Finance Automation & Data Intern

Company description

Publicis Groupe is not just a company you work for; it’s a platform for you to take your talent to the world.

If you want to help change the world, ideas alone are not enough. Real impact can only come from having meaningful access to a world of knowledge, people and resources. At Publicis Groupe, you are connected to our global network, intelligence, tools, clients, brands and 80,000 brilliant minds with expertise in data, technology, media, strategy, creativity and business transformation, all literally at your fingertips.

Go ahead, the world is waiting.

Publicis Groupe is the largest communications group in the world. Founded in Paris in 1926, we are present in more than 100 countries as leaders in marketing, communication, and digital business transformation. Two of its biggest solution hubs in Singapore - Publicis Communications and Publicis Media & Digital.

Publicis Communications, the creative communications hub of the Publicis Groupe, is a collective of the most passionate, purposeful, and progressive creative agencies in Singapore. They are Publicis Worldwide, Leo Burnett, Saatchi & Saatchi, Prodigious, and MSL.

Publicis Media & Digital, which is comprised of global media agency brands Starcom, Zenith, Spark Foundry, and Performics, is powered by digital-first, data-driven global practices that together, help our clients navigate the modern media landscape.

Our two other solution hubs, Publicis Sapient and Publicis Commerce, empower businesses to embrace digital transformation and equip them with a total commerce experience.

Overview

We are looking for a proactive and tech savvy Finance Automation & Data Intern to support our Finance team in streamlining processes, improving reporting efficiency, and leveraging modern tools to enhance productivity. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, automation, AI technologies, and problem solving while gaining exposure to corporate finance operations.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting activities.
• Assist in analysing financial data and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Develop and maintain automated reports, trackers, and workflows using Excel, Python, SQL, or other data tools.
• Explore the use of Microsoft Copilot and AI tools to streamline reporting, data validation, reconciliations, and documentation.
• Assist with data extraction, cleansing, and analysis from multiple finance systems and databases.
• Support process improvement initiatives, including automation of repetitive manual tasks.
• Assist with financial reconciliations, forecasting exercises, budgeting support, and ad hoc finance projects.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and IT stakeholders on system enhancements and process optimisation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Diploma or Degree in Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Information Systems, or related disciplines.
• Strong interest in finance, data analytics, process improvement, and emerging technologies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, and data analysis functions.
• Familiarity with Python, SQL, Power BI, or similar analytical tools is advantageous.
• Interest or experience in Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI tools, or automation platforms is a plus.
• Detail oriented, analytical, and eager to learn.

Additional information

• Exposure to real world finance operations and reporting processes.
• Hands on experience in finance automation and AI adoption initiatives.
• Opportunities to work on meaningful process improvement projects.
• Mentorship from finance and business professionals.