Company descriptionPublicis 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.
OverviewSenior Finance AnalystWe're looking for a Senior Finance Analyst to join our Finance team at Publicis Groupe.
Working closely with the Senior Commercial Finance Manager, you'll support revenue forecasting, month-end reporting and commercial analysis across our agencies and clients.
This is a hands-on finance role with exposure to forecasting, revenue recognition, profitability and financial controls, alongside the opportunity to partner with stakeholders across the wider business.
Key responsibilitiesSupport monthly revenue forecasting and reportingPrepare and maintain month-end files, reconciliations and supporting schedulesPrepare journals and maintain accrual and deferral schedulesAnalyse actual performance against budget and forecastConsolidate forecasts and provide commentary on key movements and variancesProduce agency month-end and forecast packsSupport revenue recognition and ensure appropriate financial controls are maintainedWork with client teams to improve the accuracy and quality of forecastsProvide commercial analysis and insight to support decision-makingInvestigate reporting or system issues and ensure financial data is accurateSupport improvements to finance processes, reporting and automationWhat we're looking forPart-qualified, finalist or newly qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA, or equivalentExperience within commercial finance, FP&A, management accounting or business partneringStrong understanding of forecasting, revenue recognition and month-end reportingExperience producing variance and profitability analysisStrong Excel and financial modelling skillsExperience with systems such as SAP, HFM, MediaOcean or Power BI would be advantageousExcellent attention to detail and strong analytical skillsConfident communicating financial information to finance and non-finance stakeholdersProactive, commercially minded and comfortable working in a fast-paced environmentAbout Publicis GroupePublicis Groupe is one of the world's largest communications groups, bringing together creativity, media, data and technology.
In the UK, our network includes agencies such as Saatchi & Saatchi, BBH, Leo Burnett, Digitas, Zenith, Starcom and Spark Foundry, providing the opportunity to work within a large and diverse business with exposure across multiple agencies and clients.
At Publicis Groupe, we're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive.#LI-JO1Additional informationPublicis Groupe offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees. Full details are shared when you join, but 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 a range of additional initiatives, including:ð Please check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG's (Employee Action Groups).Publicis Groupe works primarily from the office or our clients' office four days per week.
At Publicis Groupe, we are proud to be an 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.
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