear and actionable insights
Detailed regular revenue analysis
- Prepare segmented revenue analysis and identify trends and areas for improvement
- Perform client profitability analysis, ensuring accurate and actionable reporting
- Analyse sources of revenue to understand their contributions and identify opportunities for growth
- Prepare Flash Net Revenue reports and other revenue analysis specifically for financial reporting
Revenue leakage analysis
- Design a process to identify and capture revenue leakage across the business
- Perform revenue leakage analysis segmented by types, identifying trends and areas for correction
Knowledge documentation
- Create and maintain detailed documentation of revenue processes and procedures. It will be used for knowledge-sharing and training purposes.
Collaboration and Communication
- Engage with all department leads to understand their activities and impact on revenue
- Communicate effectively with non-finance stakeholders to drive engagement and understanding of key financial metrics
Ad-Hoc Projects
- Support various ad-hoc projects and analyses as required by senior management.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within the marketing agency sector
- Proficiency in building dashboards and delivering regular management information (MI)
- Strong analytical skills with great attention to detail
- Effective communication and team engagement skills, especially with non-finance personnel
- Experience with AI tools to enhance the accuracy, speed, and quality of MI reporting
- Familiarity with the Productive tool or at least eagerness to become highly proficient in its use
- Comfortable when dealing with team members at all levels of seniority across the organisation