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Publicis Groupe Analyst, Client Reporting & Financial Planning and Analysis in Chicago, Illinois
Company Description
Publicis Groupe, known for its award-winning creativity, best-in-class technology, digital and consulting expertise, is the world's third largest communications group. With 80,000+ colleagues 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 with the acquisition of Sapient, Publicis Groupe has undergone a profound transformation by scaling a new model connecting data, creativity, and technology. The Groupe has continued this journey with the 2019 acquisition of Epsilon to further scale the data-led offering and provide true momentum to our client's own transformation.
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 organization.
Job Description
Summary and Scope of Position
You will pay a key role in the management of the BI Financial Planning and Analysis department and report to the Manager, Client Reporting & Financial Planning and Analysis. Responsibilities will include the coordination of monthly forecasting and client reporting submission into company-wide repository (Hyperion) and delivery of ad hoc analyses to inform main decisions, and providing support and mentorship for the junior and senior analysts within the FP&A team. You will assist with identifying issues, developing POVs, and offering ideas to their manager and agency finance leadership.
Main Responsibilities
Budget and Forecasting
Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and monthly forecasting for upload into the Hyperion Reporting System
Ensure the accuracy of the Hyperion reporting schedules and timely delivery to management
Maintain personnel activity for accurate salary and headcount forecasting
Assist team director with implementation of corporate planning tool (Anaplan)
Client Reporting
Assist in preparation of client profitability reporting
Perform research for inquiries from agency client finance teams and account leads
Reconcile and report actual burn activity against scoped fees
Develop fee pricing proposals for existing and new clients as requested by account management
Analysis
Prepare variance analysis to identify and explain variances to budget
Create reports to support ad-hoc analysis requests from client finance team
Reconcile payroll expenses to P&L and maintain headcount roster monthly
Possess solid knowledge of general accounting concepts (revenue recognition, expense timing, capitalization policies, etc.)
Assist with month end revenue recognition
Other
Must have a proven track record of handling confidential information
Identify opportunities for process improvements
Train and mentor staff to ensure professional development and result oriented mindset
Prepare and maintain job descriptions for direct reports
Qualifications
Approximately 2 years relevant work experience in Corporate FP&A or Client Finance with an advertising or marketing agency background
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft applications- specifically Excel and Power Point
Hyperion Financial Management, SAP, Anaplan, or Concur experience
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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 encouraging belonging and creating equitable &inclusive experiences for all talent.
Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and allow 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 .
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