Senior Analyst

Job Description What you’ll do: As a Media Business Operations Senior Analyst, you will be responsible for day‑to‑day support and project management of Media Business Operations initiatives for specific client(s). The role collaborates with Media, Media Business Operations, Accounts Payable, and Client Finance teams. You will manage the PGD team, act as the first source of escalation for analysts, delegate work and prioritize tasks, support monthly reconciliation and media buying tools, analyze financial data, ensure proper storage of documents, and drive operational excellence. Responsibilities Manage monthly requests for invoices with partners Complete invoice reconciliation upon media delivery verification Perform invoice discrepancy resolution in a timely fashion Provide ad hoc spend reporting, media billing and project support as applicable Impart daily support to media, finance, accounts payable, and partners Conduct weekly analysis to ensure media campaigns within client authorized budgets and ensure Insertion Order acceptance Execute monthly media delivery process to verify delivery adheres to contracted deliverables and client expectations Reconcile monthly campaign delivery in line with client mandated reconciliation and payment deadlines Support media teams in monthly client billing approvals to identify areas of review to promote accuracy Mentor, motivate and serve as escalation point for Media Business Operations Analysts Lead bi‑weekly meetings to discuss key financial KPI’s and discrepancy resolution needs Responsible for final reconciliation of media campaigns – quality control work of Analysts and PGD team Promote adherence to internal audit controls and maintenance of audit documentation amongst Analysts and internal teams Identify recurrent issues and alert Media Business Operations Manager with potential solutions Develop documentation and train new hires and teammates on media buying tools and financial processes Enhance existing processes for marketplace changes and efficiency gains Qualifications Four‑year degree 3–4 years of experience preferred Agency experience desired Effective time management skills Proficiency in MS office suite (MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint) Comfortable with technology and computers Ability to multi‑task and show initiative Proficient in managing numbers Ability to delegate and prioritize efficiently Team player Strong leadership qualities Detail oriented Highly organized Strong interpersonal skills Self‑motivator Innovative problem solver Fiscally responsible Candidate must be open to travel as needed Familiarity with prompt‑based interaction and commonly used generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Google Gemini, DALL.E, Midjourney) is a plus, especially for tasks like ideation, research, or content generation. Benefits 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, 401(k), parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off. Compensation USD $60,800.00 – USD $93,600.00 annually. EEO Statement All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr