Head of Financial Operations

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

• Manage the monthly financial process and work with internal team (billing, payables, collections teams) as well as with agencies, clients and vendors of the Company
• Supervise activities related to billing, vendor invoices processing, cash application and cash collections and provide advice to the teams
• Provide timely, accurate and meaningful information and reports to Management and to Client.
• Develop and Manage operations systems and controls, policies and procedures
• Assist with internal and external audits
• Build trusting, collaborative relationships with clients and the Leadership Team
• Stay on top of business and client/agency concerns
• Invest time to investigate opportunities in order to provide better reporting and analysis support
• Ensure collaboration among all groups; fosters great teamwork
• Ensure key information is provided to team regarding client/internal agency issues, changes in account status, etc.
• Actively keep current with industry trends, tools – systems, research, resources and associations
• Respond appropriately when presented with problems and issues
• Seek lasting solutions rather than quick fixes
• Ensure appropriate Finance/Accounting staff utilization
• Provide guidance to team members and nurture/promote team environment
• Train, motivate and develop assigned staff
• Construct and deliver operational KPIs to measure teams’ performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Engineering
• 5+ years’ experience in Communication, Digital or IT Finance Operations – developing and managing process, policy and procedure
• People management skills
•  Knowledge of accepted accounting principles and practices
• Knowledge of auditing principles and practices
• Demonstrate and utilize strong systems and analytical skills
• Ability to demonstrate a strong attention to detail, exhibit solid business instincts, and thrive in fast-paced environment
• High-level proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
• Knowledge of ERP functionalities

Additional Information

As part of our dedication to create an inclusive and diverse workforce, Publicis Groupe is committed to equal access to opportunity for people without regard to race, age, sex, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. 

As a Publicis Re:Sources employee, an array of benefits are offered. The learning opportunities are endless and you will be a part of a game-changing and world-class organisation that encourages outside-the-box thinking and empowerment to know that the world is your oyster when it comes to your career.