Manager, Client Finance

PUBLICIS GROUPE•New York, NY

55d

About The Position

Publicis Groupe is a global leader in communication and is positioned at every step of the value chain, from consulting to execution, combining marketing transformation and digital business transformation. Through a unified and fluid organization, Publicis Groupe partners with its clients across communication, media, data and technology to ensure access to the full breadth of capabilities in every market. Present in over 100 countries, Publicis Groupe employs around 103,000 professionals. The Client Reporting Manager reports directly to the Director Client Reporting. This position will partner with the Finance Directors and Client Finance Leads within the Brands of Publicis Communications North America to oversee all financial aspects related to a given client or group of clients.

Requirements

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a changing and fast paced work environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience presenting financial information to non-financial teams
Excellent organizational skills and able to work according to fixed calendar cycles
Comfortable digging through large volumes of reporting for key operational findings
Ability to manage large data with use of Macros and VBA is an advantage
Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, MBA a plus
3-5+ years experience overseeing budgets and relaying financial metrics to leadership
Advanced in Microsoft Excel to streamline and make reports more efficient using functions and formulas, (Vlookups, If, SumIf, Pivot Tables, charts/graphs, etc.)
1+ year financial management experience in Advertising or Marketing Agency (Preferred).
Knowledge in ERP systems, specifically SAP or similar

Responsibilities

Support Agency Finance Director(s) related to all client finance matters
Responsible for providing Agency client time reporting to track actuals
Ability to explain and translate financial reports to business leads
Ensure all financial transactions are made in accordance with corporate policies and procedures
Ensure that all financial reporting is accurate, complete, and timely
Ensure Revenue Recognition calculation during month end close, is being compiled based on contractual terms with the client. While additionally ensuring all revenue is recorded in compliance with revenue recognition guidelines and managing Persuasive Evidence for audit backup.
Ensure compliance with client contract terms and process - Ensure all transactions are properly accounted for
Ensure forecasts are submitted in accordance with calendar and Groupe requirements in coordination with the Finance Director(s)
Managing audit requests for both client and external audit
Recognized Subject Matter Expert - go to resource (internally across the discipline)

Benefits

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable 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.

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