Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

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 103000 professionals.

The Manager will be part of the FP&A Business Intelligence (BI) team which supports the FP&A Director of PXP Publicis production capability.

In this role the Manager will be in constant contact with the PXP CFO and FP&A Director the US FP&A team and Finance Directors within the PXP agencies.

The Manager will report to one of the FP&A and Client Reporting Directors within the East BI Hub.

Support the PXP CFO and FP&A Director with day-to-day financial and analytical tasks
Autonomously manage monthly and recurring FP&A deliverables and oversee workload coordination in partnership with the FP&A Director
Prepare and deliver monthly financial reporting highlighting risks and opportunities with timely and accurate analysis
Lead recurring reporting activities ensuring processes are efficient and proactive corrective actions are taken in coordination with the FP&A Director
Support monthly financial reporting including P&L and Trade Working Capital (overdue receivables WIP) for actuals forecasts and budgets including revenue reporting and agency profitability
Work closely with the FP&A Director on cost analysis HFM organizational structure and relationship management with agency finance leads
Analyze budget versus actual costs to ensure PXP profitability targets are met
Analyze Business Development data through Salesforce including pitch activity and prospecting financials to ensure alignment with forecasting and budgeting
Collect consolidate and analyze recurring financial requests across the PXP perimeter
Collaborate with Group Corporate Finance and support the FP&A Director on special and cross-functional projects as needed
Drive reporting accuracy and partner with other FP&A Managers to provide consultative support to planning initiatives through financial analysis reporting and recommendations
Perform variance analysis of actuals versus budget and forecast across all P&L line items and headcount

Indicative Tasks and Processes

Actuals rolling forecasts and commitments
Top client analysis and reporting
Organic growth calculations
Regional bonus pool tracking
Trade Working Capital analysis
Capex and lease forms
Salesforce data reporting and analysis
Monthly tracking of new business pitch costs
Business review presentations (PowerPoint creation consolidation and analysis)
Forecast presentations (PowerPoint creation consolidation and analysis)
Support and coordination of business transfers and comparable restatements

Approximately 5 years of relevant experience in Corporate Finance FP&A and/or Audit
Fast learner with the ability to prioritize effectively maximize efficiency and collaborate with management to meet deadlines
Strong ability to build positive working relationships with PXP Finance Directors and US FP&A teams
Ability to work remotely as needed
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail
Solid knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
Strong systems interpersonal and communication skills
High sense of ownership and urgency
Advanced Excel proficiency (macros are a plus)
Required experience with HFM (Hyperion) SmartView or Essbase
Proficiency in PowerPoint
Salesforce experience is a plus

Our Publicis Groupe motto Viva La Différence means were 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 fostering 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 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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