Manager, Client Finance - Publicis Groupe

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."

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

• 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

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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