Publicis Groupe

Runs advertising and digital transformation services

Commercial Finance Manager

Corporate Finance & FP&APosted on Nov 5

Full-timeKuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

About the Job

Requirements

Around 5 years of experience in a media agency.
A degree qualification in Accounting or Finance.
Extensive reporting experience.
Knowledge of a media agency management system.
Experience with SAP.
Experience with Hyperion (HFM).
Experience with Spectra Accounting Software.
Experience with Microsoft Excel (SmartView).
Experience with Power BI.
Client focus.
Meticulousness.
Business-mindedness.
Teamwork.
Good planning and organizational skills.
Problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Lead budgeting and forecasting.
Work closely with the client servicing team to track the accuracy of revenue budgets, reforecasts, and monthly revenue reports.
Perform monthly closing and revenue recognition.
Check revenue recognition compliance with Groupe policies.
Submit monthly revenue reports and conduct variance analysis.
Facilitate and report weekly work-in-progress meetings with all client leads.
Work with the general ledger and reporting team on monthly closing, reforecasts, and budgets.
Manage the accounts payable and billing team.
Resolve anomalies.
Ensure billing and remuneration comply with client contracts.
Assist with client, internal, and external audits.
Analyze variances in client profitability and billing reports.

Responsibilities

Lead budgeting, forecasting
Work closely with the client servicing team, tracking the accuracy of revenue budgets, re-forecast and monthly revenue report
Monthly closing and revenue recognition
Check revenue recognition compliance with Groupe policies
Submission of monthly revenue reports, variance analysis
Facilitate and report weekly WIP meetings with all the client leads
Work with GL and Reporting team for monthly closing, Reforecasts and budgets
Manage AP and Billing Team
Resolve anomalies
Ensure billing and remuneration are in compliance with Client Contracts
Assist with client, internal and external audits
Analyze variances in Client Profitability and Billings reports

Qualifications

Personal Attributes

Client Focus
Meticulous
Business Mindedness
Soft Skills
Teamwork
Good planning & organizational skills
Problem solving

Knowledge and Experience

Around 5 years’ experience in a Media Agency
Degree qualification in Account/Finance
Extensive reporting experience
Media Agency Management system
SAP
Hyperion (HFM)
Spectra Accounting Software
MS Excel (SmartView)
Power BI

Additional Information

Our employee benefits package comprises the following:

👉 Generous leave entitlements, including birthday leave, rest day and family care leave.
👉 Office closure for World Mental Health Day 10th October.
👉 Additional Company closure for all 4 major festive Celebrations
👉 Cashless comprehensive medical coverage, including access to a panel clinic, dental and optical care.
👉 Life and personal accident insurance and group hospitalization and surgery.
👉 A hybrid working schedule and with Friday disconnects.
👉 Rest Relax & Recharge - office closure last week of December every year.
👉 Phone Allowance

About the Company

Publicis Groupe

Runs advertising and digital transformation services

Publicis Groupe runs advertising, media buying and digital transformation services for companies that want to reach consumers, coordinate campaigns and improve their business systems. Its agency network includes creative and media specialists, while Publicis Sapient builds and modernizes the technology behind clients' operations. Epsilon adds customer data and marketing technology that connect brands with audiences and measure campaign results. Clients pay for consulting, campaign creation and execution, with production and media costs billed through alongside the group's service work. Founded in 1926, Publicis Groupe is headquartered in Paris, France.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Paris, France
Founded: 1926

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