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. 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.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Commercial

• Support on APAC media commercial finance requests relating to regional and global client pitches, fee and staffing discussions, regional client contract reviews and other ad hoc commercial requests.
• Provide ongoing support to APAC business and market finance teams for regional and global clients, including but not limited to contract queries, fee negotiations, coordinate requests from global and finance operation matters. Participate in discussions with clients as necessary.
• Coordinate across APAC markets on client reporting. Review local market submissions to ensure compliance and consistency across markets.
• Work closely with various stakeholders including market finance, business teams, global teams, legal and tax teams where applicable/ necessary to provide complete, accurate and timely deliverables.
• Perform analysis on client profitability and revenue reporting as required. Support business leads to ensure business structure and processes are delivering optimal operating efficiencies. Develop, implement and monitor measures where necessary.
• Support local markets on local market client audits.
• Ad hoc requests from global teams, clients and other business stakeholders. Provide data which is complete, accurate and timely.

Communication and Teamwork

• Work closely as a team to ensure that requests and issues are addressed.
• Establish strong communication channels with global, regional and local management to ensure that business issues are efficiently and effectively communicated and feedback obtained on a timely basis.

BACKGROUND:

• The ideal candidate preferably to have prior experience in a media / advertising industry with commercial finance, business partnering or FP&A work experience.
• Candidates with a background in finance, finance business partnering or FP&A are also welcome to apply.
• A minimum of 5 to 6 years work experience.
• Audit experience in an accounting firm and/or experience in APAC markets would be an advantage.

PERSONAL TRAITS:               

The ideal candidate should possess the following personal characteristics:

• Independent individual with sound organizational skills, capable of managing an array of initiatives.
• Attention to details.
• Strong analytical mindset and business acumen.
• Persistent and diligent in following through tasks on hand.
• Works well within a team and has strong inter-personal communication skills.
• An individual who can bring freshness in approach, who is able to think laterally and provide innovative solutions.
• A proactive individual with abundant energy and drive, and a strong desire to succeed, who will commit to the company’s value system.
• Willing to adapt changes and take up new responsibilities.
• Enthusiastic with a “can do” attitude.
• Strong work ethic to meet tight deadlines and other business commitments.
• Interest in the media industry and takes initiative to continuously learn about new developments.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent spoken and written English. Proficiency in Mandarin would be an advantage.