Financial Analyst

Company Description PHM is the leading health media agency in the US, built for the modern healthcare experience. Here, industry depth meets media scale, where data becomes direction, where creativity and storytelling bring truth to life, and where orchestration replaces fragmentation. Dedicated to making brands discovered, PHM redefines what media can do through data, content, and creativity. Because in modern healthcare, the brands that are found are the ones that lead. And when brands lead, advantage follows. Go deeper. Be found. Overview Position Summary Position suitable for a highly motivated, precise, detail-oriented, service-focused individual who will monitor financial health on multiple clients. The Financial Analyst position supports client teams by managing a long sheet, which tracks budget, spend, run rate, recognized revenue and forecast. Also responsible for the execution of billing and receivables as well as to highlight key issues and exposure items that may impact profitability. The Financial Analyst will also prepare journal entries and prep and present client-specific reporting, be involved in process improvement projects and ad hoc reporting in support of business needs. The Financial analyst should be a self-starter, with strong written and personal communication skills. This position also requires the ability to sift through and present data in a clear and compelling way. Detailed Description Responsible for managing client long sheets (budget, spend, run rate, revenue), and develop and understanding of project lifecycle and project types in relation and their effects on budgets and spendResponsible for maintenance of client rate cards Review key financial metrics and proactively resolve issues (unpaid invoices, inactive activities, persuasive evidence, unbilled, A/R, Gross Margin, Contribution margin) Initiate routine and non-routine journal entries to ensure an accurate categorization of reserves/absorptions, allocations and appropriate WIP maintenance Responsible for timely and accurate client billing, and the collection of support documentation as neededCoordinate with a billing coordinator, in some casesCalculate run rates to monitor and manage financial progress against budgetsRun percent complete meetings and accurately track revenue recognitionAbility to manipulate large data sets and transform for analytical useGenerate and distribute system reports. Analyze data and provide commentary as appropriate. Highlight potential issues and recommend possible solutionsUnderstand requests, question or suggest alternatives when appropriateAbility to explain and translate finance reports/documents to client teams/regional staffShow judgment on when to elevate issues/requests and when to resolve independentlySuggest process improvements to benefit CapabilityInitiative, responsibility and follow through for “owned” work a mustLeverage Capability resources to resolve issuesPrioritize and streamline tasks to ensure accuracy and efficiencies Qualifications Basic knowledge of Microsoft OfficeProficiency with Excel (including Pivot Tables)Familiarity using financial reporting systems (PeopleSoft, SAP)Understanding of accounting concepts (debits/credits, revenue recognition, reserves/absorptions)Interpersonal skills necessary to build strong partnerships and communicate with diverse groups agency-wideStrong attention to detail with the ability to multitaskAccountability and flexibility a mustAbility to work in a fast paced environmentStrong organization and communication skills Positive team player attitude Minimum of one - two years of professional experience in a Finance or Accounting positionBachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Additional Information Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” 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 USMTTACompliance@publicis.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation Range: USD $40,280.00 - USD $59,553.00/Annually. 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. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 11/9/2026.