Anywhere Job Description
Financial business partner to Publicis Agencies client teams reporting to the Director Client Reporting. Independently driving reporting for client related finance matters including Revenue Recognition, client deliverable tracking, staff utilization tracking and client profitability analysis and reporting. Leveraging data, with an eye for detail, to inform management of business trajectory in order to make business decisions.
Responsibilities:
Client Reporting
Work closely with Client Partner/Client Services to manage client opportunity pipeline
Work with Project Management & Client Services to manage client forecast
Work with PM leads to develop fee pricing proposals for portfolio of clients in partnership with Client Lead team (annual retainer and incremental projects)
Prepare and review reports to ensure they meet reporting requirements per client/Agency agreement.
Assist in developing financial and billing terms for client contracts. Review contracts in conjunction with Client Finance & Agency Finance Director.
Calculate Revenue Recognition during month end close, ensuring that it is being compiled based on contractual terms with the client. While additionally ensuring all revenue is recorded in compliance with revenue recognition guidelines and managing Persuasive Evidence for audit backup.
Client Profitability
Partner with FP&A team to prepare client profitability reporting monthly
Work closely with Client Finance Director and client teams to analyze issues and identify opportunities for improvement
Partner with client teams to implement profitability improvement strategies
Client Forecasts
Partner with Agency Finance Team and Client Account Team to develop annual client plan as well as plans for rolling forecasts
Assist Associate Director/Director in the development of revenue targets for assigned clients
Prepare and review monthly rolling forecasts and ensure forecasts are submitted in accordance with calendar and Groupe requirements in coordination with the Client Finance Director
Other
Manage and track intercompany fee arrangements, assist in developing intercompany agreements and issue related purchase orders
Partner with client teams on consistent process implementation across all aspects of client related finance matters
Oversee Trade Working Capital for their clients ensuring that management is aware of any issues that may put the agency cashflow at risk
Manage a direct report. Providing them leadership and mentorship to help guide them in their deliverables and career
Managing audit requests for both client and external audit
Qualifications:
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
3-5+ years of work experience considered
Strong technical skills, especially Microsoft Excel (Vlookups, Pivot Tables, etc.)
Experience in SAP and Salesforce
Proficiency in Python, SQL, PowerBI, and financial reporting tools. Experience automating financial processes and building data visualizations.
Effective communication skills
Experience presenting financial information to non-financial teams
Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
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.
The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 11/11/2024.
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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