Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Job Description The Manager will be part of the FP&A Business Intelligence (BI) team, which supports the FP&A Associate Director of PDX, Publicis’ production capability. In this role, the Manager will be in constant contact with the PDX CFO & FP&A Associate Director, the US FP&A team and Finance Directors within the agencies of PDX. The Manager will report to one of the Associate Directors, FP&A. Responsibilities Support day‑to‑day tasks for the PDX CFO and the FP&A Associate Director. Autonomously manage monthly and recurrent FP&A deliverables and oversee task workload in coordination with the FP&A Associate Director. Provide monthly financial reporting highlighting risks and opportunities, with timely and precise analysis. Lead recurrent tasks in support of the team in terms of reporting, ensuring lean processes and proactive actions for adjustments in coordination with the FP&A Director. Support monthly financial reporting including P&L and TWC (overdue, receivables, WIP) for actuals, forecasts, budgets, revenue reporting and agencies profitability. Coordinate with the FP&A Director on cost analysis, HFM organizational structure, and maintain positive relationships with agency finance leads. Analyze budget vs. actual costs to ensure PDX profitability targets are met. Analyze Business Development data through Salesforce, including pitches and prospecting financial information, to ensure consistency in forecasting and budgeting. Collect, consolidate, and analyze recurrent requests on the PDX Perimeter. Collaborate with Group Corporate Finance and support the FP&A Director on special and transversal projects as needed. Drive reporting accuracy and provide consultative support to planning initiatives through financial and management information analysis, reports, and recommendations. Conduct variance analysis of Actuals vs. budgeting, forecasting for all P&L line items, and Headcount. Indicate tasks and processes the PDX FP&A Manager will be involved in: actuals/rolling forecasts/commitment, top clients analysis and reporting, organic growth calculation, regional bonus pool tracking, trade working capital, Capex forms/lease forms, Salesforce data reporting and analysis, tracking of new business pitch costs by month, business review presentations (PPT, consolidation, and analysis), forecast presentations (PPT, consolidation, and analysis), support and coordination of business transfers and comparable restatements. Qualifications Approx. 5 years of work experience in Corporate Finance, FP&A, and Audit. Fast learner who establishes priorities to maximize efficiency and collaborates with management to meet deadlines. Ability to establish positive collaboration with the PDX Finance Directors and US FP&A teams. Ability to manage work remotely as needed. Ability to navigate a fast‑paced environment with attention to detail. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Excellent organizational and problem‑solving skills. Must work independently as well as in a team environment. Excellent system, interpersonal, and communication skills. Good sense of urgency and ownership. Excel proficiency (Macros a plus). HFM (Hyperion), Smartview, or Essbase experience is required. Proficient in PowerPoint (PPT). Salesforce experience is a plus. Additional Information Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent. Benefits include medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off. Compensation Range: $75,050 – $120,159 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Compensation will be determined based on the applicant’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Veterans encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr UNAVAILABLE