Finance Manager

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global communications company in London is seeking a Finance Manager to support the Financial Controller in managing financial reporting across business units. The ideal candidate has proven finance management expertise, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency in advanced Excel and ERP systems. This role supports a hybrid work pattern, requiring office presence three days a week.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in finance management and accounting.
• Experience in managing accounting or finance team members.
• Strong analytical skills with effective data management.

Responsibilities

• Direct the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Establish and uphold financial policies.
• Participate in budget processes and rolling forecasts.
• Oversee P&L forecasts and manage cost mechanisms.
• Support audit procedures and internal controls.

Skills

Finance management expertise

Advanced Excel modeling

Financial forecasting

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Tools

SAP

Hyperion

Job description

Company Description

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.

OVERVIEW

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.

Job Overview

The Finance Manager will be expected to support the Financial Controller and business teams to set up, maintain and execute best in class financial reporting, across the Publicis Global Media HQ Business units (including, among others, Media Operations, Strategy, Performance). The role reports to the Global Media Financial Controller.

A team player, naturally curious, solution finder, self-starter who inspires trust. Solid analytical, financial and great communication skills as well as ability to meet deadlines is very important.

Responsibilities

• Direct the preparation of monthly management accounts, managing all financial elements with precision.
• Establish and uphold financial policies, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence.
• Participate in critical Group reporting activities, budget processes, and rolling forecasts.
• Oversee P&L forecasts and manage complex internal cost mechanisms.
• Support audit procedures and internal controls to ensure robust governance.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in finance management and accounting, with experience in managing accounting or finance team members.
• Proficient in advanced Excel modeling, financial forecasting, and familiar with ERP and financial planning systems like SAP and Hyperion.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage data effectively.
• Detail-oriented, with excellent communication and influencing skills, comfortable engaging with senior leadership.
• Proactive, self-directed, and able to thrive in a dynamic, time-sensitive environment with strong prioritization skills.

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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