Ps|finance manager

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.OverviewAs a member of the global Finance team, you will provide expert & collaborative financial partnership to our business leaders through accurate reporting, reliable analysis and actionable insight to support decision making for sustainable and profitable growth. You will work closely with the Market Leadership Team (MLT) to support the management of the operations in their geographical market, in concert with our Global/Regional Industry and Capability leaders and supported by regional teams across Financial Planning & Analysis (FPA), Controllership and Client Finance. The Finance Manager reports to both their Market Lead and the Regional CFO in a matrix environment. The individual must be able to set appropriate priorities, manage a team for maximum efficiency and effectiveness, communicate well with senior management, peers, clients and business partners, and have a high level of computer aptitude and business sense.ResponsibilitiesYour Impact:Financial Planning & Analysis - Anticipate opportunities/risks and initiate actions to achieve financial objectivesPrepare the annual financial plan, taking into account business initiatives, investments, analysis of prior period trends and overall financial objectivesAnalyze actual performance against key benchmarks and highlight any areas requiring action to the MLT as well as the regional FPA teamPrepare rolling forecasts as needed to maintain visibility on full year financial expectationsProvide MLT with information regarding financial and operational performance of individual business segments against internal KPIsFinancial Operations - Work with delivery and operations team to maximize profitability and optimize operational performance for the geographical marketProvide accurate, timely and meaningful information and financial counsel to MLT and other key stakeholders to assess financial risk/benefit of operational initiatives and actionsProvide "what if" analysis to MLT, with corresponding financial impactSupport pricing negotiations, preparation of client SOWs, profitability analysis and reporting, contract maintenance and client-required reporting and reconciliationWork with business leads and Commercial Strategy Team on the commercial portion of new business pitches including RFP responses, pitch budget management and price modelingProvide operational analysis to management (e.g., client profitability, capacity management)Ensure financial operations across locations/segments deliver incremental value and/or financial efficienciesLiaise with Shared Service Center for key operational areas (e.g., Real Estate, Supplier Procurement, Legal, Treasury)Assess and prepare requests for financial operation activities requiring approval (e.g., capex, consultancy arrangements, real estate)Ensure financial systems are properly set up and optimally utilizedFinancial Reporting/ControllershipSupport regional Financial Reporting and Controllership to ensure monthly reporting is accurate, complete and timelyReview transactional accounting performed by Shared Service CenterSupport analysis of subjective areas of financial reporting, particularly revenue recognition and provisions for risks & chargesEnsure all financial reporting complies with Publicis Groupe Corporate Policies and Procedures (Janus)Ensure performance of, and compliance with, Financial Monitoring ControlsPerform monthly analysis and submit reports to global/regional teamsPartner with Publicis Groupe finance teams to manage cash flow recovery and generationPartner with Publicis Groupe Treasury to mitigate foreign exchange exposureSupport local regulatory compliance effortsQualificationsYour Skills & Experience:5+ years experience managing an accounting/finance departmentSpeak fluent EnglishStrong Excel competencyStrong interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to work autonomouslyHighly organised and able to work according to fixed calendar cyclesEducationBachelor's degree required; accounting qualification preferredSet Yourself Apart WithWorking knowledge of technology platforms and business modelsStrong presentation/Power Point competency and communication skillsExperience with Enterprise Reporting Planning software (SAP, Hyperion, etc)Experience in Technology Consulting or other service sectorExperience working at one of the top five global marketing & communications holding company networks