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Full-Time

Manager – Financial Reporting

Posted on 9/4/2024

Publicis Groupe

Publicis Groupe

10,001+ employees

Consulting

Senior

Wakefield, MA, USA

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Investment Banking
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
SAP Products
Financial analysis
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • BA required in BA in Accounting or Finance
  • 5-7 years’ experience with significant rigorous financial analysis including valuation, mergers and acquisition support, and global standard financial analysis
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Financial systems experience: Hyperion Planning & Essbase; PowerPoint; SAP G/L
  • Experience working with translation of large data sets into actionable financial and operational models
Responsibilities
  • Produce and manage financial materials associated with global financial budgets and projections.
  • Support negotiation and closure of significant Epsilon mergers, acquisitions, and intercompany agreements.
  • Coordinate with Epsilon functional teams to support integration of acquisitions and significant operational initiatives.
  • Develop a comprehensive standard analytic framework beyond current P&L based approach.
  • Engage with FP&A and Financial systems teams to develop approaches to financial projection.
  • Support the design and implementation of alternate views of financial reporting and metrics.
  • Update and manage financial structure and planning templates in our FP&A system (Prophix).
  • Ad hoc financial modeling and analysis as needed.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Paris, France

Founded

N/A

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Publicis Groupe's continuous expansion through strategic acquisitions offers employees opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects and technologies.
  • The company's global reach and diverse portfolio provide a dynamic and multicultural work environment, fostering professional growth and development.
  • The appointment of a new Global CMO to unify marketing and digital transformation efforts could lead to more cohesive and innovative strategies, benefiting employees and clients alike.

What critics are saying

  • The recent decline in European revenue highlights potential vulnerabilities in the advertising market, which could impact job security and growth opportunities.
  • Frequent acquisitions may lead to integration challenges, causing disruptions and inefficiencies within the company.

What makes Publicis Groupe unique

  • Publicis Groupe's aggressive acquisition strategy, including companies like Practia, Tquila ANZ, and Tremend, significantly enhances its digital transformation and AI capabilities, setting it apart from traditional advertising firms.
  • The integration of AI and digital business transformation through Publicis Sapient AI Labs and other acquisitions positions Publicis Groupe as a leader in innovative marketing solutions.
  • Publicis Groupe's focus on expanding its Salesforce capabilities and creating the world's largest affiliate performance marketing platform through acquisitions like VIVnetworks demonstrates its commitment to comprehensive, tech-driven marketing solutions.