Studio Business Manager

Company Description

DentsuMB is a global creative agency delivering idea-led brand transformation at scale. We deliver creative expertise and innovative global solutions for clients. Applying big platform thinking, we bring ideas to life and deliver world-class creative solutions to meet consumer touch points and work across geographies, cultures and channels. 

Dentsu creative is a collective of agencies at the forefront of culture and innovation. Formed in January of 2021, we are one of the most globally awarded teams across the Dentsu network. Composed of dentsuMB, 360i, and Isobar, amongst other notable agencies, we work with clients to provide solutions that meet people at every single point of their brand journey and are committed to upholding a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusivity. 

We are champions for meaningful progress, and we strive to be a force for good—for our people, for our clients, for the industry and for our society. We keep our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can thrive. We embed diversity, in our mindset, in our solutions and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable and culturally fluent environment. Building this culture within our teams makes us better collaborators with each other and with our clients, driving better outcomes for all. 

Job Description

The Studio Business Manager is responsible for overseeing, coordinating, and administering the business processes of the creative studio. This role will work in support of the Head of Studio, helping to develop a clearer business picture which will garner greater insight into the directional growth of the studio from a local brand to a broader based network resource while helping to understand our ability to offshore projects. 

Drive freelance process with support from Studio Directors  

• Maintain database 
• Process new requests  
• Follow through with on-boarding 
• Ensure timekeeping and submission of timesheets on deadline 

Administer job management  

• Open job numbers  
• Obtain bids from Studio Director and create estimates  
• Track jobs through production 
• Coordinate billing with support from Studio Directors 
• Final bill and close jobs 

Manage monthly financial statements 

• Download accrual reports from studio systems 
• Verify retainer transfers are happening 
• Review all reports with Head of Studio prior to submitting to commercial finance 

Develop monthly P&L 

• Work with controllership/commercial finance to obtain all necessary information to prepare P&L 
• Analyze and review P&L with Head of Studio 

Generate yearly forecast   

• Partner with commercial finance and Head of Studio to gather information to create yearly forecast 
• Update team on monthly tracking against forecast  

Qualifications

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• 3 years’ experience in a financial environment, preferably a production studio 
• Strong organizational skills with an ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously 
• Independent, self-starter with problem solving skills 
• Ability to prioritize and maintain a calm demeanor in a fast paced studio environment 
• Detail oriented and meticulous 
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel 
• Experience with Nexelus Financial Management system and Workfront is a plus 
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Additional Information

Perks: 

• Great compensation package 
• Comprehensive healthcare plans 
• 401(k) with employer match 
• Flexible time-off 
• 16 weeks paid parental leave 

Dentsu is a modern marketing solutions company. Our mission is to help clients navigate, progress and thrive in a world of change. Businesses rely on our integrated network of agencies and specialized practices to champion meaningful progress through creative, media, commerce, data and technology. Part of Dentsu Group, our global network comprises 66,000 diverse people in 143 countries, who are dedicated to teaming for growth and good. Some of our award-winning agencies include 360i, Carat, dentsumcgarrybowen, DEG, dentsuX, iProspect and Merkle. Follow us on Twitter @DentsuUSA and visit dentsu.com/us.  

Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds encouraged to apply.  

Dentsu (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact [email protected] if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.