Real Chemistry
At Real Chemistry, making the world a healthier place isn’t just an aspiration—it’s our everyday reality. Our drive to transform healthcare is informed by our blend of deep scientific expertise, human‑centred creativity, and AI‑driven insights, fostering a unique environment where innovation thrives and our people are impact‑obsessed.
Real Chemistry is a global agency offering a full suite of services across healthcare communications and marketing to top players in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
We are looking for a
Vice President, Client Finance, Media
to join our growing team! Responsibilities
Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for the Media business unit. Manage revenue recognition and month‑end close in alignment with corporate accounting standards. Partner with our accounting and offshore team on client and media billings. Maintain accuracy and compliance across financial systems and reporting. Ensure proper cost allocation, accrual management, and margin analysis. Oversee financial controls and compliance with client and corporate policies. Partner with client leads to manage client profitability, including scoping, estimating, and budget tracking. Review and approve client statements of work and media budgets from a financial governance perspective. Identify financial risks and opportunities within client portfolios and recommend mitigation strategies. Support contract compliance and audit readiness for key clients. Provide regular financial reporting and performance insights to the Media leadership team and the Finance leadership team. Analyze business performance drivers and recommend strategies to improve operational efficiency and profitability. Prepare financial summaries and presentations for executive reviews and business‑planning sessions. Serve as the liaison between the Media business unit and corporate FP&A, ensuring alignment on key metrics and reporting standards. Foster strong collaboration between Finance, Media Operations, and Client Management teams. Champion continuous improvement in financial processes, tools, and systems to enhance accuracy and efficiency. This Position Is a Perfect Fit For You If
The Company values – Best Together, Impact‑Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always, and Accountability with an “I” really speak to you. You are adaptable, resilient, and OK with adjusting your scope, responsibilities, and focus as we grow. You are proactive, driven, and resourceful with strong prioritization skills and a desire to dive into the data. Are adaptable, proactive, and comfortable navigating a fast‑paced, matrixed environment. You are highly organized self‑started, able to work independently and under tight deadlines. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA a plus. 6-8 years of progressive experience in client finance, commercial operations, or FP&A within an advertising, media agency, or marketing services environment. Deep understanding of media pricing models, programmatic media buying and tools including demand side platforms (e.g., DSPs), and agency‑client commercial structures. Experience managing global client contracts and financials in healthcare, pharmaceutical, or regulated industries preferred. Proven success driving profitability and operational excellence in a high‑growth, fast‑paced environment. Strong communication skills with the ability to influence senior levels. Nice to Have
Experience supporting global commercial deals or multinational client engagements. Familiarity with media commercials and cross‑channel pricing models. Understanding of healthcare compliance and contract nuances within pharma or biotech industries. Pay Range
$180,000 - $230,000. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Compensation will be determined based on job‑related, non‑discriminatory factors including work experience, skills, certifications, and geographical location. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Benefits
Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, tailored to each region. Benefits include free snacks, generous holiday and paid time off, private medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement savings support, mental wellness coaching, and access to over 13,000 online classes through LinkedIn Learning. Learn more about our benefits at the company benefits portal. Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. We continually strive to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable work environment where employees feel empowered to bring their full selves to work. We encourage qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Real Chemistry operates. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let your recruiter know.
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Vice President, Client Finance, Media
to join our growing team! Responsibilities
Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for the Media business unit. Manage revenue recognition and month‑end close in alignment with corporate accounting standards. Partner with our accounting and offshore team on client and media billings. Maintain accuracy and compliance across financial systems and reporting. Ensure proper cost allocation, accrual management, and margin analysis. Oversee financial controls and compliance with client and corporate policies. Partner with client leads to manage client profitability, including scoping, estimating, and budget tracking. Review and approve client statements of work and media budgets from a financial governance perspective. Identify financial risks and opportunities within client portfolios and recommend mitigation strategies. Support contract compliance and audit readiness for key clients. Provide regular financial reporting and performance insights to the Media leadership team and the Finance leadership team. Analyze business performance drivers and recommend strategies to improve operational efficiency and profitability. Prepare financial summaries and presentations for executive reviews and business‑planning sessions. Serve as the liaison between the Media business unit and corporate FP&A, ensuring alignment on key metrics and reporting standards. Foster strong collaboration between Finance, Media Operations, and Client Management teams. Champion continuous improvement in financial processes, tools, and systems to enhance accuracy and efficiency. This Position Is a Perfect Fit For You If
The Company values – Best Together, Impact‑Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always, and Accountability with an “I” really speak to you. You are adaptable, resilient, and OK with adjusting your scope, responsibilities, and focus as we grow. You are proactive, driven, and resourceful with strong prioritization skills and a desire to dive into the data. Are adaptable, proactive, and comfortable navigating a fast‑paced, matrixed environment. You are highly organized self‑started, able to work independently and under tight deadlines. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA a plus. 6-8 years of progressive experience in client finance, commercial operations, or FP&A within an advertising, media agency, or marketing services environment. Deep understanding of media pricing models, programmatic media buying and tools including demand side platforms (e.g., DSPs), and agency‑client commercial structures. Experience managing global client contracts and financials in healthcare, pharmaceutical, or regulated industries preferred. Proven success driving profitability and operational excellence in a high‑growth, fast‑paced environment. Strong communication skills with the ability to influence senior levels. Nice to Have
Experience supporting global commercial deals or multinational client engagements. Familiarity with media commercials and cross‑channel pricing models. Understanding of healthcare compliance and contract nuances within pharma or biotech industries. Pay Range
$180,000 - $230,000. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Compensation will be determined based on job‑related, non‑discriminatory factors including work experience, skills, certifications, and geographical location. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Benefits
Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, tailored to each region. Benefits include free snacks, generous holiday and paid time off, private medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement savings support, mental wellness coaching, and access to over 13,000 online classes through LinkedIn Learning. Learn more about our benefits at the company benefits portal. Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. We continually strive to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable work environment where employees feel empowered to bring their full selves to work. We encourage qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Real Chemistry operates. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let your recruiter know.
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