Senior Analyst, Media Business Operations

Overview
As a Media Business Operations Senior Analyst, you will be responsible for the day‑to‑day support and project management of Media Business Operations initiatives for a specific client(s). The Senior Analyst will play a central role in collaborating with Media, Media Business Operations, Accounts Payable and Client Finance teams on a daily basis. The Senior Analyst will be responsible for managing the PGD team and acting as a first source of escalation for our Analysts; delegating work and prioritizing tasks. Areas of focus include partnering with media on monthly reconciliation efforts, media buying tool support, tracking invoice reconciliation, reviewing financial data for irregularities on a regular ongoing basis, confirming proper storage of key financial documents, and striving for operational excellence. The Senior Analyst will provide regular feedback and report into the Media Business Operations Manager and assist with the management of a team of Media Business Operations Analysts.

Responsibilities

Manage monthly requests for invoices with partners

Complete invoice reconciliation upon media delivery verification

Perform invoice discrepancy resolution in a timely fashion

Provide ad‑hoc spend reporting, media billing and project support as applicable

Impart daily support to media, finance, accounts payable, and partners

Conduct weekly analysis to ensure media campaigns within client authorized budgets and ensure Insertion Order acceptance

Execute monthly media delivery process to verify delivery adheres to contracted deliverables and client expectations

Reconcile monthly campaign delivery in line with client mandated reconciliation and payment deadlines

Support media teams in monthly client billing approvals to identify areas of review to promote accuracy

Mentor, motivate and serve as escalation point for Media Business Operations Analysts

Lead bi‑weekly meetings to discuss key financial KPI’s and discrepancy resolution needs

Responsible for final reconciliation of media campaigns – quality control work of Analysts and PGD team

Promote adherence to internal audit controls and maintenance of audit documentation amongst Analysts and internal teams

Identify recurrent issues and alert Media Business Operations Manager with potential solutions

Develop documentation and train new hires and teammates on media buying tools and financial processes

Enhance existing processes for marketplace changes and efficiency gains

Qualifications

Four‑year degree

3‑4 years of experience preferred

Agency experience desired

Effective time‑management skills

Proficiency in MS Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Comfortable with technology and computers

Ability to multi‑task and show initiative

Proficient in managing numbers

Ability to delegate and prioritize efficiently

Team player

Strong leadership qualities

Detail oriented

Highly organized

Strong interpersonal skills

Self‑motivation

Innovative problem‑solver

Fiscally responsible

Candidate must be open to travel as needed

Familiarity with prompt‑based interaction and generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Google Gemini, DALL‑E, Midjourney) is a plus for tasks such as ideation, research, or content generation

Benefits and Other 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, 401(k), 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 USMTTACompliance@publicis.com.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation
USD $60,800.00 - USD $93,600.00 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant and the requirements of the position.

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