Finance Manager

Reports to: Finance Director/Associate Finance Director

About the Role

The Finance Business Partner Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reporting while acting as a strategic finance partner to the Publicis Media business. This role is responsible for end-to-end revenue oversight, from forecasting to actuals, and provides actionable financial insights to support business decision-making. The position collaborates closely with senior stakeholders across Finance and Media teams and leads the delivery of high-quality financial outputs through effective team management and process governance.

Responsibilities

Revenue Oversight & Month-End Closing

• Oversee and review end-to-end revenue closing processes, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data
• Validate accrued, deferred, and intercompany revenue balances, ensuring proper documentation and reconciliation
• Review revenue flash reports and ensure alignment between operational data (media runs/insertions) and financial reporting systems (e.g., HFM)
• Ensure revenue recognition is consistent with Groupe policies and applicable accounting standards
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of financial reports in line with corporate and statutory requirements
• Maintain strong control environment and ensure audit-ready documentation for all revenue-related processes
• Liaise with internal and external auditors and lead resolution of audit queri
• esMonitor and enforce compliance with internal policies on revenue recognition, billing, and reporting

Strategic Financial Support & Business Partnering

• Lead forecasting cycles (flash, rolling forecast, budget), ensuring accuracy and alignment with business plans
• Perform detailed variance analysis (actual vs forecast vs prior periods) and provide clear explanations of business drivers
• Identify revenue risks and opportunities, providing proactive recommendations to business stakeholders
• Partner with Media and Agency Leads to support revenue performance tracking, client profitability, and margin optimization
• Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for senior management

Cross-Functional Engagement & Process Improvement

• Collaborate with Media Operations, Planning Teams, and Shared Services (billing, AR/AP) to ensure data integrity and process alignment
• Drive continuous improvement of financial reporting processes, tools, and templates
• Support system enhancements and initiatives (e.g., reporting tools, data validation, automation)
• Promote standardization of processes across agencies to improve efficiency and controls
• Lead, coach, and develop the Finance Business Partner Associate
• Review and ensure quality and timeliness of deliverables (closing, reporting, forecasting)
• Instill strong discipline in controls, documentation, and accountability
• Drive team performance through clear expectations, regular feedback, and capability building

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CMA preferred
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, or business partnering roles
• Experience in media, advertising, or project-based industries is highly preferred
• Background in external audit or strong audit exposure is an advantage

Required Skills

Technical & Functional Skills

• Strong expertise in financial reporting and revenue recognition
• Strong capabilities in forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis
• Proficiency in Oracle Hyperion Financial Management (HFM); experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) is a plus
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools is an advantage
• Understanding of media finance operations, including billing cycles, cost estimates, and revenue drivers

Business Partnering & Leadership Skills

• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate financial data into business insights
• Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong leadership capabilities, with experience in team management and development

Preferred Skills

• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and accountability
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Proactive, adaptable, and driven to deliver continuous improvements