Financial Business Partner

5 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Publicis Groupe Full time

Job Description:

As a Financial Business Partner at Publicis Groupe, you will play a critical role in driving financial reporting and analysis for client-related finance matters. This includes revenue recognition, client deliverable tracking, staff utilization tracking, and client profitability analysis and reporting.

You will leverage data and analytical skills to inform management of business trajectory, enabling informed business decisions. Your expertise will be essential in developing financial and billing terms for client contracts, reviewing reports to ensure compliance with client/agency agreements, and managing intercompany fee arrangements.

Additionally, you will partner with the FP&A team to prepare client profitability reporting, work closely with client finance directors and teams to analyze issues and identify opportunities for improvement, and implement profitability improvement strategies.

Responsibilities:

  • Client Reporting: Prepare and review reports to ensure compliance with client/agency agreements.
  • Client Profitability: Partner with FP&A team to prepare client profitability reporting, work closely with client finance directors and teams to analyze issues and identify opportunities for improvement, and implement profitability improvement strategies.
  • Client Forecasts: Partner with agency finance team and client account team to develop annual client plan and rolling forecasts.
  • Other: Manage and track intercompany fee arrangements, assist in developing intercompany agreements, and issue related purchase orders.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
  • 3-5+ years of work experience in a similar role.
  • Strong technical skills, especially Microsoft Excel (Vlookups, Pivot Tables, etc.).
  • Experience in SAP and Salesforce.
  • Proficiency in Python, SQL, PowerBI, and financial reporting tools.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Experience presenting financial information to non-financial teams.

About Publicis Groupe:

Publicis Groupe is a global communications group that offers a transversal, unified, and fluid model to its major clients. We are committed to fostering belonging and creating equitable and inclusive experiences for all talent. If you are passionate about finance and client relationships, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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