Media Finance & Operations Lead

Publicis Groupe ANZJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

1 day ago

Job description

Overview

As a Finance & Operations Lead in the Investment team, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the financial and operational support functions that contribute to the success of our Trading & Investment team. This position requires a person with a strong background in media administration & operations, finance systems, and exceptional attention to detail. The role will also work with the agency Business Unit Directors, Strategists, Planners and Buyers ensuring accuracy, adherence to client requests, and fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.

Responsibilities

Operational Excellence

Drive the investment team’s operational excellence working to ensure we deliver the highest levels of trading compliance, governance, processes and workflows.
Conduct regular team meetings to review progress, discuss challenges, and strategise on improvements.
Implement operational changes, leverage our Publicis tools and platforms to drive efficiency within the Investment team.

Financial Oversight

Oversee the reconciliation of invoice discrepancies by pro-actively communicating with external partners and planning & buying teams.

Monitor variances between planned and invoice amounts using Salesforce and Planner / Buyer input, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.

Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding client financial information and media plans.

Process Optimisation

Implement and optimise procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy in processing and clearing invoices.

Streamline workflows and identify opportunities for improvement in financial systems and tools.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance overall operational efficiency.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with expertise in operations and finance.

Previous experience in a media operations or finance role.

Technical proficiency, particularly with Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Familiarity with technology tools such as Salesforce etc.

Additional Information

Characteristics of Successful Finance & Operations Lead

Leadership Skills

Ability to inspire and lead a team to achieve common goals.

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions under pressure.

Organizational Skills

Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.

Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Communication

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to collaborate successfully with internal and external stakeholders.

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Demonstrated willingness to take ownership of tasks and drive initiatives independently.

Dedication to the role and commitment to long-term growth within the position.

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