Finance Director

Pxpstudios • Chicago, IL, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

PXP is Publicis Groupe's future-facing global content and production network, fully immersed in the realm of data, the technological revolution, and the platform-driven world. We craft and deliver impactful consumer experiences using cutting-edge creative and consumer-driven solutions, all tailored to meet the needs of global brands.

We are a 4,000+ network of Publicis Groupe’s most pioneering thinkers, makers and creators across the world.

PXP was built from the ground up with data, content and connectivity in our DNA, and we are obsessed with delivering engaging, platform-first, globally consistent content at scale to help our clients win big and win every day.

Job Description

PXP is looking to hire a talented Finance Director. This is a hybrid position (3x week) in-office.

Summary and Scope of Position:

Strategic financial business partner to Publicis USA Production Leadership supporting reporting and implementation of best practices across the organization. Leads key finance initiatives for specific business units collaborating with cross functional teams focusing on growth and profitability. Main accountabilities include management reporting, monthly forecasting and annual planning, actual performance analysis, revenue growth and profitability improvement strategy. Finance Director will partner with teams supporting month end close, transaction processing and financial systems to ensure proper controls and policies are in place. Reports to the VP of Finance and supervises one Finance Manager and Senior Finance Analyst.

Responsibilities:

Management Reporting

Leads management reporting consolidation across Publicis USA Production entities and develops standard and ad hoc analysis to support decision making.
Partners with US Production entities to drive process consistency.
Prepares management reporting presentations related for Production practice.

Forecast/Planning

In partnership with business unit leadership, develops annual plan in alignment with organizational strategy and targets.
Leads monthly forecasting process to ensure it reflects the most accurate projection of full year performance.
Oversees preparation of client profitability forecasting and reporting.
Coordinates forecast submission with Business Intelligence team and ensures that reporting deadlines are met.

P&L Management

Leads monthly P&L review meetings with business unit and client leads.
In partnership with the VP of Finance, owns the delivery of full year financial targets.
Acts as a strategic advisor on all financial matters.
Presents US Production Leadership with analysis of P&L issues and proposed solutions to drive profitable growth.

Close Process

Partners with Business Intelligence team leadership on month-end close.
Reviews potential revenue and cost variances and drives resolution of open items to minimize the impact.
Presents preliminary results to US Production Leadership.
Partners with FP&A on Flash and P&L reporting prepared for Publicis Groupe leadership.

Client Finance

Oversees revenue growth discussions with client leaders and collaborates on development of long-term growth plans supported by pricing and negotiation strategies.
Develops and oversees new business pricing strategy for local and global delivery models.
Reviews client profitability and ensures action plans are in place to address underperforming areas of the business.
Reviews and approvers inter-company agreements.

Transaction/Process Oversight

Partners with transactional team leadership to ensure efficient transaction processing and implementation of effective controls across the organization in alignment with Publicis Groupe policies and procedures.

Staff Development

Responsible for supervising one Finance Manager and Senior Finance Analyst: planning of team priorities, mentoring, setting performance expectations/goals, providing feedback and appraising performance.