Commercial Finance Director (Chicago)

About the role

Associate/Director of Commercial Finance for a global creative advertising network, working closely with agency leadership across multiple brands to inform commercial decision‑making and drive success. The role is based in Chicago with a hybrid setup (3 days per week in the office).

Responsibilities

• Shape commercial narrative by translating client objectives and RFPs into clear commercial approaches
• Build, package, and deliver commercial strategy for new business pitches
• Participate in commercial proposals for multi‑agency level new business pitches
• Drive cross‑functional alignment by leading/supporting global pitch coordination
• Partner with agency finance teams to recommend staffing models, pricing logic, and value opportunities

Requirements

• 10+ years of commercial/operations/strategy experience
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills required
• Media/Creative agency experience preferred but not mandatory
• Experience managing client and/or procurement relationships

Desired Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate has worked in a strategic commercial capacity, has a proven record of problem solving and implementing workflow processes, and is a true ‘deal maker’ who knows how to negotiate directly with clients and executives.

Schedule

Hybrid setup: 3 days per week in the office (Chicago‑based).