Senior Analyst, Media Business Operations

Senior Analyst, Media Business Operations

Full-timePresent in over 100 countries and employing nearly 80,000 professionals, Publicis Groupe is the third largest communications group in the world. Publicis Groupe is listed on the Euronext Paris [FR0000130577] and is part of the CAC 40 index. Active across the entire value chain, Publicis Groupe offers its major clients a transversal, unified and fluid model allowing them access to all the Groupe’s tools and expertise around the world through the mantra "The Power of One."

Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.What you’ll do:As a Media Business Operations

Senior Analyst,

you will be responsible for the day-to-day support and project management of Media Business Operations initiatives for specific client(s). The Senior Analyst will play a central role in collaborating with Media, Media Business Operations, Accounts Payable, and Client Finance teams on a daily basis. The Senior Analyst will manage the PGD team and act as a first source of escalation for our Analysts, delegating work and prioritizing tasks. Areas of focus will include partnering with media on monthly reconciliation efforts, media buying tool support, tracking invoice reconciliation, reviewing financial data for irregularities on a regular basis, confirming proper storage of key financial documents, and striving for operational excellence. The Senior Analyst will provide regular feedback and report to the Media Business Operations Manager as well as assist with the management of a team of Media Business Operations Analysts.Day to day your role includes:Manage monthly requests for invoices with partnersPerform invoice discrepancy resolution in a timely fashionProvide ad hoc spend reporting, media billing, and project support as applicableImpart daily support to media, finance, accounts payable, and partnersConduct weekly analysis to ensure media campaigns are within client authorized budgets and ensure Insertion Order acceptanceExecute monthly media delivery process to verify delivery adheres to contracted deliverables and client expectationsReconcile monthly campaign delivery in line with client mandated reconciliation and payment deadlinesSupport media teams in monthly client billing approvals to identify areas of review to promote accuracyMentor, motivate, and serve as escalation point for Media Business Operations AnalystsLead bi-weekly meetings to discuss key financial KPIs and discrepancy resolution needsResponsible for final reconciliation of media campaigns – quality control work of Analysts and PGD teamPromote adherence to internal audit controls and maintenance of audit documentation amongst Analysts and internal teamsIdentify recurrent issues and alert Media Business Operations Manager with potential solutionsDevelop documentation and train new hires and teammates on media buying tools and financial processesEnhance existing processes for marketplace changes and efficiency gainsWe’re looking for strong, impactful work experience, which typically includes:3-4 years of experience preferredProficiency in MS Office Suite (MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint)Comfortable with technology and computersAbility to multi-task and show initiativeProficient in managing numbersAbility to delegate and prioritize efficientlyTeam playerStrong leadership qualitiesDetail orientedHighly organizedStrong interpersonal skillsSelf-motivatorFiscally responsibleCandidate must be open to travel as neededGot what it takes? We’d love to hear from you.

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