Financial Controller

Company Description

Publicis Groupe is one of the largest advertising agency holding companies in the world as well as a global leader in the fields of marketing, communications, and digital transformation. Driven by data, cutting-edge technology, and creativity, our solutions enable brands to provide customers with tailored experiences on a large scale. We utilise the Power of One operating model to integrate and develop competencies that will create increasing business value for existing and future clients. We are present in more than 100 countries and employ in excess of 90,000 professionals. Publicis Groupe includes world-renowned agencies such as Saatchi & Saatchi, Leo Burnett, Publicis Sapient, Zenith, Starcom, Publicis Health, and Epsilon amongst others.

Publicis Re:Sources is part of the Global organization Publicis Groupe providing support to our agencies in over 100 countries. Although we are spread around the world we are one Re:Sources team, excited by challenges and relentless in our pursuit of excellence. Re:Sources is a high energy environment fuelled by collaboration, imaginative thinking and initiative. At Re:Sources, we’re the backbone of Publicis Groupe, we provide our peers technology, finance, operations, and legal solutions that enable them to excel with their clients

Job Description

Maternity leave cover with an option for a permanent position

• Monthly, quarterly and yearly month-end close reporting, uploading data into HFM system.
• Prepare and present regular financial balance sheet reviews to senior management, including variance analysis.
• Prepare and analyse financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Israeli GAAP and other regulations.
• Coordinate and manage external and internal audits, working closely with auditors to ensure timely and accurate completion of audits.
• Establish and maintain internal controls and ensure the integrity of financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, corporate policies, and legal requirements, and manage tax reporting.
• Support all the Agency's Finance and operational teams to ensure accurate reporting and following the company guidelines.
• Assisting operational managers with ad-hoc requests for information and analysis.
• Identify and implement improvements to financial processes and systems to ensure efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

• CPA, with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Big 4 experience will be an advantage).
• Proven experience (2 – 3 ) as a Financial Controller, Accounting Manager, or Auditor.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Excel (Priority and HFM will be an advantage).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Multi-tasking, with the ability to work independently on tight timelines
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent English