Financial Controller

About Publicis Groupe

Publicis Groupe is among the world's foremost communication conglomerates, uniting prominent agency brands and expert capabilities. In New Zealand, we seek a financially savvy Financial Controller to support the finance operations of our Publicis Media agencies.

Role Overview

This position goes beyond typical financial reporting responsibilities. Reporting directly to the Group Finance Director, you will collaborate closely with agency management and the broader finance team to deliver meaningful financial insights, analysis, and operational support that facilitate effective business management.

As Financial Controller, you will be central to managing financial operations across Publicis Media New Zealand. This role demands hands-on involvement, coordination with the Finance Director and finance personnel, ensuring precise reporting, robust financial controls, and dependable financial assistance.

Core Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of month-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial submissions.
• Maintain stringent financial controls ensuring compliance and audit readiness.
• Supervise daily finance team activities and foster team development.
• Deliver financial reporting, analysis, and operational support to agency leaders.
• Support client teams with financial oversight, profitability evaluations, and contract compliance monitoring.
• Lead initiatives to enhance processes and boost operational efficiency.
• Manage financial risks and promote sustainable business performance.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Experienced Finance Controller, Finance Manager, or in a comparable finance leadership capacity.
• Demonstrated proficiency in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Background in people management with enthusiasm for team coaching and mentorship.
• Strong analytical abilities coupled with problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational aptitude and stakeholder relationship management.
• Familiarity with financial systems and reporting tools; high competence in Excel is valued.

Why Join Us?

As a member of Publicis Groupe, you will join a collaborative finance team supporting New Zealand's leading media agencies. The role offers broad exposure across multiple entities and the opportunity to work alongside seasoned financial leaders and professionals.

Additional Information

• Access to Wholeself wellbeing programs focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.
• A creative and rewarding office atmosphere supported by flexible work arrangements.
• Global AI platform 'Marcel' offering career mobility and worldwide collaboration.
• Over 15,000 learning opportunities via Marcel Classes online platform.
• Career Conversations program fostering an open feedback culture and goal support.
• Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion initiatives including Viva! Women, Égalité, enABLE, and Embrace programs.
• Work Your World program enabling up to 6 weeks of flexible global work annually.
• Supportive workplace culture championing employees with life-threatening illnesses.
• Inclusive leave policies covering fertility treatment, menopause, flexible public holidays, gender affirmation, and extensive parental leave benefits.
• Access to comprehensive psychological and medical support through the Sonder digital platform.

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is integral to our ethos. We welcome applicants regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, or religion. We believe our strength lies in the diversity of our people, enabling the best solutions for our clients. Reasonable adjustments are available for applicants requiring support during the recruitment process.