Junior Finance Controller

Company Description

Publicis Groupe: win in the platform world!

LePub is part of Publicis Groupe, the world’s third largest communications group.

What can we do as Publicis Groupe?  
Known for its world-renowned creativity, best in class technology, digital and consulting expertise, Publicis Groupe is the only one in the industry able to best accompany its clients in their digital business transformation journey - anywhere in the world.

And what makes us unique? 
A Connecting Company, driven by a common purpose, a powerful spirit, shared behaviors, great character and a relentless focus on clients - Power of One

About LePub

You can either adapt to change, ignore it or lead it. What are you going to choose?

Mission

We believe that this era demands a combination of strategic, creative and digital ideas that help clients to Lead the Change. The one constant in this world is change. You can either adapt to it, ignore it, or lead it. "Lead the Change" is both our mission and our call to action. It speaks to our entrepreneurial spirit and our roots as an agency. It defines the way we think about brands, ideas and relationships, and it's alive in our work. Publicis Worldwide Publicis Worldwide is a global creative.

Click here to find more about us.

Job Description

• Overseeing all financial control activities, including the review and analysis of monthly and quarterly numbers and disclosures
• Analyze performances and variances versus Budget/Last Estimates
• Follow up of the monthly Budget / Rolling forecast considering the business seasonality and the historic trend
• Balance sheet recs review, accruals & provisions, prepayment, capex/opex management etc
• Provide support for both internal and external audit operations.
• Continuous improvement of Operations financial reporting process and business requirements evolve

Interested? Keep reading...

Publicis is looking for a Junior Finance Controller for its Milan office!

You'll report directly to the Client Finance Business Partner. 

Qualifications

If in your past experience:

• 3 years of proven work experience in a similar position, working in an international environment
• Analytical skills (able to analyze, assess data, determine trends and variances identify problems, suggest solutions)
• Proficiency in SAP, Excel, Power Point.
• Soft skills required to work autonomously in a multinational environment, managing relationships with different functions and diverse cultures, demonstrating curiosity, agility, flexibility and team spirit
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

If you are:

• Positive attitude focused on finding new ways to solve problems
• Great communicative person with strong team work abilities
• Fluent in both Italian and English

This opportunity does not provide relocation support.

Additional Information

• Future of Work: flexible hours and smartworking
• Corporate benefit: a platform dedicated to our people full of offers, discounts and more
• Learning&Development: a tailored learning path, individual and needs based approach, always on! 
• Corporate Wellness: free access to online training classes for your physical and psychological wellbeing

Did you know that our motto is Viva la difference? 
With or without D.Lgs. 198/2006, we can't wait to meet you and welcome you, whoever you are!

Find more about Publicis Groupe Italy and our values on our official IG page here.