Strategic Commercial Analyst

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Publicis Groupe UK is seeking a Commercial Analyst to join the Finance team and support the commercial performance of a portfolio of clients. You will partner with client leads and senior stakeholders to develop revenue budgets, forecasts and commercial plans, and deliver insightful analysis to inform pricing and resource decisions.

You’ll analyse timesheet, utilisation and profitability data, support month-end reporting, and collaborate with finance and operational teams to ensure timely

Qualifications

• Experience in finance/commercial finance or analyst role with forecasting, reporting or FP&A.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Advanced Excel skills with large data sets, financial models, pivot tables and lookup functions.
• Ability to analyse complex information, identify trends and translate data into clear commercial insights.
• Strong attention to detail with an organised and methodical approach to managing priorities.
• Collaborative communication skills, with the confidence to build effective relationships across finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Interest in continuing professional development, whether through formal qualifications, on-the-job learning or broadening commercial and analytical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Partner with client leads and senior stakeholders to develop revenue budgets, forecasts and commercial plans across a portfolio of clients.
• Produce monthly revenue, resource and cost forecasts, helping identify business risks and opportunities and supporting informed decision-making.
• Deliver insightful commercial analysis to support client remuneration discussions, pricing reviews and resource planning.
• Analyse timesheet, utilisation and profitability data to provide meaningful recommendations and improve commercial performance.
• Support month-end reporting activities, including revenue recognition, accruals, deferrals and management reporting.
• Collaborate with finance and operational teams to ensure timely invoicing, accurate reporting and compliance with Groupe standards.
• Contribute to business improvement initiatives, client audits, new business proposals and projects that enhance processes, systems and commercial effectiveness.

Skills

Forecasting & financial planning

Financial reporting

Accounting principles

Advanced Excel

Data analysis & insights

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Continuous professional development

Tools

Excel

Job description

Publicis Groupe UK is seeking a Commercial Analyst to join the Finance team and support the commercial performance of a portfolio of clients. You will partner with client leads and senior stakeholders to develop revenue budgets, forecasts and commercial plans, and deliver insightful analysis to inform pricing and resource decisions.

You’ll analyse timesheet, utilisation and profitability data, support month-end reporting, and collaborate with finance and operational teams to ensure timely