Commercial Finance Assistant

Publicis Groupe is a global leader in communication, operating in over 100 countries with 114,000 people globally. We help the world’s leading brands drive growth by combining creativity, media, data, technology and consulting. We are designed to help our clients thrive, with the capabilities, the experience and the understanding needed to help our clients unlock growth in a platform world. Through our Power of One approach, we bring together the right expertise from across our agencies to deliver joined up, end to end solutions. “Viva la Différence” sits at the heart of our culture. We value individuality, encourage different perspectives and believe our differences make us stronger. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can learn, grow and do the best work of their career.

We are hiring a Commercial Finance Assistant to join our collaborative Commercial Finance team, supporting some of the UK’s most recognised brands. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in strengthening commercial performance—bringing clarity to data, supporting decision‑making, and helping teams deliver meaningful client impact. You’ll work across multiple agencies, gaining exposure to a fast‑evolving media landscape while developing your financial and analytical skills. If you enjoy working with data, solving problems, and partnering with stakeholders, this role offers real scope to grow.

What you’ll be doing:

• Prepare quarterly client profitability reporting using financial data and support submissions into group reporting systems
• Consolidate and maintain revenue forecasts and dashboards to provide clear, timely insights to business leads
• Support month‑end reporting activities, including analysis and reconciliation of revenue data
• Manage weekly timesheet processes, including reminders, reporting, and resolving queries across agency teams
• Set up and maintain job codes, system access, and reporting structures to ensure accurate tracking of time and costs
• Produce regular utilisation and client time reports, contributing to wider commercial performance tracking
• Partner with stakeholders across agencies to respond to queries and support ad‑hoc financial and commercial analysis

Skills we’re looking for:

• Experience in a finance, commercial, or data‑focused role (or equivalent transferable experience)
• Confidence working with data, including analysing and interpreting large datasets
• Strong Excel skills and a willingness to continue developing technical capability
• Interest in finance and accounting, with openness to further professional development
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise effectively
• Proactive approach with a focus on problem‑solving and continuous improvement
• Clear communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships across teams

Benefits:

Publicis Groupe offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees. Highlights include core benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance and Private Medical cover, alongside enhanced policies like Reflection Days and Shared Parental Leave. You’ll also have access to additional initiatives.

Equal Opportunity:

Publicis Groupe is a proud equal‑opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, disability, age, citizenship, relationship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing a fair, accessible and inclusive recruitment process. If you have any access needs—for example, related to disability, neurodivergence, or a health condition—please let us know. We’ll work with you to ensure the process works for you. Sharing this information will never impact your application. Guided by our values, we listen with empathy, uplift each other, take responsibility, and embrace change—building a culture where everyone feels seen, respected and genuinely included.