Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

Publicis Groupe; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Publicis Groupe in New York seeks a Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting within the BI organization. You will partner with senior leaders, build financial models, and drive performance improvements across departments.

The role requires 5+ years in FP&A or related roles, strong Excel skills, and experience with planning systems such as Hyperion, SAP, Anaplan, or Pigment. Collaboration and mentoring of junior staff are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 5+ years of FP&A, corporate finance, financial analysis, or related role.
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with financial reporting/planning systems.
• Experience with Hyperion, SAP, Anaplan, or Pigment preferred.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with ability to explain financial results to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and collaborate across departments.
• High attention to detail and ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasts with business stakeholders.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports, budget-to-actuals, and KPIs.
• Partner with leaders to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
• Develop and maintain financial models for planning, scenario analysis, and initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve revenue, manage costs, and enhance profitability.
• Prepare presentations and summaries for senior management with recommendations.
• Improve planning, reporting, and forecasting processes for accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Accounting and other departments to ensure data integrity.
• Oversee and optimize financial systems and tools for data flow and reliability.
• Manage and develop junior staff and ensure timely, accurate reporting.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Financial modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Hyperion

SAP

Anaplan

Pigment

Job description

Company description

Publicis Groupe is a global leader in communication and is positioned at every step of the value chain, from consulting to execution, combining marketing transformation and digital business transformation. Through a unified and fluid organization, Publicis Groupe partners with its clients across communication, media, data and technology to ensure access to the full breadth of capabilities in every market. Present in over 100 countries, Publicis Groupe employs around 103,000 professionals.

Overview

The Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is part of the BI organization supporting the Associate Director of FP&A for Publicis Digital Experience (PDX). This role partners with department leaders and senior management to provide financial insights, analyze business performance, and support strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing financial forecasts, working closely with business stakeholders to develop financial plans.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports, budget-to-actual results, and key performance indicators (KPIs), highlighting trends, variances, and risks.
• Business Partnering: Partner with operational and functional leaders to provide financial insights, evaluate business performance, and support decision-making.
• Financial Modeling: Develop and maintain financial models to support business planning, scenario analysis, and strategic initiatives.
• Performance Management: Identify opportunities to improve revenue, manage costs, increase profitability, and enhance overall financial performance.
• Management Reporting: Prepare presentations and financial summaries for senior management, communicating key findings and recommendations.
• Process Improvement: Improve financial planning, reporting, and forecasting processes to increase accuracy, efficiency, and consistency.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Accounting and other departments to ensure financial data is accurate, consistent, and aligned with business objectives.
• Financial Systems & Integration: Oversee and support the implementation, integration, and ongoing optimization of financial systems and tools, ensuring accurate data flow, system reliability, and streamlined financial planning, reporting, and analysis processes across the organization.
• Team Management & Development: Manage and develop junior staff, providing guidance, setting priorities, reviewing analytical work, and ensuring the timely delivery of accurate financial reporting, forecasts, and analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, financial analysis, or a related role.
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with financial reporting or planning systems.
• Experience with Hyperion, SAP, Anaplan, or Pigment preferred.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain financial results to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively across departments.
• High attention to detail and the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.

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.

Compensation Range: USD $75,050.00 - USD $120,159.00/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. 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 12/8/2026.