FP&A Associate Manager

Company description

Publicis Global Delivery (PGD); Publicis Groupe’s industry leading globally connected capability platform. Where talent, technology & operations combine to delivery amazing solutions for our clients. Expertise across Media, Data, Technology, Commerce & Production in all regions of the world.

PGD is comprised of the best talent, and ways-of-working, which enables global scale, innovation and transformation, each day.

Culture, growth and wellbeing underline all aspects of Publicis Global Delivery.

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Overview

We are seeking a motivated and analytical FP&A Associate Manager to join our Finance team. This role is ideal for professionals currently working as Finance Leads or Senior Analysts who are ready to step into a managerial position. The FP&A Associate Manager will support strategic decision-making by leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities, with a strong focus on controlling and business performance management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes across business units.

• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business decisions and improve profitability.

• Oversee financial controlling activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting and reporting standards.

• Develop and maintain financial models, variance analysis, and performance dashboards.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to align financial goals with business strategy.

• Support senior management with monthly reporting packages and presentations.

• Mentor and guide junior team members, preparing to take on broader leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

• 5–7 years of experience in Finance, FP&A, or Controlling roles.

• Proven expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis.

• Strong background in controlling, cost analysis, and budget management.

• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP and BI tools (SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, Power BI, etc.) is a plus.

• English level B2+ (advanced working proficiency).

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Strong business acumen and the ability to influence stakeholders.