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Designed to serve a content-driven media landscape, Prodigious brings together specialist production expertise in video, digital and print to design, produce and deliver brand content across all channels, using the best talent, workflow processes and tools.

We boast 3,500 employees operating out of over 40 locations worldwide and complemented by best-in-class production talent sourced via our owned crowd-sourcing platform.

Combining these highly-skilled cross-media producers within our strategically located Creative Campuses, on-site client studios and time zone-aligned offshore platforms, we build innovative and agile production models that deliver more content for less.

Citi, GSK, L'Oreal, Nestle, P&G, Renault, Sanofi and Walmart are amongst our global clients for whom we have successfully rolled out these models.

Over the past three years and together with their agencies, they have won us some of the most acclaimed accolades worldwide including 28 Cannes Lions, 5 Clios, 7 D&ADs and 9 EPICAs, to name but a few.

The Associate Finance Director, Global Solutions, is a key supporting role within the global production commercial finance team, working directly with executive leadership to drive financial excellence across global production delivery models. This position requires exceptional communication skills, technical proficiency, and the ability to analyze and synthesize large volumes of data for clients and executive presentations. The Associate Finance Director will collaborate across all levels of the organization and geographies, contributing to strategic initiatives, client onboarding, and ongoing client finance management.

• Provide comprehensive financial analysis and insights to support executive decision-making and strategic planning for key global clients including preparation of global client P&Ls.
• Prepare and summarize complex financial data for executive-level presentations, ensuring clarity and actionable recommendations including modeling and scenario planning to evaluate alternative courses of action.
• Assist in the development, optimization and maintenance of financial frameworks for global delivery models.  Including management of global revenue, staffing, billing, and cost allocations in close collaboration with delivery hubs, regional leadership, and local markets.

• Support seamless client onboarding by collaborating with cross-functional teams, client contacts, and global internal stakeholders.
• Assist in setting up new clients by coordinating global financial processes, support resolution of outstanding issues with clients and internally, and ensuring process compliance post new business wins.  This includes proposals for revenue recognition, staffing, and billing processes, considering tax, FX, and working capital risks.

• Support legal and compliance efforts for client contracts acting as a partner to internal client teams across regions.
• Support global client reporting coordination in alignment with contractual requirements utilizing production technology along with internal financial systems.

• Build and nurture strong relationships with global teams, solution hubs, client procurement partners, and key intermediaries to enable effective collaboration.
• Support knowledge sharing and alignment across regions, striving for continuous improvement in commercial finance processes.

• Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting required; Master's (MBA, MS Finance, or equivalent) preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or financial analysis, with at least 2 years in a role supporting executive stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience working in a global organization or supporting cross-regional or global business initiatives.
• Proven track record of preparing and presenting financial analysis for executive-level decision-making.
• Advertising or PR industry experience preferred.
• Experience with client finance and commercial finance supporting complex client models.

• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and data analysis.
• Expert-level skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other data visualization tools.
• Ability to synthesize and summarize large volumes of complex data for executive presentations.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization and with global stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence outcomes in a matrixed environment.

• Deep understanding of GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory compliance standards.
• High attention to detail, analytical rigor, and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a global team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and commercial innovation.

Our Publicis Groupe motto "Viva La Difference" means we're better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent. 

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive.  Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K,  as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range: $$97,375.00 USD - $155,961.00 USD. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off.