Senior Finance Manager (Staff Costs)

Publicis Groupe UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the communications sector is looking for a Staff Cost Senior Finance Manager to manage staff-related financial data. This role involves budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring compliance with financial policies while collaborating with HR and department heads. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and relevant financial qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in cost control, financial reporting, and budgeting.
• Proficiency in financial systems and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staff-related costs including salaries and bonuses.
• Lead preparation of staff cost budgets and forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and support audits.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Tools

SAP

Workday

Excel

Job description

BRAND: Publicis Groupe
Job Function: Finance
Location: London, United Kingdom
Experience Level: Entry
Workplace Type: Hybrid

Company description

OVERVIEW
Publicis Groupe is one of the world's largest communications holding companies, present in over 110 countries and employing about 100,000 professionals.. The Groupe is positioned at every step of the value chain, from consulting to execution, combining marketing transformation and digital business transformation.

HELPING OUR CLIENTS UNLOCK GROWTH IN THE PLATFORM WORLD
Our clients compete in the platform world, a horizontal marketplace between creators and consumers, between speakers and listeners, between buyers and sellers. To thrive in the platform world, companies must continue to innovate their products and business models. Four imperatives (1. Real Identity, 2. Dynamic, Diverse and Disruptive Creativity 3., Smart Media and 4. Direct Relationships) via our suite of world-class agencies, are necessary for modern brands to win in the platform world. At Publicis Groupe, we've invested in capabilities across these four imperatives our clients need to unlock growth. As the only one who can architect, build and orchestrate end to end solutions, not only do we have a proven record of building bespoke models for clients and leading expertise across all major industry categories, we are able to offer our talents more opportunities to grow and benefit from a richer learning experience. We call this Power of One. Powered by a 100,000-strong network via Marcel, our AI-based platform, we are also able to provide our clients and talents instant access to resource, knowledge for any need, any time, in any market.

THE SPIRIT OF VIVA LA DIFFERENCE
Viva La Difference is deeply rooted in everything we do. It has always been in our DNA. From the birth of Publicis, 94 years ago, when Marcel Bleustein-Blanchet, our founder, invented French advertising. Viva La Difference expresses how we value and respect each individual and recognize what makes us distinctive. This is the charge that inspires our teams to celebrate the differences in identity, background, culture, and experience of all of us. It is how we behave with each other and our clients, and it is deeply rooted throughout our work, to elevate and bring to life our differences throughout the platform world.

Overview

We're seeking a skilled Staff Cost Senior Finance Manager to oversee, analyze, and report on all staff-related financial data, including payroll, freelance costs, and other compensation expenses. Working closely with HR and department heads, you'll ensure accurate budgeting, forecasting, and compliance with financial policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Staff Cost Management: Oversee staff-related costs, including salaries, bonuses, and freelance spend; prepare monthly reports with variance analysis.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the preparation of staff cost budgets, provide forecasts, and monitor KPIs.
• Payroll Oversight: Partner with HR and payroll teams to ensure payroll accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Financial Compliance: Ensure compliance with tax regulations, support audits, and implement robust controls.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as liaison between Finance, HR, and department heads to provide financial guidance on staffing decisions.

What We're Looking For:

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent qualification (preferred).
• Experience in cost control, financial reporting, and budgeting, ideally in an advertising, marketing or media agency setting.
• Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., SAP, Workday) and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate, work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Additional information

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week.

We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

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