Job Information
Publicis Groupe Senior Associate, Client Operations in Birmingham, Michigan
Company description
Publicis Collective is a Metro Detroit Agency servicing Stellantis (formerly Fiat Chrysler Automobiles).
We live at the intersection of technology, digital, creative, CRM, analytics and media. We are driven by a common purpose, a powerful spirit, shared behaviors, and a relentless focus on our people. We are constantly challenging the status quo and redefining what’s possible for our clients.
We combine auto industry expertise, top-tier talent and unique, scalable solutions to deliver more valuable customer experiences and tangible business results.
We are driven by our values to Be Better, Be Curious, Be Open & Be Bold.
Overview
Our Client Operations Department manages client-specific operational tasks across virtually every practice area within the agency, including Strategy, Investment, HR, Finance, Invoice Reconciliation, and Agency Administration & Compliance. We centralize and standardize fundamental work required across all pieces of business as well as bring tactical and detail-oriented work streams together to find smarter, faster ways of working. We create a space for those whose strengths include being highly organized problem-solvers. We help differentiate Collective from our competitors, and provide a critical foundation to the agency.
Responsibilities
What you’ll do:
Macro Tasks
Project Management
Process Improvements
Best practice sharing
Quality assurance
Reporting & Compliance
Daily Tasks
Manage financial tasks:
Centralizing buy authorizations
Compiling ordered vs. approved reports
Preparing billing and budget documents
Answering internal & client questions related to media billing and budgets
Monitor client payment status, troubleshoot & ensure all client invoices are paid on time
Ensure compliance for tasks such as:
Managing client - specific billing procedures
Product codes and other systems work
Support Data Governance and PM compliances
Create/enforce workflows & processes such as:
Billing verification process project management
Assist with data pulls from various systems (MediaOcean, MediaTools etc.)
Maintain system hierarchies, structure and user security
Compile client-specific reporting (e.g. publisher spend, diversity reporting)
Offer administrative support, training and trouble-shooting for Media Tools and other agency systems.
Participate in and/or lead team meetings
What you’re like:
Organized, detail-oriented, good with time management, obsessed with accuracy, a strong critical thinker, and able to juggle multiple tasks.
Good at building relationships – a creative problem solver, a customer service expert, a great team player.
A strong communicator – able to write clearly, speak professionally, and translate data analysis into insights.
Excited by the idea of diving deep into data, including new technologies where benchmarks are just beginning to emerge.
Qualifications
1+ year experience in planning, operations, finance, project management or data analysis, preferably in a media agency or advertising agency
Bachelor’s Degree, preferably with a concentration in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, Advertising, Marketing, Communications, Applied Mathematics or related
The ability to rock the Microsoft Office suite, particularly PPT and XLS (where filtering, pivoting, and charts and graphs building are key)
Quantitative and analytical skills, yet willingness to embrace a role that requires a mix of art and science.
Experience developing and presenting your thoughts and ideas.
Flexible and able to adapt to change in a fast-paced and constantly-changing environment
Brave voices who will suggest new ideas and challenge the status quo, but can also help carry out the smart ideas of others.
Someone who likes to thrive on a team, yet can also meet tight deadlines on independent assignments.
A team player who enjoys learning, and is willing to lean in to new opportunities…with a smile.
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 USMSTACompliance@publicis.com.
Compensation Range: $49,305 - $62,300. 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. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility 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 01/31/2025
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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