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CoLab is a fully integrated, cross-discipline team that provides best-in-class services in a fluid and modular way. With our clients at the center, we create brand movement at the speed of people’s lives by connecting real-time data with world-class creative, content, and media in service of growth and Return on investment.

CoLab is a “power of one” solution, encompassing data, media, and production. By drawing from across the vast Publicis Groupe network, we are uniquely positioned to deliver innovation and specialized skills to our clients, as well as enriching opportunities and inclusive benefits to our employees. We pride ourselves on combining the atmosphere of a startup company with the stability and experience of a global leader.

CoLab is a fully coordinated, cross-discipline team delivering outstanding services in a flexible and modular manner. With clients at the core, we build brand momentum quickly by linking real-time data with premier creative, content, and media to drive growth and return on investment.

CoLab is a single, comprehensive solution that includes data, media, and production. We draw from the extensive Publicis Groupe network to provide innovation and specialized expertise to our clients. Our employees benefit from rewarding opportunities and inclusive advantages. We combine a startup's dynamic environment with the reliability and knowledge of a global leader.

The Senior Business Manager reports to the Associate Director of Business Management and plays a key role in supporting the financial stability of our client partnerships. You’ll collaborate with Client Services and Project Management to manage budgets, guide financial tracking and forecasting, and ensure efficient billing and job administration.

This role is ideal for a highly organized, strategic problem solver who flourishes in a fast-paced agency setting. You’ll contribute financial insight, cooperation, and forward-thinking problem-solving to deliver clarity and accountability, fostering strong client connections and agency expansion.

• Partner closely with Client Services and Project Management to manage client budgets, lead weekly budget tracking and forecasting discussions, and ensure accurate billing, invoicing, and revenue recognition.
• Lead all aspects of the Finance Analyst team, guiding job creation and maintenance, expense approvals, time transfers, troubleshooting timesheets, and ensuring standardized documentation and reporting practices.
• Maintain and update financial trackers, including weekly burn reports, invoicing, forecasting, and non-billable reporting, while ensuring all month-end close activities are accurate, complete, and timely.
• Lead client budget calls and internal staffing discussions, helping to determine team staffing needs in partnership with Project Management and account leadership.
• Support scope negotiation with procurement and provide strategic analyses or ad hoc reporting to Finance Management, offering insights that help drive business decisions.
• Serve as a proactive problem solver and trusted financial partner, answering questions from clients, vendors, and internal teams, and providing clarity, accountability, and actionable guidance.
• Present financial insights, key project updates, and initiatives to internal collaborators and the broader Publicis Health Finance community, ensuring transparency and alignment across offices.

• Bachelor’s degree required, with a background in finance, accounting, business, or a related rigor
• Advanced Excel proficiency, including budgeting, forecasting, revenue recognition, and client profitability analysis
• 5+ years of proven experience in agency finance or business management
• Strategic problem solver who can quickly assess financial risks and opportunities and guide account teams toward sound decisions
• Strong communicator and relationship builder, able to partner closely with account leadership, PMs, and senior agency collaborators
• Highly self-directed, with the ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities in a fast-paced, fast paced environment
• Fast learner who adapts easily to new financial systems, reporting tools, and agency processes
• Exceptionally organized and diligent, with experience managing monthly close cycles, reconciliations, and financial reviews

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.

Compensation Range: $75,050.00 - $120,159.00 Annually. 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 3/11/26.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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