**Company description** Publicis Sapient is a digital transformation partner helping established organizations get to their future, digitally enabled state, both in the way they work and the way they serve their customers. We help unlock value through a start-up mindset and modern methods, fusing strategy, consulting, and customer experience with agile engineering and problem-solving creativity. United by our core values and our purpose of helping people thrive in the brave pursuit of next, our 20,000+ people in 53 offices around the world combine experience across technology, data sciences, consulting, and customer obsession to accelerate our clients’ businesses through designing the products and services their customers truly value. **Overview** **Senior Associate Finance** The FP&A Senior Associate is responsible for assisting the FP&A UK Market Lead with the financial analysis and reporting of the UK P&L's. This includes coordinating with the Controllership team related to revenue recognition and month end close processes. Flexibility with working across multiple functions including finance, client teams, and office management; they will assist with preparation of forecast and budget, in addition to analyzing monthly, quarterly, and annual performance. A successful candidate will have the ability to manage multiple/concurrent projects, adapt to changing business requirements in a fast pace work environment, a comfort level in interacting with all levels of the organization including senior management, an inquisitive and curious nature, and a commitment to delivering financial solutions that balance business needs with regional and corporate obligations. **Key Areas of Responsibilities** + Assist FP&A Market Lead with the Groupe Reporting requirement of Commit, Reforecast, CPR. + Work with the Client finance team to ensure that revenue variances are reported accuratly and that forecast submissions align with latest Client Finance data. + Groupe CPR reporting in HFM taking the client margin from Herald and mapping into HFM for Groupe reporting. + Reviewing & scrutinizing actual client margins, investigating any variances vs forecast with Client Finance. + Support Regional Finance Lead to co-ordinate all information gathering including KPI and other metrics + Ensures business is running smoothly and efficiently in terms of financial processes and operations + Creates and delivers management reports on key initiatives, metrics, opportunities and risks. + Ensure accurate and timely submission of all reports in compliance with Group’s deadline. + Ad hoc analysis, projects, and other duties as assigned + Monthly, Quarterly and Annual financial analysis (Budget, Forecast and Actuals) + Partner with the regional and local Controllership teams in monthly and quarterly closes to understand and be able to explain all significant variances to budget/forecast + Collaborate with the controllership team to ensure that the forecast is updated with current actual costs and appropriate forecast expenditure. + Tracking weekly revenue guidance, detailing variances to previous week & forecast, for UK CFO. **Qualifications & Experience** + 3+ years of experience within FP&A or Financial/Management Reporting + Part Qualified/Qualified Chartered Accountant + Agency / consulting experience preferred + Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially in MS Excel and PowerPoint. + Knowledge of Hyperion and/SAP + Committed, detail oriented, self-starter with strong problem solving and excellent interpersonal skills + Communication skills to clearly and accurately convey metrics and analysis to management levels. + Ability to manage multiple projects / initiatives on tight schedules and timelines + Attention to detail and strong analytical, solution-oriented thinking + Enjoys working in a fast paced, dynamic environment **Additional information** + An inclusive workplace that promotes diversity and collaboration. + Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities. + Competitive compensation and benefits package. + Flexibility to support work-life balance. + Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family. + Generous paid leave and holidays. + Wellness program and employee assistance. As part of our dedication to an inclusive and diverse workforce, Publicis Sapient is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hiring@publicis.sapient.com