FP&A Analyst: Strategic Forecasting & Insights (Hybrid)

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Publicis Groupe in Chicago is seeking a Finance/Accounting professional to support forecasting, budgeting, and management reporting. The role focuses on analyzing financial results, ensuring data accuracy in HFM and Anaplan, and delivering regular reports for strategic planning across the Finance organization.

The ideal candidate has a Finance or Accounting degree, internship experience or 1+ year of work experience, and strong Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, PivotTables).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting is required or equivalent.
• Chicago office 4x/week hybrid schedule.
• Relevant internship experience and/or 1+ year of work experience considered.
• Strong technical skills, especially Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, PivotTables).
• Effective communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting and budgeting support for business unit Finance Directors.
• Analyze monthly and annual financial results with variance commentary.
• Ensure accuracy of information in Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and Anaplan.
• Develop expertise in financial software to update data and distribute reports.
• Share information to support strategic planning across Finance and other departments.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Excel Proficiency

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

VLOOKUPs

PivotTables

Job description

Publicis Groupe in Chicago is seeking a Finance/Accounting professional to support forecasting, budgeting, and management reporting. The role focuses on analyzing financial results, ensuring data accuracy in HFM and Anaplan, and delivering regular reports for strategic planning across the Finance organization.

The ideal candidate has a Finance or Accounting degree, internship experience or 1+ year of work experience, and strong Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, PivotTables).