**Company description** Publicis Groupe is not just a company you work for; it’s a platform for you to take your talent to the world. If you want to help change the world, ideas alone are not enough. Real impact can only come from having meaningful access to a world of knowledge, people and resources. At Publicis Groupe, you are connected to our global network, intelligence, tools, clients, brands and 80,000 brilliant minds with expertise in data, technology, media, strategy, creativity and business transformation, all literally at your fingertips. Go ahead, the world is waiting. Publicis Groupe is the third largest communications group in the world. Founded in Paris in 1926, we are present in more than 100 countries as leaders in marketing, communication, and digital business transformation. Two of its biggest solution hubs in Singapore - Publicis Communications and Publicis Media & Digital. Publicis Communications, the creative communications hub of the Publicis Groupe, is a collective of the most passionate, purposeful, and progressive creative agencies in Singapore. They are Publicis Worldwide, Leo Burnett, Saatchi & Saatchi, Prodigious, and MSL. Publicis Media & Digital, which is comprised of global media agency brands Starcom, Zenith, Spark Foundry, and Performics, is powered by digital-first, data-driven global practices that together, help our clients navigate the modern media landscape. Our two other solution hubs, Publicis Sapient and Publicis Commerce, empower businesses to embrace digital transformation and equip them with a total commerce experience. **Overview** We are seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our SEA team. This role will mainly be involved in monthly closing of P&L and Balance Sheet, check financial information submitted by markets and extract/consolidate regional financial data. This role supports Regional FC and AFM to deliver key financial reporting requirements and to ensure analytical processes are positioned to provide accurate and timely data to the management team. **Responsibilities** + Perform monthly financial closing, including AP/AR functions + Check market submissions and coordinate with them to ensure accurate and timely reporting + Reconcile transactions by comparing and correcting data + Track and determine accuracy of reports by analyzing actual results in comparison with forecasts + Prepare & submit consolidated regional financial data during monthly reporting, forecast & budget cycles + Ensure data completeness and report opportunities in Salesforce. + Assist in financial data extraction for business and management team + Attend to regional queries and work with markets to provide explanations + Assist in Adhoc projects as needed and additional duties as assigned **Qualifications** + Qualified accountant – strong accounting & control background + At least 5-8 years of relevant working experience. Any prior experience in the Media or service industry would be a plus + Strong business acumen with good analytical skills + Proficient in spreadsheets, MS Office and financial software applications, preferably to have knowledge in SAP and Hyperion + Strong organizational skills and “hands on” approach with attention to detail. + Ability to handle work efficiently and with strong commitment to timelines / deadlines + Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse groups + Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously + Strong collaboration skills to engage all levels of the organization with credibility + Excellent written and verbal communication skills