- Location
- Zurich, CH
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Finance
- Seniority
- Entry
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Education
- Bachelor
- Industry
- Marketing & Advertising
- Category
- Finance
- Role type
- Individual Contributor
- Environment
- Office
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Overview
As a Junior Controller at Publicis Groupe Switzerland, you'll support monthly and annual financial statements, collaborate on budget planning and forecasting, and monitor budgets and client profitability. You'll work with Shared Service Centers, partner agencies, and DACH teams while diving into project controlling and cost management. The role requires 1-2 years of experience in finance, strong Excel skills, and comfort in an English-speaking environment.
Description
Company Description
Publicis Groupe Switzerland is the largest communications group in Switzerland, with over 350 specialists. It brings together Leo Zürich, Leo Burnett, Saatchi & Saatchi, Prodigious, MetaDesign, Publicis Media, Zenith, Spark Foundry, Starcom, Digitas, Bagels of Berkeley, Performics, and Publicis Sapient under one roof. Through our "Power of One" strategy, our clients have seamless access to the full range of services offered by our agencies – from communication and media to data and technology. Globally, over 108,000 experts in more than 100 countries work for Publicis Groupe.
Job Description
Numbers are your strength, and you're ready to do more than just crunch them? As a Junior Controller (80 - 100%) at Publicis Groupe, you’ll work at the intersection of finance and creativity. You’ll dive deep into financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, gaining hands-on experience that will take your skills to the next level.
Responsibilities
- Support the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements – because accuracy and reliability matters
- Collaborate on budget planning and forecasting, translating data into business insights
- Monitor budgets, actuals, and client profitability – so everything adds up
- Dive into project controlling, ad hoc reports, and cost management
- Work closely with our Shared Service Center, partner agencies, and DACH teams
- Be the go-to person for finance & controlling matters within our agency teams
Qualifications
- 1 to 2 years of experience in a similar role – you’ve got the basics, now you’re ready to take the next step
- A degree in Business Administration, ideally with a focus on finance & controlling
- You enjoy working in an English-speaking environment and feel confident communicating in English! If you also speak German, that’s a great plus
- Strong Excel skills; first experience with Power BI and SAP is a great plus
- A sharp mind with a solution-oriented approach – you see challenges as opportunities
- A fast learner who thrives on understanding complex processes and making them work and continuously learn
Additional Information
- A chance to move beyond the numbers and shape the future of our agency
- A global network with great opportunities for learning and career growth
- Work Your World – work remotely from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks a year
- Big brands, exciting projects, and the chance to make an impact
- A vibrant workplace by Lake Zurich
- A team that values creativity, collaboration, and a good laugh
- Exclusive training and development programs tailored to help you grow
- Inspiring sessions, networking events, and fun get-togethers in our garden or in-house cinema
- A family-friendly environment with a strong team spirit
You bring the drive, we’ll bring the opportunity. Let’s do this!
Ready to take the next step?Upload your application (CV, cover letter, references, and diplomas) via iCims.
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About Publicis Groupe Switzerland
Publicis Groupe Switzerland is the largest communications group in Switzerland, with over 350 specialists, bringing together multiple agencies under one roof.