Job Description

Company Description

Publicis Groupe is a top three global communications powerhouse and is present in 100+ countries. Through a powerful alchemy of creativity and technology, we drive business transformation across the entire value chain. Our innovative solutions seamlessly integrate data, creativity, and technology to help clients navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of consumer behaviour.

Publicis Groupe UK, comprising 25 agencies, boasts 5,000+ adept professionals excelling in media, creativity, health, influence, health, production and data, working across 25 agencies.

Publicis Media is home to Zenith, Starcom and Spark Foundry, as well as specialist practices including PMX and Performics. We are fortunate to work with a roster of leading global and local companies including BTEE, Disney, John Lewis, McDonald\'s, Asda, P&G, Samsung, Subway and Tesco to name but a few.

At Publicis Groupe, we believe that diversity and inclusion is the key to success. Our diverse UK team fosters creativity, collaboration, and growth, embracing varied backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic themselves to work.



The Role

Are you a finance powerhouse seeking an extraordinary leadership role? This is your exclusive invitation to join the Publicis Groupe UK Finance team as our UK Media CFO. In this unique opportunity, you\'ll collaborate with our UK CFO, agency finance Leads, Leadership team, and our EMEA, Global and Groupe (Paris) colleagues driving impactful transformations and business growth in the ever-evolving world of media.

Your key responsibilities will include;

Strategic Finance Leadership: Drive the direction of our UK Media & Digitas businesses, partnering with CEOs and leadership teams for strategic decision-making.

Efficient Financial Planning: Lead financial planning and reporting, ensuring accurate data for informed business choices. Collaborate with international finance colleagues for consistent results.

Business Strategy Development: Create short, medium, and long-term strategies in coordination with Media & Digitas CEOs. Analyse performance, risks, growth, and opportunities against benchmarks.

Commercial Growth: Foster commercial growth by supporting business plans, negotiations, and pitches. Evaluate revenue streams, client profitability, and identify risks and opportunities.

Operational Efficiency and Technological Integration: Embrace technological advancements to optimize processes and maximize business impact. Advocate for efficient practices, utilising Salesforce for pipeline reporting.

Team Leadership and Development: Lead, motivate, and develop Media and Digitas Finance teams. Encourage diversity, clear goal setting, collaboration, and celebrating successes.

*A detailed will be shared with all applicants. We look forward to receiving your application!

Qualifications

You will be a collaborative, proactive leader with a growth mindset, dedicated to achieving strategic objectives encompassing growth, commercial prowess, and process optimisation for impactful business outcomes.

• Proven Finance Leadership: Showcase accomplishments as a finance leader, driving best-in-class financial reporting, change management, and business transformation.

Qualified and Progressive: Hold qualifications as an accountant and reveal a journey of growth within a large dynamic organisations

Commercial Acumen: Exhibit strong commercial understanding that enriches your profile.

Diverse Industry Insight: Experience in media, advertising, or digital sectors is advantageous, but not mandatory.

Agile Collaboration: Thrive in a fast-paced, adaptable environment, showcasing lateral thinking and collaborative prowess while effectively managing multiple initiatives/projects with deadlines.

Additional Information

Publicis Groupe UK has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we also offer;

• WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave
• FLEXIBLE WORKING & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment
• GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discount with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre

Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us!

For full participation in the recruitment process, please inform your dedicated Talent Acquisition Partner of any needed adjustments.

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