Senior Business Manager

Company description

Publicis Health is the health and wellness vertical of Publicis Groupe, the most-established communications holding company in the world. We are a growing network of 11 brands with 40+ agencies worldwide and a population of 3,000+. At Publicis Health, we are uniquely positioned to make an impact through the work that we do in healthcare marketing and communications, and health isn’t just what we do – it’s who we are.

We believe healthcare marketing is an essential part of healthcare. When you work with us, you join a tight-knit community of award-winning creative directors and clinical trial designers, accomplished data-scientists and media specialists, behavioral science innovators and analytics practitioners; all united around one purpose—to create a world where people are equipped and motivated to take control of their health and well-being.

We share a passion for the life-changing work healthcare industries create, and we believe that together we can move people toward the products and services that will change their lives for the better. Our beliefs and purpose inspire how we take care of our people—prioritizing your health and well-being across every stage of your personal and professional life.

The Senior Business Manager reports to the Associate Director of Business Management and plays a key role in driving the financial health of our client partnerships. You’ll partner closely with Client Services and Project Management to manage budgets, lead financial tracking and forecasting, and ensure seamless billing and job management.

This role is ideal for a highly organized, strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced agency environment. You’ll bring financial acumen, collaboration, and proactive problem-solving to provide clarity and accountability, supporting strong client relationships and agency growth.

• Partner closely with Client Services and Project Management to manage client budgets, lead weekly budget tracking and forecasting discussions, and ensure accurate billing, invoicing, and revenue recognition.
• Oversee the Finance Analyst team, guiding job creation and maintenance, expense approvals, time transfers, troubleshooting timesheets, and ensuring standardized documentation and reporting practices.
• Maintain and update financial trackers, including weekly burn reports, invoicing, forecasting, and non-billable reporting, while ensuring all month-end close activities are accurate, complete, and timely.
• Lead client budget calls and internal staffing discussions, helping to determine team staffing needs in partnership with Project Management and account leadership.
• Support scope negotiation with procurement and provide strategic analyses or ad hoc reporting to Finance Management, offering insights that help drive business decisions.
• Serve as a proactive problem solver and trusted financial partner, answering questions from clients, vendors, and internal teams, and providing clarity, accountability, and actionable guidance.
• Present financial insights, key project updates, and initiatives to internal stakeholders and the broader Publicis Health Finance community, ensuring transparency and alignment across offices.

• Bachelor’s degree required, with a background in finance, accounting, business, or a related discipline
• Advanced Excel proficiency, including budgeting, forecasting, revenue recognition, and client profitability analysis
• 5+ years of experience in agency finance or business management
• Strategic problem solver who can quickly assess financial risks and opportunities and guide account teams toward sound decisions
• Strong communicator and relationship builder, able to partner closely with account leadership, PMs, and senior agency stakeholders
• Highly self-directed, with the ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Fast learner who adapts easily to new financial systems, reporting tools, and agency processes
• Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented, with experience managing monthly close cycles, reconciliations, and financial reviews

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