Job Information
Publicis Groupe Analyst, Client Finance in Boston, Massachusetts
Company Description
Present in over 100 countries and employing nearly 80,000 professionals, Publicis Groupe is the third largest communications group in the world. Publicis Groupe is listed on the Euronext Paris [FR0000130577] and is part of the CAC 40 index. Active across the entire value chain, Publicis Groupe offers its major clients a transversal, unified and fluid model allowing them access to all the Groupe's tools and expertise around the world through the mantra "The Power of One."
Job Description
Financial business partner to client teams within Digitas and other US agencies. You will report to Client Finance Manager and work closely with a team of five. Responsible for client related finance matters including client reporting, client deliverable tracking, staff utilization tracking and client profitability analysis and reporting.
Client Reporting
Partners with Client Finance team to create reports by Client covering key financial metrics.
Works closely with client teams to ensure consistent process supports and reporting needs, including staff utilization
Prepares weekly or monthly client reporting based on SAP data
Partners with billing, production and client teams to ensure client report accuracy
Works to resolve client reporting related questions and requests
Client Profitability
Prepares client profitability reporting on a monthly basis
Works closely with Client Finance Manager and client teams to analyze issues and identify opportunities for improvement
Partners with client teams to implement profitability improvement strategies
Client Forecasts
Works closely with Client Finance Manager to prepare client revenue forecasts
Submits client revenue forecasts in HFM in accordance with Publicis Groupe deadlines
Contract Management
Ensures Agency is in compliance with current contractual guidelines
Other
Partners with client teams on consistent process implementation across all aspects of client related finance matters
Assists Client Finance teams with various audit requests throughout the year as required
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or similar field.
Relevant internship experience and/or 1+ years of work experience considered
Strong technical skills, especially Microsoft Excel (Vlookups, Pivot Tables, etc.)
Strong preference for Boston area candidates
Comfortable digging through large volumes of reporting for key operational findings
Ability to maintain and grow positive client relationships
Self-motivation to work independently
Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment
Additional Information
Our Publicis Groupe motto "Viva La Différence" means we're better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.
Compensation Range: $46,500-68,500. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.
The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 10/21/2024.
Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.
If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact hrcompliance_usms@publicis.com .
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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