Financial Controller

Company Description

Who Are We?

At Publicis Groupe, we work around the needs and desires of our clients. We operate as one organization and under one P&L, integrating our specialties. This allows us to fulfill our clients' needs in creativity, media, technology, data, and production. We collaborate in multidisciplinary teams, giving our clients access to all our talents, expertise, and tools, both locally and internationally. This enables us to deliver integrated creative marketing and technology solutions where quality, speed, and cost are prioritized for our clients.

Overview

As our Management Accountant, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving financial insight, control, and efficiency across the business. Reporting to the Head of Financial Control and collaborating with the FP&A Manager, you’ll be the go-to expert for all things related to operating costs (G&A), combining hands-on accounting with forward-looking business partnering.

Responsibilities

Monthly Performance Cycle:

• Lead the monthly close for NL Groupe and Agency G&A costs, partnering with Shared Services, Finance Hubs, and budget holders;
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all G&A entries, managing accruals and reclassifications;
• Deliver clear, actionable commentary on actuals vs. forecast, helping stakeholders understand drivers and opportunities;
• Support Head of Financial Control with local country consolidation and agency reviews;
• Maintain the Accruals schedule for G&A Costs;
• Maintain audit-ready working files and ensure compliance with company policies. 

Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Own the preparation of G&A budgets and rolling forecasts, collaborating across teams to drive transparency and accountability;
• Analyze trends, identify cost-saving opportunities, and promote efficiency initiatives

Audit & Controls:

• Prepare audit files, schedules, and respond to queries for both internal and statutory audits;
• Ensure all journals are properly authorized and documented.

Business Partnering & Ad Hoc Analysis:

• Respond to requests providing insightful analysis and recommendations;
• Act as a finance ambassador to support continuous improvement.

Qualifications

What Makes You Stand Out

• You’re a proactive problem-solver, energized by working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment;
• You combine a sharp analytical mind with a collaborative, service-oriented approach;
• You challenge the status quo and are always looking for smarter, better ways to work;
• You take pride in accuracy, completeness, and delivering value beyond the numbers.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant work experience is a must;
• Media experience is a plus;
• SAP, HFM knowledge is a plus as well;
• Proficiency in English (writing and speaking);
• Communication and analytical skills;
• Experience in projects reconciliations, client contracts, compliance;
• Accountancy certifications in RA, ACCA, CPA, CA (or equivalent) are highly desired;
• Open and positive personality.

Additional Information

What can you expect from us?

• A team that fully utilizes your skills and talents, and where you can learn a lot from experienced teammates;
• A broad role with plenty of learning and growth opportunities;
• Various training and development options;
• A competitive salary with excellent secondary benefits;
• A super friendly office where you can bring your dog, featuring a beautiful terrace and our own bar on the 6th floor;
• Tasty lunches and drinks (Thirsty Thursdays and Friday drinks!);
• The 'Work Your World' Program: the chance to work from anywhere in the world for 6 weeks a year (after 1 year of employment);
• Discounts on ClassPass, a bike plan, and a clothing repair service;
• A work environment where everyone feels heard, valued, and respected.

*for this role it is necessary that you are already located in the Netherlands

Are you excited after reading this? Send us your application and CV, and you might soon join us at Wilgenweg in Amsterdam. We look forward to meeting you!