Client Finance Lead

Overview

Skills : FP&ALocation : Chennai Shift Timing –  6:30 PM -3:30 AM ( During Day light Savings: 7:30 PM to 4:30 AM  IST) 

Hybrid Mode – 3 Days Work from Office per week

Join us at OGS

We are OGS—Omnicom's Integrated Solutions Engine that brings together a global talent community and connected capabilities in data, creative, media, commerce, and technology to build adaptive, future-ready solutions.

We are redefining the global capability center - not as an offshoring hub, but as a true inside edge. OGS is the place where the future is tested, built, and scaled for the world’s most ambitious agencies and clients.

With over 7,000 talented professionals in India, we are proud to be a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative community that thrives on innovation and excellence. Our teams work with some of the world’s most iconic brands, helping them move faster and achieve more—everywhere. We are growing rapidly and looking for passionate individuals to be part of this journey.

Why Join Us?

At Omnicom Global Solutions India, work is more than a job—it is a space to grow, thrive, and feel celebrated. We foster a culture built on integrity, respect, equity, pride, and belonging, offering a holistic employee experience that empowers real impact.

What Makes Life at OGS Special:

At Omnicom Global Solutions India, work is more than a job—it is a space to grow, thrive, and feel celebrated. We foster a culture built on integrity, respect, equity, pride, and belonging, offering a holistic employee experience that empowers real impact.

What Makes Life at OGS Special:

Trust Through Transparency & Integrity: We keep things open and fair with easy access to leaders and HR, ways to share your feedback, and clear processes that ensure honesty and accountability.

Culture of Care & Belonging: We prioritize your well-being through comprehensive insurance coverage, flexible leave options, structured onboarding, and resources for emotional and physical health. You also enjoy complimentary meals and subsidized cab services for added comfort. Beyond work, we foster togetherness through CSR initiatives, open conversations, and shared celebrations—creating a workplace where care and belonging thrive.

Equity & Impartiality: We ensure fairness through benchmarked compensation, transparent performance reviews, and clear, policy-driven decisions.

Recognition & Growth: We empower your career through sponsored learning, leadership development programs, internal mobility opportunities, and meaningful recognition—celebrating impact while enabling continuous growth.

At OGS India, we are not just hiring for a role—we are inviting you to join a purpose-driven, people-first culture where your growth, well-being, and individuality are celebrated every step of the way.

Responsibilities

About the role

OGS India is seeking a Lead with strong accounting and analytical skills to help support the business finance teams that continues to deliver strong financial performance. This might be a great fit if you have a strong flair of analytical and accounting skills and would like to be part of a growing team. You will be closely working with our Global Agency Finance teams.

• Prepare and post recurring month-end journal entries (JEs)
• Prepare Media Spend Audit vs OMG reports
• Set up billing schedules for Business Planning Managers (BPMs)
• Verify forecast billings accuracy placed by Budget Project Managers in TM1
• Send out Quarterly Media Spend reports to Client Business Leads
• Support Finance Directors with Audit
• Variance analysis of billings forecast in TM1 vs Client teams’ submission

• Refresh and compile the monthly C&F while coordinating with Finance Directors on any variances
• Create project codes for Time and Non-billable projects
• Maintenance of the Revenue and Billings SQL reports
• Support Utilization tracking:
• Compare contracted hours vs. logged hours
• Investigate and track down missing time entries
• Handle ad-hoc OMG compliance reporting requests

Qualifications

This may be the right role for you if you have:

• FP&A
• R2R

Desirable Skills & Attributes

• Bachelors or Post Graduate Degree in accounting or finance with 6-8 years of experience in business FP&A Operations (mandatory).
• Having prior experience into R2R processes is (Preferred)
• Proficient in Advanced Excel and ability to quickly learn any new ERP or BI Tools
• Having Good Knowledge of US GAAP.
• Flexibility to take up different assignments and not limit oneself to specific set of activities
• Ability to work both independently and in a team oriented, collaborative environment
• Flexible and Result Oriented with Strong Written & Oral Communication Skills
• Experience in Microsoft Dynamics AX, MediaOcean, and Hyperion Financial Management tool is a plus