Financial Analyst

Publicis Groupe Job OpportunityPublicis Groupe is a global leader in communication and is positioned at every step of the value chain, from consulting to execution, combining marketing transformation and digital business transformation. Through a unified and fluid organization, Publicis Groupe partners with its clients across communication, media, data and technology to ensure access to the full breadth of capabilities in every market. Present in over 100 countries, Publicis Groupe employs around 103,000 professionals.Since 2014 with the acquisition of Sapient, Publicis Groupe has undergone a profound transformation by scaling a new model connecting data, creativity, and technology. The Groupe has continued this journey with the 2019 acquisition of Epsilon to further scale the data-led offering and provide true momentum to our client's own transformation.This model, with a country-led approach, is called the "Power of One" and gathers all the capabilities of the Groupe under one roof, putting clients at the core of the organization.ResponsibilitiesForecasting and BudgetingSupport business unit Finance Directors in creating regular financial forecasts in line with Publicis Groupe scheduleAnalyze monthly and annual financial results, providing commentary on variances to forecastEnsure accuracy of information in Groupe financial software (Hyperion Financial Mgmt – HFM & Anaplan)Develop expertise in financial software to regularly update data and distribute financial reportsShare information to support strategic planning across Finance and other departmentsGeneral & Administrative (G&A) CostsProvides monthly reporting of G&A costs to budget holders across different departments.Works across agency to get costs coded to proper account and budget.Analyze actual costs to budget and understand variances and key drivers.Management ReportingSupports Finance and Executive leadership by compiling and analyzing data to create business insightsAssists with presentations (charts, graphs, etc) of financial information to agency leadershipCreates reports to highlight trends and evaluate business performance against expectations and historical dataAd hoc AnalysisSupports agency leadership by providing data and analysis to solve business problems.Extract and summarize data from Groupe financial software to assist leadership teamQualificationsBachelor's degree in Finance or AccountingChicago office 4x/wk hybrid scheduleRelevant internship experience and/or 1+ years of work experience consideredStrong technical skills, especially Microsoft Excel (Vlookups, Pivot Tables, etc.)Effective communication skillsExcellent organizational, analytical and problem solving skillsComfortable digging through large volumes of reporting for key operational findingsAbility to maintain and grow positive stakeholder relationshipsAbility to collaborate and work in a team environmentAdditional InformationOur Publicis Groupe motto "Viva La Différence" 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 View email address on click.appcast.io your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Compensation Range: USD $50,065.00 - USD $66,360.00/NA. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 9/24/2026.