Commercial Finance Assistant

Company description Publicis Groupe is a global leader in communication, operating in over 100 countries with 114,000 people globally

We help the world’s leading brands drive growth by combining creativity, media, data, technology and consulting

We are designed to help our clients thrive, with the capabilities, the experience and the understanding needed to help our clients unlock growth in a platform world

Through our Power of One approach, we bring together the right expertise from across our agencies to deliver joined up, end to end solutions. “Viva la Différence” sits at the heart of our culture

We value individuality, encourage different perspectives and believe our differences make us stronger

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can learn, grow and do the best work of their career

Overview Commercial Finance Assistant Commercial Finance | Publicis Groupe UK We are hiring a Commercial Finance Assistant to join our collaborative Commercial Finance team, supporting some of the UK’s most recognised brands

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in strengthening commercial performance—bringing clarity to data, supporting decision-making, and helping teams deliver meaningful client impact

You’ll work across multiple agencies, gaining exposure to a fast-evolving media landscape while developing your financial and analytical skills

If you enjoy working with data, solving problems, and partnering with stakeholders, this role offers real scope to grow

What you’ll be doing: Prepare quarterly client profitability reporting using financial data and support submissions into group reporting systems Consolidate and maintain revenue forecasts and dashboards to provide clear, timely insights to business leads Support month-end reporting activities, including analysis and reconciliation of revenue data Manage weekly timesheet processes, including reminders, reporting, and resolving queries across agency teams Set up and maintain job codes, system access, and reporting structures to ensure accurate tracking of time and costs Produce regular utilisation and client time reports, contributing to wider commercial performance tracking Partner with stakeholders across agencies to respond to queries and support ad hoc financial and commercial analysis Skills we’re looking for: Experience in a finance, commercial, or data-focused role (or equivalent transferable experience) Confidence working with data, including analysing and interpreting large datasets Strong Excel skills and a willingness to continue developing technical capability Interest in finance and accounting, with openness to further professional development Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise effectively Proactive approach with a focus on problem-solving and continuous improvement Clear communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships across teams Additional information Publicis Groupe offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees

Full details are shared when you join, but highlights include core benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance, and Private Medical cover, alongside enhanced policies like Reflection Days and Shared Parental Leave

You’ll also have access to a range of additional initiatives, including: 📖 Please check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups)

Publicis Groupe works primarily from the office or our clients' office four days per week

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