Publicis Media is one of the four solutions hubs of Publicis Groupe ([Euronext Paris FR0000130577, CAC 40], alongside Publicis Communications, Publicis.Sapient and Publicis Healthcare. Led by Steve King, CEO, Publicis Media is comprised of Starcom, Zenith, DigitasLBi, Spark Foundry, Blue 449 and Performics, powered by digital-first, data-driven global practices that 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 23,500 employees worldwide.

The Media/Digital Finance Analyst is a key member of the Commercial Finance Team! You are expected to acquire a significant understand of business activities to provide value-added business support to the management team. Examples of value-added support would include analysis of business performance, media reporting, calculating profit margin. You will also expected to provide revenue analysis on weekly short term forecast, month end closing and budget. This will be supported by your strong understanding of MS Excel and database systems.   

• To support Commercial Finance Controller on regular Business & Financial reviews with account leads, and also support management by providing financial & commercial analysis for each client account.
• Tacking the overall client financial health – Revenue, Cost, Profitability etc
• Ensure compliance of client revenue recognition policies and guidelines.
• Assist in revenue budgeting and reporting procedures, ensuring that the numbers are reliable, stable and accurate.
• Working with internal and external auditors, ensuring policies compliance in place.
• Ensure that all management reports submitted within deadline. Monthly, quarterly and yearly reporting to be carried out with high accuracy and timeliness and developing process to ensure quality reporting variances to be fully explained

• University Degree or College Diploma or Equivalent Work Experience
• Minimum 5 years of working experience and 3 years in Commercial Finance environment, ideally in Advertising/Entertainment industry
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to engage all levels of the organisation with credibility 
• Strong Business acumen with commercial focus and knowledge
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with various teams.
• Ability to lead and drive team members 
• Systems knowledge: Spectra (financial system), Hyperion-HFM (reporting system), Powerpoint, Excel.