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."
Overview
Financial business partner to client teams within Razorfish and other US agencies reporting to Manager, Client Reporting. Responsible for client related finance matters including client reporting, client deliverable tracking, staff utilization tracking and client profitability analysis and reporting.
Responsibilities
Client Reporting
Partners with Client Finance Manager to create reports by Client, covering key financial metrics.
Works closely with client teams to ensure consistent process
Supports reporting needs, including staff utilization
Prepares weekly or monthly client reports based on data from SAP
Partners with billing, production and client teams to ensure client reporting accuracy
Works to resolve client reporting related questions and requests
Client Profitability
Prepares client profitability reports 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 profitability forecasts
Submits client revenue forecasts in Anaplan 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
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 New York area candidates
Effective communication skills
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.
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 USMSTACompliance@publicis.com . All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation Range: $49,305 - $71,645 annually. 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. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 02/14/2025.