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Publicis Groupe Finance Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis in Chicago, Illinois

Company Description

Reporting to the US Headquarters ("USHQ") Finance Director, the Finance Manager role consists of providing analytical and operational support to the tasks of the USHQ Finance team and transversal US finance workstreams. This position requires close collaboration with the USA's Finance network, the Business Intelligence (Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, and Job Management) finance support team, the FP&A US Team, and the key HQ department stakeholders. The USHQ Finance team reports directly to the CFO, Finance Operations US.

Job Description

  • Day-to-day support on tasks for the USHQ Finance Director.

  • Support the USHQ Finance Director on requests received from key HQ department stakeholders as well as from CFO, Finance Operations US.

  • Lead the preparation of USHQ rolling forecasts and annual budget ("commitment"), with guidance and support from the USHQ Finance Director.

  • Monthly review of the USHQ P&L as part of the month-end close to ensure adherence to the annual budget and latest forecast and identify action items to be completed by the USHQ finance support team.

  • Partner with the finance support team to ensure smooth completion of month-end close activities.

  • Monthly review of internal control documentation shared by the USHQ finance support team, ensuring adequate quality of documentation and adherence to internal controls.

  • Autonomously manages monthly and recurrent workflows and engages with the USHQ finance support team on various operational tasks.

  • Assist the USHQ Finance Director with reviewing and approving various requests received from key HQ department stakeholders, shared service center, USHQ finance support team, and others (e.g., expense policy exceptions, job requests, G&A funding requests, travel approvals, etc.).

  • Lead the training and development, including performance feedback, of the Publicis Global Delivery (PGD) staff assigned to support the USHQ

  • Managing a team of 2 Qualifications

  • 4years of college education (Finance, Accounting).

  • 7 years of experience in Finance or Accounting.

  • FP&A experience in a corporate setting.

  • Comprehension and working experience with general accounting concepts (e.g., debits/credits, expense recognition, balance sheet, etc.), Budgeting, and Variance Analysis.

  • Proficient in Microsoft applications specifically Excel (can perform complex functions).

  • Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) experience.

  • Open to hybrid 3x/ week schedule.

Additional Information

Our Publicis Groupe motto "Viva LaDifférence "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 encouraging 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 allow 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 hrcompliance_usms@publicis.com .

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

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