Junior Finance Controller – TAAG

Overview

As Junior Controller, you will own end-to-end finance processes for a key international entity within Publicis Media. You will drive monthly reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, partnering with HR and payroll, and coordinating across markets to ensure accurate financial governance. The role offers broad exposure to Global Media HQ Finance, cross-market operations, and opportunities to automate and improve processes at scale. You will support audits and strengthen transparency in financial operations, contributing to the company’s data-driven growth.

Pay / Benefits

• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical cover
• Reflection Days
• Shared Parental Leave
• Flexible working: 4 days per week in London office

Responsibilities

• Own monthly financial reporting and controlling for the DE3774 entity, including costs and recharges
• Prepare monthly management accounts, P&L analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations with variance explanations
• Lead rolling forecast and budget cycles; coordinate inputs with stakeholders
• Partner with HR and Payroll on headcount/salary reconciliations and journals
• Coordinate Groupe reporting requests and resolve mismatches
• Support audits and internal-control self-assessments
• Improve reporting quality, forecasting accuracy, and governance
• Coordinate end-to-end TAAG Cost+ model data collection and validation
• Manage recharge processes and ensure timely invoicing and data integrity
• Act as trusted finance partner to Global TAAG and Global Media stakeholders
• Drive process standardisation and continuous improvement across finance teams

Key requirements

• Financial controlling, FP&A, audit or accounting experience
• Management reporting, forecasting, P&L analysis, balance sheet reconciliations
• Experience in international or multi-stakeholder environments
• Exposure to cost allocations, intercompany recharges, or shared services is advantageous
• Experience coordinating remote or offshore resources is a plus

• Strong analytical thinking with large datasets
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Advanced Excel for financial modelling and data analysis
• ERP/FP&A systems experience (e.g., SAP, Hyperion)
• HFM (Hyperion Financial Management) familiarity

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