Full-Time

Vice President

Finance

Posted on 9/25/2024

Publicis Groupe

Publicis Groupe

10,001+ employees

Global leader in marketing and communications

Consulting
Consumer Software
Enterprise Software

Senior

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid role requiring three days in-office each week.

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Sales
Management
SAP Products
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • CPA/MBA
  • 6-8 years’ experience
  • Strong FP&A experience with multiple business units and monthly consolidation
  • Ability to simplify complex reporting for Exec management
  • Experience with vendor contract and client contracts
  • Strong competency with complex ERP (SAP preferred) and other financial systems (HFM, Blackline, etc.)
  • Ability to manage multiple competing priorities
  • Experience managing audits
  • Initiative to automate processes
  • Sales and Use Tax/Income Tax computational awareness
Responsibilities
  • Responsible for all finance functions across multiple business units, including
  • Monthly close management under tight deadlines, including journal approval, sub schedule preparation and reporting package review
  • Preparation of monthly and annual budgets/reforecast managed within tight deadlines
  • Review Revenue by client with Revenue Director to ensure it is reported in accordance with IAS
  • Recurring and ad hoc financial reporting needs for management and Groupe
  • Overseeing pivotal controls of each agency for audit purposes
  • Collaborate with Client Finance teams to review AR/AP and other client-related matters
  • Review monthly analytics prepared by team on key processes including revenue by client, receivables, revenue/media accruals and payables focusing on aged balances and share insights with SVP Finance and Finance Directors
  • Oversee relationships with both internal and shared service teams (AP, Treasury, ERP, Tax, etc.) to facilitate efficient day-to-day operations
  • Oversee implementation of ERP enhancements to ensure team is properly trained on those impacts to processes or month end close tasks
  • Partner with many sister agency teams regarding intercompany reporting to ensure proper elimination of intercompany transactions
  • Mentor FP&A teams on accounting best practices and continued process improvements to scale operations with growing businesses

Publicis Groupe specializes in marketing, communications, and digital transformation for a wide range of clients, including well-known brands like Toyota and McDonald's. The company provides services such as advertising, media planning and buying, digital marketing, and public relations. Its products work by combining data, technology, and creative strategies to create customized solutions that help clients grow and engage with their audiences. What sets Publicis Groupe apart from its competitors is its 'Power of One' approach, which integrates various agencies and services to offer cohesive and effective solutions. The company's goal is to drive client success through tailored strategies that enhance their market presence.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$32M

Headquarters

Paris, France

Founded

1926

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Publicis Groupe's focus on AI innovation positions it well for future technological advancements.
  • Expansion into Eastern Europe offers new growth opportunities for Publicis Groupe.
  • Stable leadership under Arthur Sadoun supports long-term strategic planning.

What critics are saying

  • Integrating Wibilong may pose operational challenges and cultural clashes within Publicis Groupe.
  • Eastern European expansion could face regulatory scrutiny and compliance challenges.
  • Continuity under Arthur Sadoun may risk strategic rigidity if market conditions change.

What makes Publicis Groupe unique

  • Publicis Groupe's acquisition of Wibilong enhances its AI-driven platform capabilities.
  • The acquisition of Advertise BG expands Publicis Groupe's reach into Eastern European markets.
  • Bizon acquisition strengthens Publicis Groupe's e-commerce capabilities, especially on Amazon.

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