Analyst, Client Finance at Starcom Mediavest Group Germany Gmbh
JOB DESCRIPTION
Financial Business Partner
Financial business partner to client teams and other US agencies reporting to the Client Finance Manager. Responsible for client related finance matters including client reporting, client deliverable tracking, staff utilization and client profitability analysis and Ad Hoc reporting.
Responsibilities
Client Reporting
- Partners with Client Finance Manager to create reports by Client covering key financial metrics.
- Works closely with client teams to ensure consistent process supports reporting needs including staff utilization
- Prepares weekly or monthly client reporting based from SAP financial data
- Partners with billing, production and client teams to ensure client report accuracy
- Works to resolve client reporting related questions and requests
- Assist in Internal and External Audits
- Collaborate with other team members within finance and/or Client teams to provide support for Ad Hoc projects as assigned
Client Profitability
- Prepares client profitability reporting on a monthly basis
- Works closely with Client Finance Manager and client teams to analyze issues and identify opportunities for improvement
- Partners with client teams to implement profitability improvement strategies
Client Forecasts
- Works closely with Client Finance Manager to prepare client profitability forecasts
- Submits client profitability forecasts in HFM in accordance with Publicis Groupe deadlines
Contract Management
- Ensures Agency is in compliance with current contractual guidelines
Other
- Partners with client teams on consistent process implementation across all aspects of client related finance matters
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or similar field.
Relevant internship experience and/or 1+ years of work experience considered
Strong technical skills, especially Microsoft Excel (Vlookups, Pivot Tables, etc.)
Commutable to the downtown Chicago office
Effective communication skills
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
Additional Information
Our Publicis Groupe motto "Viva La Diffrence" 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: USD $50,065.00 - USD $66,360.00/Annually.