Financial Planning & Analysis Director

Company Description

Powered locally and aligned globally, Publicis Production EMEA Hub forms the regional backbone of Publicis Production. With over 1.200 talented professionals based in the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, the UK, and Mauritius, we enable smarter, faster, and more connected content delivery for global brands. Our integrated capabilities include post and primary production, versioning, commerce, web development, CRM, and language services. As part of the global Publicis Production network, our mission is to transform production into a true growth driver. By combining tech, data, automation, and AI, we deliver intelligent content at scale. We are proud to power Publicis Groupe's ambition to build the world's best global integrated production offering.

Job Description

We are looking for FP&A Director to support the Publicis Production EMEA Hub including both revenue and delivery entities across several markets (Poland, Hungary, Republic Czeck and Mauritius), reporting directly to the CFO of EMEA Hub. Close cooperation with senior leadership across finance and business teams and collaborates with Global Production stakeholders. Key business partner and trusted advisor to the CFO, contributing to strategic decision-making and ensuring high-quality financial planning, analysis, and performance management across the Hub. 

 

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate annual budgeting process across the Hub and relevant entities, covering revenue, headcount, and cost base.  
• Lead monthly reforecasting process, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely submission. 
• Take ownership of revenue forecasting and pipeline tracking, working closely with business leaders to ensure realistic and data-driven outlooks. 
• Drive regular performance reviews, identifying risks, opportunities, and key drivers of financial performance. 
• Provide clear analysis and insights to support decision-making at leadership level.  
• Act as a business partner to commercial and operational stakeholders, supporting client profitability, pricing, and resource planning. 
• Oversee and analyse client profitability and operational efficiency, including utilisation and cost optimisation opportunities. 
• Support headcount and personnel cost analysis, including tracking of fixed and variable cost base. 
• Prepare executive-level reporting and presentations for CFO, leadership team, and global stakeholders. 
• Act as a key point of contact for regional and global finance teams, ensuring alignment and consistency of financial data. 
• Contribute to financial governance and control processes, including audit-related activities and compliance requirements. 
• Identify and drive improvements in FP&A processes, tools, and reporting quality. 
• Support the CFO in strategic initiatives and projects (including transformation, cost optimisation, and business growth initiatives). 
• Provide coverage for CFO responsibilities when required, ensuring continuity in financial leadership and decision-making. 
• Deliver ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as required. 

Qualifications

• Significant experience in FP&A, commercial finance, or finance business partnering.
• Strong understanding of accounting concepts, financial planning, and performance management.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills, with ability to work with complex datasets. 
• Strong analytical mindset combined with commercial awareness.
• Ability to operate effectively in a multi-entity / regional environment. 
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including exposure to senior leadership. 
• Fluent English, with the ability to communicate confidently with senior regional and global stakeholders.
• High level of ownership, proactivity, and problem-solving capability.
• Experience with finance systems (e.g., SAP, Hyperion). 
• Agency / services / project-based business experience is an advantage. 
• Professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) preferred. 
• Marketing/production agency background will be a strong plus. 

Additional Information

We offer the following:

• Opportunity to develop in a stable company with an established position in the market.
• Extensive range of online training courses in cooperation with reputable market partners.
• Opportunity to participate in international and local development projects and programmes.
• International working environment.
• Attractive package of non-wage benefits (medical care, the Nais benefit platform, life insurance program, Pet insurance, recreation allowance, access to the Marcel international training platform, etc.).
• High working flexibility (we work in a hybrid model, with predominance of home office).
• Work Your World – opportunity to work from any place in the world for 6 weeks a year and access to the Home Swap Home internal platform.
• Friendly and casual working atmosphere in a close-knit team filled with positive energy.

At Publicis Groupe, we value diversity and invite all candidates to apply, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, religion or lack thereof, origin or disability.