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About the Role

The Buyer, Investments will work as part of an integrated media investment team, collaborating with client account leads and internal finance and client groups. This role supports the team with monthly budget forecasting, customer audits, analyses, and ensures agency-wide targets and commitments are met.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and yearly forecasting reports.
• Investigate, explain, and resolve variances (current vs. forecast, current vs. prior years, quarter vs. quarter, etc.).
• Coordinate with planning/buying teams on forecasts, rates, and plans to meet annual targets.
• Proactively develop knowledge of the media landscape.
• Attend media seminars and vendor presentations.
• Streamline and improve existing processes, providing solutions for challenges.
• Assist in the preparation of client billing estimates and reconciliations.
• Solve and clear billing discrepancies and queries.
• Develop proficiency with media-related tools and research systems.
• Perform other duties/ad hoc projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education – bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field preferred.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and strong internal client relationship skills.
• Excellent ability to manage and prioritize time effectively.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen.
• Proactive approach to problem solving, assisting the team, self-development.
• Strong learning agility, with a passion for continuous development.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, and Excel).
• Proficiency in Excel tools such as: Pivot tables, XLOOKUP, Power Query, conditional formatting, IF statements, GETPIVOTDATA.

Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Excel (Pivot tables, XLOOKUP, Power Query, conditional formatting, IF statements, GETPIVOTDATA)
• Analytical skills
• Financial acumen
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Time management
• Problem-solving
• Learning agility

Location

• Montreal
• Toronto
• Vancouver

Work Type

• Hybrid

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $45,000 - $50,000 CAD

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (minimum 37 days)
• Four-day long weekends
• Half-day summer Fridays
• Meeting-free Friday afternoons year-round
• Flexible hybrid work model
• Formal training opportunities (mental health, inclusion education)
• Opportunity to grow within a global network
• Employee resource groups (Black Employee Network, Girls on Fire, Hispanic or Latinx Alliance, Neuro Network, Pan-Asian Network, Rainbow Lounge)

About the Company

• Media Experts is a leading full-service media agency delivering integrated solutions for clients such as Bell Canada, Honda, Netflix, Interac, Moosehead, Pizza Pizza, Royal Canadian Mint and Specsavers.
• With three offices strategically located in Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver, Media Experts is part of the IPG Mediabrands network.
• Media Experts' mission is to forge deeper connections with consumers by creating impactful integrated media solutions.
• Founded in 1981, Media Experts is known for innovative approaches, unique technologies, and a culture of care and commitment.

Equal Opportunity

• Media Experts is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, colour, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, provincial, or municipal law.
• Accommodation is available in all aspects of the selection process.