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 specific client(s). The role includes collaborating with Media, Media Business Operations, Accounts Payable and Client Finance teams daily, managing the PGD team, and acting as a first source of escalation for analysts. Key focus areas are monthly reconciliation with media, media buying tool support, invoice reconciliation, financial data review for irregularities, proper storage of key financial documents, and operational excellence. You will provide regular feedback and report to the Media Business Operations Manager and assist with managing a team of Media Business Operations Analysts.
Responsibilities

Day to day your role includes:
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‑motivator
Innovative problem solver
Fiscally responsible
Candidate must be open to travel as needed
Familiarity with prompt‑based interaction and commonly used generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Google Gemini) is a plus
Benefits

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), parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.
Compensation

Compensation Range: USD $60,800.00 – USD $93,600.00 annually.
EEO Statement

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

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