Apply on Employer Site

Publicis Groupe · 18 hours ago

Analyst, Client Finance

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$50K/yr - $74K/yr

1+ years exp

Publicis Groupe is a global leader in communication, focused on marketing transformation and digital business transformation. They are seeking a Client Reporting Financial Analyst to oversee financial aspects related to clients and work closely with Finance Directors and Client Finance Leads.

AdvertisingMarketingPublic Relations

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

Qualification

Client Finance experienceMicrosoft ExcelERP systems knowledgeMacrosVBABachelor’s Degree in AccountingFinancePrioritize tasksCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsWork independently

Required

Resilient problem solver - Has the foresight to recognize problems with postings/data, can resolve 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

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Advanced in Microsoft Excel to streamline and make reports more efficient using functions and formulas, (Vlookups, If, SumIf, Pivot Tables, charts/graphs, etc.)

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

Knowledge in ERP systems, specifically SAP or similar