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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

Job Title: Client Reporting Financial Analyst

This is a hybrid role with 3 days a week in-office in New York City.

The Client Reporting Financial Analyst reports directly to the Client Reporting Finance Manager. This position will partner with the Finance Directors and Client Finance Leads within the Brands of Publicis Communications North America to oversee all financial aspects related to a given client or group of clients

Responsibilities

• Work with client finance lead to create accurate revenue forecasts for annual and rolling budgets

• Reconcile Revenue within the general ledger and explain variances in results vs forecasts

• Responsible for mid-month revenue estimates (flash) in order to see where the client(s) is tracking for month end and flagging when there is a significant variance

• Create accurate Burn Reports to compare actual hours vs budget and escalate to Client Finance Lead/Finance Director in order to adjust staffing plans or scope

• Assist in pulling revenue reports and calculation of revenue based on time & materials, percent of completion, etc.

• Reconcile time reports for missing time and errors in coding

• Assist with client profitability reports and metrics

• Ensure job setup is properly completed to reduce system issues

• Prepare and review of unbillable client costs

• Assist with preparation of managerial reports to account and executive teams

• Assist with external and internal audits

Required Skills:

• Resilient problem solver - Has the foresight to recognize problems with postings/data, can resolves issues efficiently, and knows when to seek guidance from others

• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a changing and fast paced work environment

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent organizational skills and able to work according to fixed calendar cycles

• Ability to work independently is a must, as well as in team environment

• Dedicated to meeting others’ expectations and requirements

• Ability to manage large data with use of Macros and VBA is an advantage

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of Client Finance experience preferably within Advertising, Marketing and Communications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

• Advanced in Microsoft Excel to streamline and make reports more efficient using functions and formulas, i.e. vlookups, if, sumif, pivot tables, charts/graphs, etc.

• Knowledge in ERP systems, specifically SAP or similar

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 [email protected] . All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range: $53,200 - $67,200. 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. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility 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 August 26th, 2025.