Manager, Finance

Company: Publicis Groupe
Location: New York
Posted on: April 24, 2024

Job Description:

Company Description

Publicis Media harnesses the power of modern media through global agency brands CJ, Performics, Publicis Collective, Publicis Health Media, Spark Foundry, Starcom and Zenith. A key business solution of Publicis Groupe ([Euronext Paris FR0000130577, CAC 40], Publicis Media's digital-first, data-driven global practices deliver client value and increase growth in a platform-powered world. It is present in more than sixty countries with over 23,000 employees worldwide.

Job Description

You will report into the VP, Director of Finance.

This is a hybrid role, requiring three days in-office each week. If you are contacted for an interview, your recruiter will discuss specifics with you, inclusive of any necessary reasonable accommodations.

Your Impact:

• Drive forecasting and annual commit process through working with business leads; maintain detailed forecast and master HFM upload files with full personnel and overhead detail
• Work with the leads to create budgets and forecast on Software and hosting costs
• Ensure budget and forecast including phasings are accurate
• Work with brands on IC crosscharges and allocations
• Manage month close process and ensure BU's are accurately stated
• JE preparation, financial analysis, HC reconciliation & resolve IC mismatch
• Complete and Upload HFM monthly actual and budget forecast
• Prepare reports - specify what reports
• Prepare presentations to Management
• Prepare and audit AWS Monthly reconciliation and accruals
• WIP Analysis on monthly basis (Research and Technology items)
• Work with HR to prepare annual CSR submissions
• Perform ad hoc analysis and special projects
• Ensure compliance with Company Policies
• Assist with Internal Audit schedules and queries
• Coordinate with Global Services to align on global recharges / billing Qualifications
  • 5+ years of work-related experience in corporate finance or audit
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • Comprehension of Finance and Accounting principles including GAAP, GAAS, IFRS, Revenue Recognition, Accrual Accounting, Financial Modeling, Budget and Profitability analysis, Variance Analysis, and Financial Reporting. Ensure companywide compliance with Groupe policies and Best Practices.
  • Familiarity using financial reporting (HFM), accounting (SAP) and media billing systems
  • Proficiency with MS Office, including Excel formula writing, Word and Power Point
  • Strong interpersonal skills with ability to communicate with diverse groups agency-wide
  • Team-player
  • Willing to work flexible hours.
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    Additional Information
    
    Our Publicis Groupe motto "Viva La Diff--rence" 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 hrcompliance_usms@publicis.com.
    
    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
    
    Compensation Range: $70,000 - $117,500. 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. For this role, 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 3/27/2024.
    
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