Business Operations Analyst

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Saatchi in the United States is seeking a Business Operations Analyst to help the agency understand and manage its resources and scope. You will produce and analyze scope and resource data to guide projected plans, delivering accurate reporting that supports strategic decisions across clients and workstreams.

You will collaborate with operations and resource managers, translate complex analyses into clear leadership recommendations, and leverage AI-powered tools to improve forecasting and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Statistics, or another quantitative field.
• 2-4 years of experience in operations, analytics, project management, resource management, or finance; consulting/agency preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data manipulation, analysis, and automation.
• Experience presenting data insights to multiple levels of an organization.
• Experience using AI tools to accelerate analysis, reporting, or forecasting.
• Strong attention to detail and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage weekly data across all clients and resources.
• Consolidate and integrate reports from multiple sources.
• Support scope planning, deadlines, and weekly reviews with regular reporting on pacing and staffing.
• Partner with resource and operations managers to understand variances and collaborate across departments.
• Translate analyses into clear business recommendations for leadership.
• Support client-facing reports and meetings as needed.
• Leverage AI-powered tools to improve forecasting and automate reporting.
• Maintain data accuracy across resource, financial, and client systems.
• Manage deadlines and communicate issues promptly.
• Work extended hours including weekends when required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Statistics, or another quantitative discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

AI tools (Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude)

Job description

Company description

At Saatchi we believe in creating ideas that can live anywhere. And we believe that when we work as a team, nothing is impossible. We strive to bring out the best in each other and in ourselves and expect applicants to understand the value of close collaboration. We also believe that creating transformational work requires initiative, an entrepreneurial spirit and a bold commitment to achieving measurable results and business success for the Clients we service.

Overview

The Opportunity: As a Business Operations Analyst, you will play a key role in how our agency understands and manages its resources and scope. You will be responsible for reporting on and analyzing scope and resource data to guide projected resource plans - work that directly informs strategic decisions across the agency. Success in this role is defined by your ability to deliver accurate, timely reporting and analysis while maintaining the consistency and integrity of data across all clients and workstreams.

Who you are

Who you are: The ideal candidate is passionate about working with data and energized by uncovering patterns others might miss. You bring an analytical mindset, a sharp eye for detail, and the curiosity to ask better questions. You communicate clearly across all levels of an organization and take initiative in spotting inefficiencies and proposing smarter ways of working. You thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment and hold yourself to a high standard of precision and accountability.

Responsibilities

Roles and Responsibilities include:

• Manage weekly data across all clients and resources.
• Consolidate and integrate reports across multiple sources.
• Support scope planning, client deadlines, and weekly internal reviews by preparing and communicating regular reporting on project pacing and staffing.
• Partner with resource and operations managers to understand variances in projects and staffing, and collaborate with resources across all levels and departments.
• Translate complex analyses into clear business recommendations for leadership stakeholders.
• Gain exposure to, and provide support for, client-facing reports and meetings.
• Leverage AI-powered tools to improve forecasting, surface insights on seasonality, and automate manual reporting.
• Promote responsible and effective use of AI while ensuring appropriate financial oversight and business judgment.
• Maintain data accuracy and consistency across resource, financial, and client systems.
• Manage deadlines and communicate issues, concerns, and questions in a timely manner.
• Work extended hours, including weekends, as required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Statistics, or another quantitative discipline.
• 2-4 years of experience in an operations, analytics, project management, resource management, or finance role. Consulting or agency background preferred.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel for data manipulation, analysis, charting, and automation.
• Demonstrated ability to aggregate, clean, and parse large datasets.
• Experience presenting data insights across multiple levels of an organization.
• Experience using AI tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude) to accelerate analysis, reporting, or forecasting.
• Experience in process management and improvement.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Proven problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Additional information

Our Publicis Groupe motto "Viva La Différence" means we're better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as 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.

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Compensation Range: USD $50,065.00 - USD $70,784.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 9/7/2026.