Publicis Groupe

Runs advertising and digital transformation services

Financial Controller - Maternity cover

Financial AccountingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAthens, GreeceNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance is required.
Two to three years of relevant professional experience are required.
Proficiency in spreadsheets, databases, and Microsoft Office applications is required.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are required.
The ability to deliver projects accurately and within deadlines is required.
Excellent written and verbal command of English and Greek is required.

Responsibilities

Work with the Financial Controller to create efficiencies and automation within daily profit-and-loss reporting processes.
Assist the Financial Controller with topline reporting by collecting data from multiple systems and building reports by client, brand, and category.
Support month-end and year-end close processes according to International Financial Reporting Standards and prepare variance analyses against budget and the prior year.
Participate in rolling forecasts and the annual budget process.
Prepare reports and analyses for company management.
Perform additional controller duties and ad hoc tasks.

Desired Qualifications

An Association of Chartered Certified Accountants qualification, a Chartered Institute of Management Accountants qualification, or a Master of Business Administration is considered an asset.

Overview

We are looking for a talented Financial Controller to join our Finance team for a period of 18 months, covering a maternity leave.

As a Financial Controller, you will be preparing financial reports, assisting with effective budget preparation, and contributing to strengthening Finance team’s processes and overall impact on the business. If you are keen on business financial and have previous relevant experience, then this challenge may be the perfect role for you!

Responsibilities

Work with Financial Controller to create efficiencies and automatization within the daily processes for P&L reporting
Assist Financial Controller in topline reporting: data collection from multiple systems, building reports per client, brand, category
Support month-end / year-end close process according IFRS, and prepare variance analysis vs Budget/Last year
Participation in the process of Rolling Forecasts, Annual Budget
Preparation of various reports and analysis for company’s management
Additional controller duties, ad hoc requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting & Finance - ACCA, CIMA, or MBA will be considered an asset
2–3 years of relevant professional experience
Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, and MS Office applications
Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills
Proven ability to deliver projects accurately and within deadlines
Excellent command of both English and Greek, written and verbal

Additional information

What’s in it for you?

We provide a diverse and comprehensive selection of benefits aimed at supporting your well-being, work-life balance, professional development, and overall job satisfaction.

Publicis Groupe, certified in Greece as a Great Place to Work^® for 6 consecutive years (2021-2026), is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity in all forms. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and believe such an environment is critical for success. Employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need

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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