Junior Financial Analyst

About this role

## Company Description

Publicis is an omni-channel communications agency with over 600 employees across our Canadian operations. The office is the largest in our industry in Canada and boasts talent across various disciplines of marketing and advertising expertise. Publicis carries a balanced split of Canadian, U.S. and Global clients for which we are Agency of Record.  Publicis supports a range of D&I actions through our Driving Change team as well as giving back to the community through a long-standing participation in the Out of the Cold Program. With a strong, active and familial culture, Pub United is the agency’s social club, hosting events as wide reaching as Curling, Trivia Nights and more.

## Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented, growth focused Junior Financial Analyst to join the Finance team. Reporting to the Finance Director, this role is responsible for income statement financial reporting, analysis, and core accounting support, while contributing to budgeting, forecasting, and overall business performance insights.

The Analyst will work closely with the finance team to support decision-making, monitor financial performance, and ensure accuracy and integrity of financial results.

## Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reporting, including revenue analysis, accruals (deferred and accrued revenue and expense), and variance commentary
• Analyse financial results to identify and communicate trends impacting finance performance
• Support monthly forecasting and annual budgeting processes for assigned business units
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Partner with business leadership to review results, provide insights, and support decision-making
• Deliver ad hoc financial analysis and respond to evolving business needs
• Support audit requirements and ensure adherence to internal controls and policies
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, processes...