Publicis Groupe, known for its world-renowned creativity, best in class technology, digital and consulting expertise, is the world’s third largest communications group in the world. With more than 80,000 people in over 100 countries, the Groupe has four Solution hubs: Creative with Publicis Communications, Media with Publicis Media, Digital business transformation with Publicis. Sapient, and Health & Wellbeing with Publicis Health.

Since 2014 and the acquisition of Sapient, Publicis Groupe has undergone a profound transformation by scaling a new model connecting data, creativity, and technology.

This model, with a country led approach, is called the “Power of One” and gathers all the capabilities of the Groupe under one roof, putting clients at the core of the organisation.

It breaks down the silos between Publicis Communications, Publicis Media, and Publicis. Sapient, making them work seamlessly and efficiently to help clients transform marketing and business at scale.

The Global FP&A Manager/Director will be based in UK – London, working closely with the global Finance Director and CFO, the global practice leads and countries’ CFOs, fitting someone who wants to grow and learn about the business in a changing and fast growth environment.

• Main FP&A contact globally for the communication between markets, the Publicis Media Global Finance team and Corporate Finance in Paris
• Financial reviews and analysis of actuals and forecasts
• Analysis of different revenue and different costs streams, helping different stakeholders like practice leads understand the numbers and provide support to them
• Management of regular Group reports: Preparing and assisting with the monthly global presentation decks (P&L, top clients, revenue pipeline etc.), liaising with the various markets on variances.
• Ensure the feedback of information within the deadlines set by the Group 
• Work with different stakeholders to help them make better business decisions and with PowerBI to visualise analysis tailored to those stakeholders
• Analysis of Client Profitability: 
  • Control of key performance indicators
  • Contact countries in the event of inconsistencies in the indicators 
•  Balance Sheet reviews to identify any potential risks
• Other ad-hoc reporting

• Ideally fully ACA, CIMA or ACCA qualified
• Excellent analytical skills, a passion for metrics and figures, with the ability to get into the details while also seeing and understanding the big picture
• Experience working with various levels of the organization including leadership & peers
• Experience developing Excel based financial forecast models, reconciliations, and analytics
• Experience supporting business decisions with business cases and analysis
• Experience working with databases and information systems
• Experience implementing initiatives and key projects
• Experience at a direct marketing, professional services or technology related firm is a plus. 
• Advanced Excel required; advanced PowerPoint preferred; experience with Financial Planning Systems (e.g., Prophix, Hyperion Planning, Essbase, and SalesForce.com) a plus.
• Highly motivated and self-directed; exhibits thought leadership and strong critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, open minded and good at building relationships

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