Job Description

Financial business partner to Publicis New York client teams reporting to Regional Director of FP&A and Client Reporting.  Responsible for client related finance matters including Revenue Recognition, client deliverable tracking, staff utilization tracking and client profitability analysis and reporting.

CLIENT REPORTING

• Develop fee pricing proposals for portfolio of clients in partnership with Client Lead team (annual retainer and incremental projects)
• Prepare and review reports to ensure they meet reporting requirements per client/Agency agreement.
• Assist in developing financial and billing terms for client contracts. Review contracts in conjunction with Client Finance & Agency Finance Director.
• Calculate Revenue Recognition during month end close, ensuring that it is being compiled based on contractual terms with the client. While additionally ensuring all revenue is recorded in compliance with revenue recognition guidelines, and managing PE for audit backup

 CLIENT PROFITABILITY

• Partner with FP&A team to prepare client profitability reporting on a monthly basis
• Work closely with Client Finance Director and client teams to analyze issues and identify opportunities for improvement
• Partner with client teams to implement profitability improvement strategies

CLIENT FORECASTS

• Partner with Agency Finance Team and Client Account Team to develop annual client plan as well as plans for rolling forecasts
• Assist Associate Director/Director in the development of revenue targets for assigned clients
• Prepare and review monthly rolling forecasts and ensure forecasts are submitted in accordance with calendar and Groupe requirements in coordination with the Client Finance Director

OTHER

• Manage and track intercompany fee arrangements, assist in developing intercompany agreements and issue related purchase orders
• Partner with client teams on consistent process implementation across all aspects of client related finance matters
• Oversee Trade Working Capital for their clients ensuring that management is aware of any issues that may put the agency cashflow at risk

Qualifications

• Approx 5 years’ work experience in work related experience in Corporate Finance, FP&A, and Audit.
• Fast learner and establish priorities, to maximize efficiency and collaborate with management to meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage the work remotely as needed.
• Ability to navigate in a fast-paced environment and attention to details.
• Excellent organizational and problem solving skills.
• Good sense of urgency and ownership.
• Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Hyperion
• SAP
• Anaplan
• Excel (Advanced)
• Proficient in Power Point PPT
• Excellent system, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good sense of urgency and ownership.
• Excel proficiency (Macros is a plus)
• Proficient in Power Point PPT
• SalesForce is a plus

Additional Information

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• 5+ years of work experience considered
• Strong technical skills, especially Microsoft Excel (Vlookups, Pivot Tables, etc.)
• Remote candidates considered with preference for local New York area candidates
• Effective communication skills
• Experience presenting financial information to non-financial teams
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment 
• Excellent organizational, analytical and problem solving skills
• Comfortable digging through large volumes of reporting for key operational findings
• Ability to maintain and grow positive client relationships
• Self-motivation to work independently 
• Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.