Senior Manager Project Finance

Publicis Re:Sources; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Publicis Re:Sources Southeast Asia is seeking a Transformation Senior Project Manager to lead finance transformation and PMO efforts across SEA, including Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. You will partner with SSC leadership and business stakeholders to drive strategic analysis, design target operating models, and deliver measurable value.

The role requires strong governance, change management, and the ability to manage regional programs with cross-functional

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in project management with strong regional exposure.
• Experience in a Shared Services Center (SSC) environment or support functions (Finance, IT).
• University graduate or Business school in Finance, Accounting, IT, CS.
• Master’s degree or relevant certifications is a plus.
• PMP/CPA or financial system-specific certifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end acquisition integration into SSC operations with target operating model and value realisation plan.
• Lead transformation programmes aligned to SEA priorities with clear outcomes and milestones.
• Establish governance across workstreams (scope, risk, dependencies, budget, timeline).
• Design and embed new operating models, driving change management, communications, and training.
• Influence regional and country leadership to secure sponsorship and resolve escalations.
• Identify opportunities to standardise delivery and build repeatable playbooks for future integrations.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Change enablement

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (Finance/Accounting/IT)

Master’s degree or certifications (PMP/CPA)

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Co-Pilot

Generative AI

MS Visio

MS Project

Job description

Job Title: Southeast Asia Transformation Senior Project Manager , Finance Transformation with PMO

Publicis Groupe is one of the largest advertising agency holding companies in the world as well as a global leader in the fields of marketing, communications, and digital transformation. Driven by data, cutting-edge technology, and creativity, our solutions enable brands to provide customers with tailored experiences on a large scale. We utilise the Power of One operating model to integrate and develop competencies that will create increasing business value for existing and future clients. We are present in more than 100 countries and employ in excess of 90,000 professionals.

About the Company:

Publicis Re:Sources is the backbone of Publicis Groupe. We are Publicis Groupe's Shared Services Platform. Formed in 1998, Re:Sources was created to streamline centralised functions of Publicis Groupe agencies. We have now grown to 5,000+ professionals operating 40 shared service centres (SSCs) and servicing a network of prestigious agencies across the globe. We provide technology solutions and business services including finance, accounting, information technology, global security, legal, payroll and benefits, procurement, tax, real estate, treasury and risk management to help Publicis Groupe agencies do what they do best: create and innovate for their clients.

Job Summary:

This role is a pivotal transformation leader within the Publicis Re:Sources Southeast Asia Leadership team, partnering closely with Shared Services Center (SSC) management and key business stakeholders across Southeast Asia to shape strategic analysis, drive business transformation, and accelerate SSC impact.

You will be a trusted partner to the Publicis Re:Sources Southeast Asia Managing Director/CEO, leading high-impact strategic initiatives across the region including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. Together with the Southeast Asia Managing Director/CEO, you will set direction and drive change across core SSC operations, operating model evolution, and enabling systems improvements for the SEA region.

As the regional transformation lead, you will be embedded in priority country project teams and accountable for Re:Sources oversight and delivery - spanning new agency integration, operational efficiency improvements, process reengineering, business change, and systems integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Acquisition Integration: Own end-to-end integration of newly acquired agencies into SSC operations - defining the target operating model, transition roadmap, governance, and value realisation plan.
• Transformation Portfolio Leadership: Lead the delivery of strategic transformation programmes aligned to SEA priorities, translating strategy into clear outcomes, milestones, and measurable benefits.
• Programme Governance and Delivery: Establish strong governance across workstreams (scope, risk, dependencies, budget, and timeline), ensuring disciplined execution and timely decisions.
• Operating Model and Change Enablement: Design and embed new ways of working across SSC and countries, driving adoption through structured change management, communications, and training.
• Senior Stakeholder Management: Influence and align regional and country leadership on scope, priorities, and trade-offs - securing sponsorship and resolving escalations quickly.
• Continuous Improvement and Scaling: Identify opportunities to expand SSC scope and standardise delivery, building repeatable playbooks that accelerate future integrations and transformations
• Proven project management and organizational skills
• She/he has had exposure to changing environments and has been a major contributor to them
• Solid understanding of financial operating models and SSC operations, including end-to-end process flows and key operational controls
• Strong ability to engage cross-functional teams
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders
• Knowledge of AI and automation concepts and how they can support process improvement and change adoption
• Systems: SAP, MS Office, including Co-Pilot, Generative AI, MS Visio and MS Project or other Project Management tools

Skills:

• Tools & Systems: SAP, MS Office, including Co-Pilot, Generative AI, MS Visio and MS Project or other Project Management tools
• Solid understanding of financial operating models and SSC operations, including end-to-end process flows and key operational controls
• Knowledge of AI and automation concepts and how they can support process improvement and change adoption
• Finance Transformation, leading projects, and action plans are a must.

Key Relationships:

• Facilitate cross-functional team meetings and ensure effective collaboration among team members.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing updates on project progress and any issues or risks.

Work closely with the following stakeholders:

• Southeast Asia Shared Services Managing Director
• Southeast Asia Finance Operations (e.g. Account Payables, Account Receivables etc) and other SSC functions
• Regional/country Chief Financial Officers
• Media Operations
• Global and regional IT
• Global SSC and GPOs (Global Process Owners)

Qualifications

• University graduate or Business school, in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Master’s degree or relevant certifications is a plus.
• 8 - 12 years of experience in project management, with a strong emphasis on regional exposure
• Relevant certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), or financial system-specific certifications are advantageous
• Experience in a Shared Services Center (SSC) environment or in support functions (e.g., Finance, IT) is preferred