Strategic Finance & Billing Lead — Italy

Publicis Groupe; Milano; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive workplace

Learning opportunities

Competitive compensation

Flexible work arrangements

Health benefits

Paid leave

Wellness program

Job summary

Publicis Sapient in Italy is seeking a Senior Associate – Finance & Billing Specialist to support finance operations, billing accuracy, accounts payable, and month-end closing. You will collaborate with Finance, Operations, Project Management and Commercial teams to ensure compliant processes.

You will manage client billing drafts, review transactions for policy compliance, and assist with intercompany postings while driving process improvements and ensuring timely cash collection in a

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of end-to-end billing processes and Italian invoicing principles.
• Experience preparing intercompany accounting entries and reconciliations.
• Experience managing complex client billing across domestic and international engagements.
• Fluent Italian and English; ability to work with local stakeholders.
• Experience with SAP/S/4HANA or similar ERP billing systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate client billing drafts aligned with terms and internal procedures.
• Resolve billing discrepancies and respond to client inquiries.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end billing activities for revenue recognition.
• Create and manage purchase orders; maintain vendor records.
• Collaborate across Finance, Operations, Project Management and Commercial teams to improve processes.

Skills

Billing processes

Italian accounting

Intercompany entries

Client billing management

Initiative

Financial data interpretation

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Italian language

English language

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

SAP/S/4HANA

Excel

Job description

Publicis Sapient in Italy is seeking a Senior Associate – Finance & Billing Specialist to support finance operations, billing accuracy, accounts payable, and month-end closing. You will collaborate with Finance, Operations, Project Management and Commercial teams to ensure compliant processes.

You will manage client billing drafts, review transactions for policy compliance, and assist with intercompany postings while driving process improvements and ensuring timely cash collection in a