Analyst, Media Business Operations

Publicis Groupe ANZ; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,065 - 70,784; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible time off

Job summary

Publicis Groupe ANZ in Boston is looking for a Media Business Operations Analyst to collaborate with finance and media teams. The role involves managing invoice reconciliation, tracking financial data, and ensuring operational excellence across various projects.

The ideal candidate will have a four-year degree, effective time management skills, and proficiency in MS Office. The position offers a competitive salary with a range of $50,065 to $70,784 annually along with a robust benefits program.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in media operations or finance.
• Creative agency experience desired.
• Familiarity with AI tools for ideation and content generation.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly requests for invoices with partners.
• Complete invoice reconciliation upon media delivery verification.
• Provide ad hoc spend reporting and media billing support.

Skills

Effective time management skills

Proficiency in MS Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Detail oriented

Strong interpersonal skills

Innovative problem solver

Education

Four‑year degree

Tools

Media buying tool

Job description

Overview

As a Media Business Operations Analyst, you will play a central role in collaborating with Media, Accounts Payable and Client Finance teams on a daily basis. Areas of focus will include partnering with Media on monthly reconciliation efforts, tracking invoice reconciliation, reviewing financial data for irregularities on a regular ongoing basis, confirming proper storage of key financial documents, and striving for operational excellence. The Analyst will provide regular feedback to the Media Business Operations Manager and internal teams on reconciliation progress.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly requests for invoices with partners
• Complete invoice reconciliation upon media delivery verification
• Perform invoice discrepancy resolution in a timely fashion
• Manage pending invoice list for your account(s) weekly and report progress to manager
• Prepare and submit all new partner setup and bill/pay needs
• Provide ad hoc spend reporting, media billing and project support as applicable
• Impart daily support to media, finance, accounts payable, and partners
• Conduct weekly analysis to ensure media campaigns within client authorized budgets, ensure Insertion Order acceptance
• Participate and organize bi-weekly meetings to discuss key financial KPIs and discrepancy resolution needs
• Execute monthly media delivery process to verify delivery adheres to contracted deliverables and client expectations
• Reconcile monthly campaign delivery in line with client mandated reconciliation and payment deadlines
• Support media teams in monthly client billing approvals to identify areas of review to promote accuracy
• Fulfill campaign audits by validating financial documentation and proper storage
• Become proficient with media buying tool, campaign financial life cycle, procurement system, buying best practices and audit procedures to achieve overall operational efficiency

Qualifications

• Four‑year degree
• 1-2 years’ experience
• Creative agency experience desired
• Effective time management skills
• Proficiency in MS Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Comfortable with technology and computers
• Ability to multi‑task and show initiative
• Proficient in managing numbers
• Team player
• Strong leadership qualities
• Detail oriented
• Highly organized
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Self‑motivated
• Innovative problem solver
• Fiscally responsible
• Familiarity with prompt‑based interaction and commonly used generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Google Gemini, DALL·E, Midjourney) is a plus, especially for tasks like ideation, research, or content generation

Additional Information

Publicis Groupe promotes inclusive and equitable experiences for all talent. Publicis Groupe provides a robust benefits program that includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), parental and family care leave, family‑forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off. If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [e-mail].

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

Compensation Range: USD $50,065.00 - USD $70,784.00 annually. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible for the freelancer/temporary employee medical plan and 401(k) plan upon meeting eligibility criteria.