WIP Controller/Revenue Accountant

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global communications holding company is seeking a WIP Controller in London. This role involves partnering with agency teams to monitor project finances, manage client invoicing, and prepare reports. The ideal candidate has finance support experience, strong Excel skills, and a solutions-oriented mindset. The position offers a hybrid working pattern with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Flexible benefits

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a finance support role (WIP Controller, Project Accountant, Analyst, etc.).
• Background in advertising, media, or creative agencies is a plus.
• Familiarity with financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Partner with account teams to monitor project finances.
• Lead WIP/cost reviews and prepare project reports.
• Manage client invoicing, PO tracking, and revenue recognition.

Skills

Finance support experience

Strong Excel skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Solutions-oriented mindset

Tools

SAP

Job description

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, companies must innovate their products and business models. Four imperatives (1. Real Identity, 2. Dynamic, Diverse and Disruptive Creativity, 3. Smart Media, 4. Direct Relationships) are essential for modern brands to succeed. At Publicis Groupe, we've invested in capabilities across these imperatives, enabling us to build bespoke models for clients and lead expertise across industries. Our AI-based platform Marcel provides instant access to resources and knowledge globally, exemplifying our Power of One approach.

THE SPIRIT OF VIVA LA DIFFERENCE

Viva La Difference is at our core, valuing individual uniqueness and fostering a culture of diversity in identity, background, and experience. This ethos guides our behavior and work, promoting inclusivity and celebrating differences across the platform world.

Overview

As WIP Controller, you will collaborate with agency teams at Publicis Health, acting as a business partner to manage the financial success of client projects.

You will:

• Partner with account teams to monitor project finances
• Lead WIP/cost reviews and prepare project reports
• Manage client invoicing, PO tracking, and revenue recognition
• Support month-end processes and job reconciliations in SAP
• Liaise with credit control to minimize bad debt
• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to creative stakeholders

What we're looking for:

You're a proactive, organized self-starter who thrives in a dynamic agency environment and manages multiple stakeholders confidently.

You have:

• Proven experience in a finance support role (WIP Controller, Project Accountant, Analyst, etc.)
• Background in advertising, media, or creative agencies (a plus)
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with financial systems (SAP preferred)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A solutions-oriented mindset and commercial acumen

Additional information

Publicis Groupe offers a hybrid working pattern, with full-time employees working three days in the office weekly.

We are committed to inclusivity and fair assessment. If you have circumstances such as neurodiversity, impairments, or medical conditions affecting your application, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss adjustments to ensure fairness. Disclosing this information will not impact your application.

Check out the Publicis Career Page for our inclusive benefits and Employee Action Groups.

• Highly competitive salary and flexible benefits
• Highly competitive salary and flexible benefits
• Highly competitive salary and flexible benefits
• Highly competitive salary and flexible benefits