Publicis Media is one of the four solutions hubs of Publicis Groupe, alongside Publicis Communications, Publicis.Sapient and Publicis Healthcare. Led by Steve King, CEO, Publicis Media is powered by its five global brands, Starcom, Zenith, Spark, Digitas and Blue 449, and supported by its digital-first, data-driven Global Practices which together deliver client value and business transformation. Publicis Media is committed to helping its clients navigate the modern media landscape and is present in more than 100 countries with over 13,500 employees worldwide.

TRUST: Trust is the cornerstone upon which we build our relationships. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of how a partner should behave. We treat our people and our clients with respect, transparency and honesty.

TALENT: This is first and foremost a people business. We are committed to ensuring Publicis Media a destination for the best talent in our industry. We value people as individuals, growing ourselves as we grow our client’s business.

TRANSFORMATION: True transformation comes when we stop managing change, and instead initiate change. We believe in our purpose to be the admired force for business transformation. We believe that focusing on performance and results has the power to transform client business.

ABOUT PMX

PMX is a Publicis Groupe agency focused on delivering unique opportunities to our clients via value based services.

Job Description

The Publics Media Finance team is currently seeking a Senior Financial Analyst who will drive the revenue accounting and planning for PMX. This position is suitable for a highly motivated and analytical individual who will play an integral part in the reporting, budgeting and forecasting process.

This position will also be involved in process improvement projects and ad hoc reporting in support of business needs. Strong attention to detail and forward thinking are necessary to reach the goal of creating accurate reporting and forecasts to drive profitable growth and facilitate the success of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Generate, analyze and distribute monthly reporting, providing commentary as appropriate
• Participate in strategic and operational planning processes including annual budget and monthly forecasts
• Drive the revenue forecasting process from a systems perspective as well as extracting, analyzing and modeling data and collaborate with other analytics departments to optimize forecasting accuracy
• Assist in month-end close and reporting
• Provide analysis and interpretation of actual performance versus plan/forecast, and assess impact on future results
• Be a thought leader on revenue drivers; synthesize data to help drive key strategic/financial decision making
• Participate in, ad-hoc financial and operational analyses to inform strategies aimed at enhancing profitability and accelerating growth
• Continually improve financial management processes by implementing tighter controls: data integrity, process improvement, and rigorous analysis
   

• Results-oriented individual with a strong work ethic and who can operate effectively independently and in a collaborative environment
• Knowledge of Finance and Accounting principles including GAAP, IFRS, Debits/Credits, Revenue Recognition, Accrual Accounting, Financial Modeling, Budget and Profitability analysis, Variance Analysis, and Financial Reporting
• Advanced MS Excel modeling skills (Lookups, Pivot Tables)
• Proficiency with MS Office/PowerPoint
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to communicate with diverse groups agency-wide
• Thrive working in a fast paced environment
• Passionate about the business with a strong desire to continuously improve performance and service
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting, CPA (or working towards) preferred
• Familiarity using financial reporting (HFM), accounting (SAP) and media billing systems a plus

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.