Finance Manager

Company description

CoLab is a fully integrated, cross-discipline team that provides best-in-class services in a fluid and modular way. With our clients at the center, we create brand movement at the speed of people’s lives by connecting real-time data with world-class creative, content, and media in service of growth and Return on investment.

CoLab is a “power of one” solution, encompassing data, media, and production. By drawing from across the vast Publicis Groupe network, we are uniquely positioned to deliver innovation and specialized skills to our clients, as well as enriching opportunities and inclusive benefits to our employees. We pride ourselves on combining the atmosphere of a startup company with the stability and experience of a global leader.

The Client Finance Manager at SSW will partner with several teams across the agency to own all financial aspects for a group of clients, from start to end, including staffing plans, revenue forecasting, SOWs, and client presentations. The Client Finance Manager will partner with the Account Management, Project Management and Resource Management teams in order to assess client profitability and make recommendations on improvements based on data analysis.

They will be planning, setting calendars and schedules and prioritizing client & internal deliverables for their team. In addition, the CFM will also partner with the Associate Finance Director in order to provide commentary on monthly revenue and team performance. Lastly but most importantly, this role will be a mentor and manager for a team of four employees.

• Own all the financial aspects for a group of clients within the agencies, from start to end, including staffing, revenue forecasting, value add opportunities, SOWs, and client presentations.
• Provide client profitability analysis monthly and recommend improvements.
• Partner with Project Management and Account Management teams to oversee all financials related to group of clients.
• Ensure agency is informed of how client is tracking vs. their budgets.
• Partner with SVP of Finance and Operations, Associate Finance Director, and FP&A team to ensure timely delivery of reports, and to ensure all financial controls and policies are in place and followed.
• Provide monthly P&L detail related to group of clients, including revenue, staffing costs, and headcount.
• Provide P&L commentary on actuals and variances as they relate to owned group of clients.
• Manage and mentor a team of four financial analysts and finance coordinators, and ensure they are trained to maintain budget trackers and other working files and oversee the integrity and regular maintenance of team’s working files.
• Assist financial analysts and coordinators in variance analysis and commentary.

• 4-5 years in a finance analytical role
• 3-4 years of management experience
• 3-4 years of experience in a client-facing and/or agency role a plus.
• Proficient in Excel
• Experience using HFM, Smart View, SAP, or other finance and accounting software
• Experience working in a cross-functional role

Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

Compensation Range: $60,800.00 - $93,600.00 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…