Financial Analyst in Toronto, Ontario

Company description

Publicis is an omni-channel communications agency with over 600 employees across our Canadian operations. The office is the largest in our industry in Canada and boasts talent across various disciplines of marketing and advertising expertise. Publicis carries a balanced split of Canadian, U.S. and Global clients for which we are Agency of Record. Publicis supports a range of D&I actions through our Driving Change team as well as giving back to the community through a long-standing participation in the Out of the Cold Program. With a strong, active and familial culture, Pub United is the agency’s social club, hosting events as wide reaching as Curling, Trivia Nights and more.

Overview

The successful candidate will manage financial analysis for a number of brands, reporting to the Sr. Financial Analyst. Tasks include corporate accounting controls, reporting, budgets, forecasts, financial analyses, client compensation modelling and tracking and WIP, Accrued Revenue and Deferred Income.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly financial revenue and overhead report

• Analyze and prepare all revenue and overhead accruals

• Maintain client compensation chart and review existing financial analysis to evaluate client performance.

• Prepare monthly forecasts for all client revenues and overheads.

• Collaborate with year-end and mid-year internal auditors

• Work with Brand Directors, line of business Management to review actual results and forecasts, and “special” client requests

• Various tasks as assigned by the Sr. Financial Analyst

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (CPA not required, but a plus) 3-5 years related corporate accounting experience (media/advertising agency, PR firm, or related industry a strong asset)

• Excellent analytical/quantitative skills with great attention to detail Strong interpersonal, written communication and organizational skills.

• Strong MS Excel skills required – ability to create and use pivot tables necessary SAP knowledge would be an advantage but not necessary

• Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines Highly motivated, self-starter, able to multi-task and work well under pressure

Additional information

Publicis Canada is committed to building a diverse workforce representative of our community. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply. If you require a specific accommodation please contact Human Resources.