Senior Analyst, Finance (23-5380)

Company Description

ABOUT APEX

We’re not your typical agency. In fact, we aren’t an agency at all. Rather, we are a distinct and next generation trading entity within Publicis Groupe. Furthermore, we’re experts and innovators in media– making investments today for tomorrow’s success. Our goals are rooted in providing unique and incremental benefits to Publicis Groupe clients:

1. You’ll work across all Publicis Groupe agencies for the unique opportunity to learn the full media landscape and work with a breadth of clients.
2. You’ll learn both Investment and Business Operations – a unique blend of skills not 
   often combined within agencies.
3. You’ll work in digital platforms regardless of the channel you work in and if you don’t know it, we’ll teach you.
4. You’ll lead the industry by looking for future-facing opportunities, areas to invest and upcoming trends within the marketing industry.

Job Description

The Publics Media Finance team is currently seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst who will drive the revenue accounting and planning for APEX Exchange. This position is suitable for a highly motivated and service-focused individual who will play an integral part in the reporting, budgeting and forecasting process.

The Sr. Analyst position will also be involved in process improvement projects and ad hoc reporting in support of business needs. Strong attention to detail and forward thinking are necessary to reach the goal of creating accurate reporting and forecasts to drive profitable growth and facilitate the success of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Generate, analyze and distribute monthly reporting, providing commentary as appropriate
• Participate in strategic and operational planning processes including annual budget and monthly forecasts
• Drive the revenue forecasting process from a systems perspective as well as extracting, analyzing and modeling data and collaborate with other analytics departments to optimize forecasting accuracy
• Play a key role in month-end close and reporting
• Provide analysis and interpretation of actual performance versus plan/forecast, and assess impact on future results
• Be a thought leader on revenue drivers; synthesize data to help drive key strategic/financial decision making
• Participate in, ad-hoc financial and operational analyses to inform strategies aimed at enhancing profitability and accelerating growth
• Continually improve financial management processes by implementing tighter controls: data integrity, process improvement, and rigorous analysis

Qualifications

• Results-oriented individual with a strong work ethic and who can operate effectively independently and in a collaborative environment
• Knowledge of Finance and Accounting principles including GAAP, IFRS, Debits/Credits, Revenue Recognition, Accrual Accounting, Financial Modeling, Budget and Profitability analysis, Variance Analysis, and Financial Reporting
• Advanced MS Excel modeling skills (Lookups, Pivot Tables, Power BI a plus)
• Proficiency with MS Office/PowerPoint
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to communicate with diverse groups agency-wide
• Thrive working in a fast paced environment
• Passionate about the business with a strong desire to continuously improve performance and service
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Familiarity using financial reporting (HFM), accounting (SAP) and media billing systems a plus

Additional Information

Compensation Range: $58,500 - $88,000 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.