Total 8 finance executive job vacancies in NSW - Sydney - Northern Sydney & Central Coast

SENIOR PLANNING EXECUTIVE

OUR VISION 
Spark Foundry. Famously Effective. Not one or the other, both. The thrill of the idea made better still by the pride of watching it work. A magnetic combination. Attracting clients that become advocates and talent, driven to deliver. Award winning and business changing. But a vision cannot be realized without the right ingredients.

You need diverse thinkers and diverse thinking. We call this Allsorts. This helps us tackle obstacles through different disciplines and perspectives. You need to thrive on the belief that great ideas are only great if they work. It’s not enough to be new, or cool, or interesting. Our solutions need to drive a business result. Everything else is vanity. You need to embrace both the art and the evidence. Right and left. Imagination and activation. Insight and technology. Big ideas, forensically measured.

All that while being a good human? Sound like you? Sound like where you’d like to be? We’d love to meet you.

OUR VALUES

• Allsorts – We believe it takes Allsorts to get magical work. Diverse thinkers and diverse thinking. In what we do and who we are.
• Art and Evidence – Great ideas are only great ideas if they work. We believe it takes both Art and Evidence to thrive in the industry today. It’s one thing to dream it but another to prove it and it’s only great if you can do both.
• Royalty Makes Loyalty – There is a return on treating clients and partners like royalty. Nurturing clients’ businesses, listening to their needs and delivering excellence at every step allows us to build lasting and rewarding relationships.
• Good Humans - Decency in everything we do. Be a Good Human, Always. No matter who you are or who you think you are.

ROLE PURPOSE

The purpose of the Senior Planning Executive role is to autonomously plan and implement client campaigns - they are ultimately accountable for the delivery of all client activity. They will help guide the delivery of communication plans and management of digital and offline campaigns from buying and implementation through to reporting and the delivery of holistic campaign learnings. The Senior Planning Executive is to work in collaboration with the wider Spark team to deliver integrated and creative plans that considers all vehicles (display, SEM, SEO, Social) and mainstream media at every possible opportunity. The Senior Planning Executive ensures attention to detail in all facets of their work and will take accountability for any errors that occur.

WHAT BENEFITS DOES SPARK OFFER?

Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family, recent winner of the Employer of Choice Awards and one of the world’s most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses. You can learn more about us at www.publicisgroupeanz.com.

Enjoy all the perks that come with our network offering:

• A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting Physical, Mindful and Financial wellbeing.
• A creative, lively and rewarding office environment where people love working with each other, supported by our Publicis Liberté flexibility approach “working your way, with us!”
• Access to our Global AI Platform, Marcel, connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network.
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform Marcel Classes.
• A culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through our Career Conversations program.
• A committed Diversity, Equality and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva! Women, Égalité, enABLE, EmbRACE and Ecologique committees.
• Leave benefits including Birthday Leave, Flexible Public Holidays, and an additional 5 days of leave (after 2 years of service).
• Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year.
• Parental leave policy with up to 18 weeks (based on tenure) paid primary carer leave, secondary carer swap and Cub Care leave.
• Access to counsellors, psychologists and professionals through Sonder - an all-in-on digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological, medical & safety needs.
• Proud partners of Diversity Council Australia, Pride in Diversity, Family Friendly Workplaces, Supply Nation and the Australian Disability Network.

KEY DUTIES

Internal relationship management

• Maintain relationships with internal teams and partner agencies in ways to benefit clients and Spark to achieve their business objectives.
• Work in collaboration with the relevant internal resources and the Client Manager to create effective cross channel communication plans.
• Search for new, innovative and relevant communications ideas and present these to internal teams.
• Actively contribute to weekly (internal and external) WIP meetings, to raise potential issues within your client portfolio well in advance of the ‘boiling point’ for an issue.

Media planning and implementation

• Create clear and coherent plans that assist client’s business objectives (e.g. timing, budget and business requirements).
• Be experts of the properties and capabilities of each medium's primary strengths and weaknesses.

Assist Activations team through partner briefings and negotiations

• Work with Activations team for partner briefings and response evaluations, providing feedback to partners.
• Drive negotiations for clients with publishers and secure additional incentives over and above entitlements.
• Keep pace with market knowledge that will aid negotiations with publishers.

Campaign analysis and optimisation

• Monitor and optimise campaigns regularly to ensure maximum budget is spent and campaigns are performing as effectively and efficiently as possible.
• Clearly demonstrate and report how campaign results relate to the strategic intent of the campaign and have achieved agreed objectives.
• Identify and recommend optimisation opportunities and ensure those optimisations are taken place promptly and correctly.
• Guide the creation of post campaign reports to demonstrate media performance, market conditions, tangible insights and recommendations for future campaigns.

Campaign management & finance processes

• Reconcile campaign delivery and ensure the final delivered plan reflects billings.
• Check proformas each month during invoicing time and initiate any changes that may be required.
• Maintain accurate budget and spend management of campaigns.
• Detail all campaign finance changes across media plans and systems.
• Complete final buy documents and enter rates into trading sheets after every bought plan - Advise team of any savings that can be reinvested or returned.

Competitor & market analysis

• Proactively completes regular and continuous analysis of competitor activity, market trends, economic issues and other factors effecting buys.
• Sources content and provide relevant insights for inclusion within competitor and market reviews and other ad-hoc client requests.

Mentoring coordinators/executives

• Develop, train and delegate effectively with clear instructions and detailed list of expected deliverables.
• Set good example for the team and ensure they have all the tools and information they need to perform their jobs well.
• Motivate them through personal influence, enthusiasm, creativity and energy.

YOUR SKILLS & WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3 years experience in a media planning related role across digital and offline channels.
• Preferably higher education qualifications.
• Have a full knowledge and experience using the following tools: eTAM, BMD, Roy Morgan, EMMA, eRAM, Nielsen, Sizmek and/or DCM, Move, AQX Fusion.
• Expert knowledge of the Australian media landscape.
• Expert across the following Office platforms: Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Excellent experience to evaluate and manipulate data, extracting insights for reporting.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Develops professional relationships with media partners, clients and other relevant stakeholders.
• Attention to detail that is second to none.
• Confident and engaging people, presentation and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the aptitude to juggle multiple priorities.
• Has a curious nature with a willingness for continuous learning and progression.
• Sound planning, project management and time management skills.

WHAT DOES LIFE AT SPARK LOOK LIKE?

We offer progressive flexible working options to everyone at all levels – It’s not a policy. It’s behaviour led and reinforced through our values. Mental health and wellbeing is something we take seriously – It’s championed by our own people internally and is a regular conversation. We have a lot of fun – Even in this virtual world, we are constantly looking at reinventing how we connect with each other.

If you don’t tick every box in this ad, please don’t rule yourself out. Research suggests that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, fearlessness, and integrity, rather than ticking boxes – so if this role resonates with you, please apply.

Diversity. Inclusion. Equity. More than just words, these are part of our DNA. At Publicis Groupe we are committed to the inclusion and recognition of all people; regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status and religious affiliation. We believe that to deliver the best solutions to our clients, our people need to reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate in. We value diversity and the skills, knowledge and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions. 

Uniqueness is powerful; without it we wouldn’t be where we are today. So be you – we like it that way. 

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for people with disability or those that require additional support throughout the application process.  If you need any assistance or adjustments, please contact us via [email protected] - your personal information will be kept confidential.

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

OUR VISION 
Spark Foundry. Famously Effective. Not one or the other, both. The thrill of the idea made better still by the pride of watching it work. A magnetic combination. Attracting clients that become advocates and talent, driven to deliver. Award winning and business changing. But a vision cannot be realized without the right ingredients.

You need diverse thinkers and diverse thinking. We call this Allsorts. This helps us tackle obstacles through different disciplines and perspectives. You need to thrive on the belief that great ideas are only great if they work. It’s not enough to be new, or cool, or interesting. Our solutions need to drive a business result. Everything else is vanity. You need to embrace both the art and the evidence. Right and left. Imagination and activation. Insight and technology. Big ideas, forensically measured.

All that while being a good human? Sound like you? Sound like where you’d like to be? We’d love to meet you.

OUR VALUES

• Allsorts – We believe it takes Allsorts to get magical work. Diverse thinkers and diverse thinking. In what we do and who we are.

• Art and Evidence – Great ideas are only great ideas if they work. We believe it takes both Art and Evidence to thrive in the industry today. It’s one thing to dream it but another to prove it and it’s only great if you can do both.

• Royalty Makes Loyalty – There is a return on treating clients and partners like royalty. Nurturing clients’ businesses, listening to their needs and delivering excellence at every step allows us to build lasting and rewarding relationships.

• Good Humans - Decency in everything we do. Be a Good Human, Always. No matter who you are or who you think you are.

   

ROLE PURPOSE

Haleon is a world-leading consumer health company with a purpose to deliver better everyday health with humanity. It has leading brands like Panadol, Voltaren, Centrum and Sensodyne. You will be accountable for making a real difference in our clients’ business—and our own. 

The Account Executive provides mid-level assistance in the Accounts and Performance area. This role allows for development opportunities within client servicing, account management and hands-on learning for a variety of tools & platforms. Additionally, there are opportunities to develop into the digital and offline media space. 

WHAT BENEFITS DOES SPARK OFFER?

Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family, recent winner of the Employer of Choice Awards and one of the world’s most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses. You can learn more about us at www.publicisgroupeanz.com.

Enjoy all the perks that come with our network offering:

• A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting Physical, Mindful and Financial wellbeing.

• A creative, lively and rewarding office environment where people love working with each other, supported by our Publicis Liberté flexibility approach “working your way, with us!”

• Access to our Global AI Platform, Marcel, connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network.

• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform Marcel Classes.

• A culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through our Career Conversations program.

• A committed Diversity, Equality and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva! Women, Égalité, enABLE, EmbRACE and Ecologique committees.

• Leave benefits including Birthday Leave, Flexible Public Holidays, and an additional 5 days of leave (after 2 years of service).

• Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year.

• Parental leave policy with up to 18 weeks (based on tenure) paid primary carer leave, secondary carer swap and Cub Care leave.

• Access to counsellors, psychologists and professionals through Sonder - an all-in-on digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological, medical & safety needs.

• Proud partners of Diversity Council Australia, Pride in Diversity, Family Friendly Workplaces, Supply Nation and the Australian Disability Network.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

EXECUTION

• Management of Lumina (media plan system), input buys and actualisations.
• Owning the PO tracker, helping to load into BMD, invoice and account queries etc.
• Overflow work for search, social and programmatic – opportunity to learn in these areas from local experts.
• Monthly reporting assistance to the digital managers – bridge the gap between PGD (offshore resource) and managers.
• Assistance to campaign implementation across digital and offline channels.
• Admin assistance on exciting digital content partnerships with key partners such as Mamamia, News.com.au and Spotify.
• Administrating ‘The Observatory’ – assisting in the uploading of documents and ensuring compliance for research etc.
• Monthly reporting and dashboard assistance to deliver key learning to client brand teams.

TEAM & COMMUNICATION

• Developing strong working relationships with:
• Clients - Learn how to build strong relationships with the Haleon Digital team and ensure there is an effective working relationship between client and agency.
• Digital Activation Team - Work with the specialists within the Digital Activation Team (eCommerce, Programmatic, Social & Search) to ensure high quality output.
• Account Service Team - Build strong relationships with the Account Service Team to ensure that workflow between teams is effective and collaborative + Assist in all client communications and foster strong relationships with Haleon.

YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Preferably a degree or higher education qualifications.

• Minimum 1-2 years experience in a media buying and/or media planning role at an agency across digital and/or offline channels .

• Someone who is keen to learn and grow their knowledge both in the digital/offline space and in the client servicing department.

WHAT DOES LIFE AT SPARK LOOK LIKE?

We offer progressive flexible working options to everyone at all levels – It’s not a policy. It’s behaviour led and reinforced through our values. Mental health and wellbeing is something we take seriously – It’s championed by our own people internally and is a regular conversation. We have a lot of fun – Even in this virtual world, we are constantly looking at reinventing how we connect with each other.

If you don’t tick every box in this ad, please don’t rule yourself out. Research suggests that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, fearlessness, and integrity, rather than ticking boxes – so if this role resonates with you, please apply.

Diversity. Inclusion. Equity. More than just words, these are part of our DNA. At Publicis Groupe we are committed to the inclusion and recognition of all people; regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status and religious affiliation. We believe that to deliver the best solutions to our clients, our people need to reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate in. We value diversity and the skills, knowledge and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions. 

Uniqueness is powerful; without it we wouldn’t be where we are today. So be you – we like it that way. 

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for people with disability or those that require additional support throughout the application process.  If you need any assistance or adjustments, please contact us via [email protected] - your personal information will be kept confidential.

DIGITAL ACTIVATION EXECUTIVE 

OUR VISION 
Spark Foundry. Famously Effective. Not one or the other, both. The thrill of the idea made better still by the pride of watching it work. A magnetic combination. Attracting clients that become advocates and talent, driven to deliver. Award winning and business changing. But a vision cannot be realized without the right ingredients.

You need diverse thinkers and diverse thinking. We call this Allsorts. This helps us tackle obstacles through different disciplines and perspectives. You need to thrive on the belief that great ideas are only great if they work. It’s not enough to be new, or cool, or interesting. Our solutions need to drive a business result. Everything else is vanity. You need to embrace both the art and the evidence. Right and left. Imagination and activation. Insight and technology. Big ideas, forensically measured.

All that while bring a good human? Sound like you? Sound like where you’d like to be? We’d love to meet you.

OUR VALUES

• Allsorts – We believe it takes Allsorts to get magical work. Diverse thinkers and diverse thinking. In what we do and who we are.
• Art and Evidence – Great ideas are only great ideas if they work. We believe it takes both Art and Evidence to thrive in the industry today. It’s one thing to dream it but another to prove it and it’s only great if you can do both.
• Royalty Makes Loyalty – There is a return on treating clients and partners like royalty. Nurturing clients’ businesses, listening to their needs and delivering excellence at every step allows us to build lasting and rewarding relationships.
• Good Humans - Decency in everything we do. Be a Good Human, Always. No matter who you are or who you think you are.

WHAT BENEFITS DOES SPARK OFFER?

Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family, recent winner of the Employer of Choice Awards and one of the world’s most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses. You can learn more about us at www.publicisgroupeanz.com.

Enjoy all the perks that come with our network offering:

• A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting Physical, Mindful and Financial wellbeing.
• A creative, lively and rewarding office environment where people love working with each other, supported by our Publicis Liberté flexibility approach “working your way, with us!”
• Access to our Global AI Platform, Marcel, connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network.
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform Marcel Classes.
• A culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through our Career Conversations program.
• A committed Diversity, Equality and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva! Women, Égalité, enABLE, EmbRACE and Ecologique committees.
• Leave benefits including Birthday Leave, Flexible Public Holidays, and an additional 5 days of leave (after 2 years of service).
• Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year.
• Parental leave policy with up to 18 weeks (based on tenure) paid primary carer leave, secondary carer swap and Cub Care leave.
• Access to counsellors, psychologists and professionals through Sonder - an all-in-on digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological, medical & safety needs.
• Proud partners of Diversity Council Australia, Pride in Diversity, Family Friendly Workplaces, Supply Nation and the Australian Disability Network.

ROLE PURPOSE

The Digital Activation Executive is to ensure that clients’ investment delivers against their business objectives whilst also building strong relationships with them. They are also responsible for supporting, coaching and training the Coordinators and Executives in the team ensuring their outputs meet expectations.

The role will work closely with their Managers and Directors to ensure best in class Paid Search and Paid Social solutions are delivered to clients.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Campaign Implementation

• Full ownership of day-to-day workflow on the client. Engaging Manager/Directors when required, ensuring no basic errors and strong performance. This includes:
  • Reviewing and answering to client briefs. Ensuring smooth implementation and delivery of Google and Facebook campaigns.
  • Full accountability for the accuracy of implementation within your team, and ensuring campaigns deliver against client KPIs.
  • Full accountability for the accuracy of reporting, with the development of clear insights, ensuring the client has a clear knowledge of the impact of their investment on their business.

Client

• Works autonomously to meet client objectives & deliverables.
• Full accountability for ensuring we are in the best possible position to hit designated client’s business KPIs.
• Focused on building strong professional relationship with the client.
• Ownership of the client's roadmaps.
   

Team & Communication

• Excellent communication skills with close monitoring & escalation of issues in a timely manner.
• Managing Executives & Coordinators on a day to day basis - educates & motivates to help develop skills and responsibilities.
• Working closely with Managers and Directors to ensure quality control processes are adhered to.
• Sharing of knowledge, innovations and insights with the wider team.

Administration

• Full accountability for monthly invoicing ensuring no errors and timely completion.
• Reconciles budgets and amends any changes that may be required.
• Forecasts spend and revenue, flagging any potential over servicing/under servicing with Director.
   

YOUR SKILLS & WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 2 years experience in a digital media role working on paid search and/or paid social channels.
• Excellent understanding and working knowledge of Search Engine and Social Media marketing, backed by relevant experience.
• Preferably a degree or higher education qualifications.
• Expert working knowledge of Australian media landscape.
• Expert across the following Office platforms: Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Excellent experience to analyse and manipulate data, extracting insights for reporting.
   

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Ability to develop professional relationships with internal teams, media partners & clients.
• A team player that is inspiring, collaborative and enjoys mentoring, training and motivating their team as well as managing upwards.
• Confident and engaging interpersonal, presentation and communication skills, able to guide and influence key stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills with the aptitude to juggle multiple priorities.
• Attention to detail that is second to none.
• Has a curious nature with a willingness for continuous learning, keeping up to date with industry updates, new betas and brings testing ideas to clients.

WHAT DOES LIFE AT SPARK LOOK LIKE?

We offer progressive flexible working options to everyone at all levels – It’s not a policy. It’s behaviour led and reinforced through our values. Mental health and wellbeing is something we take seriously – It’s championed by our own people internally and is a regular conversation. We have a lot of fun – Even in this virtual world, we are constantly looking at reinventing how we connect with each other.

If you don’t tick every box in this ad, please don’t rule yourself out. Research suggests that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, fearlessness, and integrity, rather than ticking boxes – so if this role resonates with you, please apply.

Diversity. Inclusion. Equity. More than just words, these are part of our DNA. At Publicis Groupe we are committed to the inclusion and recognition of all people; regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status and religious affiliation. We believe that to deliver the best solutions to our clients, our people need to reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate in. We value diversity and the skills, knowledge and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions. 

Uniqueness is powerful; without it we wouldn’t be where we are today. So be you – we like it that way. 

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for people with disability or those that require additional support throughout the application process. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please contact us via [email protected] - your personal information will be kept confidential.

About PMX

PMX is the central investment practice for Publicis Media. We’re responsible for the smart application of investment by leveraging scale, marketplace innovation, deeper partnerships, and intelligence.

We are a dedicated, passionate, and expanding team, focused on delivering growth by educating and driving adoption of Publicis Groupe solutions including:

• Precision (delivering holistic programmatic value to clients and acting as the guardian of programmatic solutions. These are dedicated to the advancement and increased adoption of technology and data to drive client effectiveness and media efficiency)
• APEX (an innovative and disruptive investment solution designed to create unique opportunities that deliver tangible business benefits)
• Partnerships (developed both regionally and locally with selected key vendors to provide unique, innovative, and ultimately functional, benefits for our clients. We structure our partnerships to promote true collaboration and best in class work across our agencies)

The Role

As the Executive Assistant, you will work with the CEO and PMX leadership team across Australia and New Zealand to drive operational efficiency and importantly the effectiveness of our strategic priorities. You will be responsible for central management and implementation of initiatives and programs across PMX and work with divisional leads to track and drive implementation of agreed goals.

Core responsibilities will be focussed around the following areas:

Executive Assistance

• Pre-emptive administrative support – provide comprehensive administrative help to the CEO including handling intricate calendars, scheduling high-level meetings, and coordinating intricate travel arrangements
• Document preparation & collaboration – prepare and edit correspondence, reports, presentations (using PowerPoint or other packages), and other critical documents, ensuring accuracy and a high standard of professionalism.
• Meeting coordination – organise and coordinate executive meetings and Town Halls, including agenda preparation, minute-taking, and follow-up on action items, ensuring that the CEO is well-prepared for all engagements.
• Project management – assist with high-priority projects and strategic initiatives (such as leadership offsites), ensuring timely completion and adherence to company standards and CEO expectations.
• Confidentiality – handle highly confidential information with utmost discretion and always maintain confidentiality.

PMX Operations

• Recommend and implement operational process and performance improvements.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and the People and Culture lead in the development, measurement of performance goals and long-term operational plans.
• Partner with the People & Culture lead to coordinate the PMX employee engagement program, ensuring initiatives are implemented.
• Support the People and Culture lead as required.
• Support the CEO on all operational aspects of engaging PMX employees, partners and media agencies across Australia and New Zealand.
• Elevate the PMX profile internally and externally by managing content with PMX, Media Agencies, Publicis Corporate and trade media.
• Central management of the PMX communications plan working with the Publicis Head of Corporate Affairs and PMX leadership team.
• Manage and coordinate the online PMX Hub which requires ensuring updated content from all PMX divisions along with the management of agency employee access.
• Manage and coordinate all regional and global requests which range from monthly regional reviews to new business content requests.

PMX Partnerships

• Centrally manage the PMX partnership program specifically focusing on external media partners.
• Discuss, prepare, and schedule partner sessions and events across Publicis and its agencies.
• Ensure all interactions with our partners uphold the high standard of PMX. This will involve but not limited to the coordination and review of any content, setting and sharing the agenda and follow through for leadership meetings.

PMX Leadership and Accountability

• Support the CEO with the management and delivery of all agreed divisional quarterly and annual plans.
• Coordination and review of all content for the Internal PMX quarterly divisional strategic reviews including follow through with agreed actions.
• Support the CEO with the management and preparation for the monthly, quarterly, and annual KPI / OKR reviews.
• Support the CEO on all operational aspects of engaging PMX employees, partners and media agencies across Australia and New Zealand.
• Support PMX divisional leads with key interactions with internal operational requirements

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in executive assistance, business administration and/or, operations
• Experience in project management, developing budgets and business plans
• Ability to streamline and implement process within a changing environment
• Have high attention to detail, possess an ability to multi-task and work well under pressure and in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Organised and self-motivated/proactive.
• Track record of successful stakeholder management.
• Exceptional time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Publicis Groupe Benefits

Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family, recent winner of the Employer of Choice Awards and one of the world’s most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses. You can learn more about us at www.publicisgroupeanz.com.

Enjoy all the perks that come with our network offering:

• A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting Physical, Mindful and Financial wellbeing.
• A creative, lively and rewarding office environment where people love working with each other, supported by our Publicis Liberté flexibility approach “working your way, with us!”
• Access to our Global AI Platform, Marcel, connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network.
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform Marcel Classes.
• A culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through our Career Conversations program.
• A committed Diversity, Equality and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva! Women, Égalité, enABLE, EmbRACE and Ecologique committees.
• Leave benefits including Birthday Leave, Flexible Public Holidays, and an additional 5 days of leave (after 2 years of service).
• Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year.
• Parental leave policy with up to 18 weeks (based on tenure) paid primary carer leave, secondary carer swap and Cub Care leave.
• Access to counsellors, psychologists and professionals through Sonder - an all-in-on digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological, medical & safety needs.
• Proud partners of Diversity Council Australia, Pride in Diversity, Family Friendly Workplaces, Supply Nation and the Australian Disability Network.

If you don’t tick every box in this ad, please don’t rule yourself out. Research suggests that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, fearlessness, and integrity, rather than ticking boxes – so if this role resonates with you, please apply.

Diversity. Inclusion. Equity. More than just words, these are part of our DNA. At Publicis Groupe we are committed to the inclusion and recognition of all people; regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, and religious affiliation. We believe that to deliver the best solutions to our clients, our people need to reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate in. We value diversity and the skills, knowledge and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions. 

Uniqueness is powerful; without it we wouldn’t be where we are today. So be you – we like it that way. 

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for people with disability or those that require additional support throughout the application process.  If you need any assistance or adjustments, please contact us via [email protected] - your personal information will be kept confidential.

Why is this an exciting opportunity.

Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family, one of the world’s most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses, enjoying all the perks that come with our network offering:

• A comprehensive Wholeself program assisting Physical, Mindful and Financial wellbeing.
• A creative, fun and rewarding office environment backed up by our Publicis Liberté flexibility approach “working your way, with us!”
• Access to our Global AI Platform, Marcel, connecting Publicis Groupe staff with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform Marcel Classes
• A culture of open feedback and aid to achieve your goals through our Career Conversations program.
• A driven Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva! Women, Égalité, enABLE and Embrace (reconciliation action plan) programs.
• Work Your World program enabling staff the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year.
• Parental leave policy with up to 18 weeks paid primary carer leave and generous secondary carer benefits.
• Access to counsellors, psychologists and staff through Sonder - an all-in-on digital wellbeing technology platform designed to assist psychological, medical & safety needs.

SPARK FOUNDRY VALUES

• Allsorts – We believe it takes Allsorts to get magical work. Diverse thinkers and diverse thinking. In what we do and who we are.
• Art and Evidence – Great ideas are only great ideas if they work. We believe it takes both Art and Evidence to thrive in the industry today. It’s one thing to dream it but another to prove it and it’s only great if you can do both.
• Royalty Makes Loyalty – There is a return on treating clients and partners like royalty. Advancing clients’ businesses, listening to their needs and delivering excellence at every step allows us to build lasting and rewarding relationships.
• Good Humans - Decency in everything we do. Be a Good Human, always. No matter who you are or who you think you are.

The transformation you will experience:

The Finance Manager is accountable for various specific deliverables of day to day, month end, financial reporting and budget tasks that will need to be performed including: Accounting Compliance, Financial Reporting, Client Finance & Contract Compliance, and Business Optimisation.

Your duties will include: 

·       Ensure compliance with Publicis Groupe operational and financial policies and processes as detailed in Janus

·       Complete strategies to enforce internal financial controls and guide implementation

·       Oversee Internal, FMC and External Audits to ensure compliance and implementing feedback into Company's accounting practices

·       Maintain Accountability for practices conducted by Re: Sources and Agency Finance Team

·       Direct month end review and reconciliations and submission to Groupe; Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) Review

·       Oversee month end P&L analysis including journals & revenue review

·       Assist with the preparation of Annual Commit and Reforecast submissions

·       Ensure Re: Sources performs daily and month end report functions to the required standard

·       Coordinating PO’s, client and supplier set up’s and ad-hoc financial requests

·       Oversee financial aspects of Client Accounts, including budgeting and contractual requirements

·       Preside over the improvement of Client Account Profitability, proactively seeking ways to grow business or improve profitability in collaboration with Client Finance Team

·       Accountable for monthly retainer and revenue accruals and sundry invoicing

·       Identify and communicate any financial risk and scope issues associated with client accounts

·       Provide advice on how to improve business financial situations, increasing revenue, reducing costs and accelerating cash collection from clients

·       Identify opportunities to create efficiencies, streamline processes and leverage resources to reduce costs wherever possible

·       Translate cost reduction strategies into operation by handling communication and implementation

·       Oversee monthly cost reports to assess success of strategies and implementation

What you’re looking for

·       An encouraging and collaborative culture

·       The opportunity to work across interesting projects and own processes

·       Fulfil your career goals in a business large enough to accommodate them - we have one of the top mobility programs GLOBALLY!

What type of person will be successful in this role

·       Ideal candidate would have prior Finance Manager experience and will have worked with BMD / SAP (optional)

·       Experience in a media agency

 ·       SAP (GL) / BMD (Media System) (Optional)

·       MS Office experience

·       Time Management

·       Attention to Detail

·       Strong problem-solving skills

·       Process Management

If you don’t tick every box in this ad, please don’t rule yourself out. Research suggests that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, fearlessness, and integrity, rather than ticking boxes – so if this role resonates with you, please apply.

Diversity. Inclusion. Equity. More than just words, these are part of our DNA. At Publicis Groupe we are committed to the inclusion and recognition of all people; regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status and religious affiliation. We believe that to deliver the best solutions to our clients, our people need to reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate in. We value diversity and the skills, knowledge and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions. 

Uniqueness is powerful; without it we wouldn’t be where we are today. So be you – we like it that way. 

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for people with disability or those that require additional support throughout the application process.  If you need any assistance or adjustments, please contact us via [email protected] - your personal information will be kept confidential.

CLIENT & PLANNING EXECUTIVE

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
 

Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family - one of the world’s most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses enjoying all the perks that come with our network offering:
 

• A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting Physical, Mindful and Financial wellbeing
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform Marcel Classes
• Our Publicis Liberté flexible working approach and an industry leading parental leave policy with up to 18 weeks paid primary carer leave and generous secondary carer benefits
• Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year
• A culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through our My Performance Conversation program
• Access to our Global AI Platform, Marcel, connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for advancement and collaboration with our global network
• Confidential 24 hour support via our Employee Assistance Programme

ABOUT ZENITH

At Zenith, our mission is to take brands to new heights. We believe marketing is a powerful investment that can build and grow brands and increase business profitability. So, we unlock opportunities for growth by placing consumer behaviour, attitudes, and insights at the heart of everything we do.

Central to this vision is the knowledge that we are only as good as our people. To grow our client’s business we need to attract, retain, develop, and grow the best and brightest talent in the industry. We know it is not the sum of one, but the sum of all of us that make us great.

Our agency purpose is to Inspire Growth – Growth of Our People, Growth of Our Clients, Growth of Our Brand and Growth of Our Business. We’re determined to eradicate any barriers that prevent our people from reaching their fullest potential.

• We offer progressive flexible working options to everyone at all levels – It’s not a policy. It’s behaviour led and reinforced through our values
• Mental health & wellbeing is something we take seriously – It’s championed by our own people internally and is a regular conversation
• We have a lot of fun – Even in this virtual world, we’re constantly looking at reinventing how we’re connecting with each other

ROLE PURPOSE

As a Client & Planning Executive, you'll be managing the coordination and operations of campaigns across all mediums, and providing accurate reporting and buying/planning services.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Delivery of tasks to deadlines
• Accuracy of reporting and inputting
• Client delivery and management
• Financial management
• Campaign management

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Oversee the client relationship as the key contact for any campaign issues or queries 
• Ensure campaigns are tracked and optimised and media post analysis is completed weekly
• Attend all internal briefings and providing updates to the Planning Team 
• Building effective relationships with creative agency partners and media owners
• Run all weekly tracking reports across all active media channels
• Responsible for reporting accuracy and timely delivery of reporting
• Managing WIPs with the broader team on client updates 

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 1 year of relevant media planning/buying experience within the industry 
• Experience working across either offline and digital media channels
• Competent in the various media processes, tools, and fundamentals
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of audience trends across all media channels and working with client media contracts
• Advantageous if you can demonstrate competency for relevant systems including: BCC, eTAM, TARDIIS, MOVE, Asteroid, Microsoft Office & Nielsen Answers
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy across all tasks 
• Prioritises and manages tasks / time efficiently

At Zenith, as part of the Publicis Groupe network, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. Our people are chosen for their personalities, their ethics and professional qualities without any exclusion, preferential treatment or discrimination. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate by reason of age, gender, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, nationality, religion or disability or any other difference. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide appropriate assistance for candidates with disabilities or special needs throughout the recruitment process upon request.

Why is this an exciting opportunity 

As the Human Experience (HX) Company, Starcom harnesses the power of media to bridge the tension between what people want and brands need.  

We believe the alchemy of people and technology create experiences that people love, and the actions that brands need. Our people are empowered by technology, and they use it to reinvent, navigating brand offerings in the way they want. They are carving their own desire lines through traditional consumer categories.  

Our people are provided the benefit of: 

• An inclusive and engaging workplace where the alchemy of people and technology creates experiences that people love, and actions that brands needs.  
• The opportunity to experience another world, learn new things or do something that excites you outside of media through our annual Human Experience Day.   
• Flexible working – the opportunity to mould the way you want to work to fit your lifestyle.  
• A constantly evolving and personalised Learning and Development programme tailored to the training you need to drive your career development.  
• Local and Global Mobility – transferring to any agency within Publicis Groupe in Australia and internationally.  
• An onboarding program that commences from the point of you accepting our offer and shares everything that you need to know about Starcom and sets you up to achieve success throughout your first 6 months.  
• Progressive parental leave initiatives.   
• Wellbeing initiatives that support your ‘Wholeself’ – mental health initiatives which include a Publicis wide shut down in October each year to mark World Mental Health Day. We also have massages, flu shots, free breakfast and fruit and access to our Employee Assistance Program.  

You will be joining an experienced and well recognised agency with credentials: 

• 1x AdNews Media Trading Team  
• 1x win & 10+ nominations (e.g., 30 under 30, women in media, next of the best) 
• 26x Trade & PR Content 
• 2x B&T - Top 10 Recognition (CEO – Rainmaker and COO – Big Spender) 
• B&T - Starcom ‘Gold’ for August – Best Performing Agency in Market 
• B&T Award Nominations – Best Digital Transformation and Best Audio Campaigns 

As a result of business growth, we are currently on the hunt for a Digital Executive to join our team. If you're an ambitious Coordinator ready to take the next leap, or a motivated Executive seeking an exciting new challenge to elevate your career, we’d love to hear from you!

The transformation you will experience 

The role is an incredible chance to join our digital team and contribute to best-in-class work for one of the agency’s largest accounts, a globally famed FMCG client with a portfolio of iconic, consumer brands. One of the world’s biggest advertisers, this client is well known for their first to market opportunities and drive for innovation, paired with significant budgets and a culture for test and learns. Stepping into this role is a huge opportunity for growth – you’ll build credibility and the skills that will lend to the success of your future career.

As the Digital Executive, you will provide ‘engine room’ support to our Digital Managers, overseeing the delivery of the client’s campaigns across social, display and video channels. You will be in the platforms and focussed on set-ups, optimisations, trafficking as needed, and reporting on campaigns, whilst working in tandem with our broader digital team as well as craft specialists in planning and investment.

Your scope will include:

• Ensuring work meets the highest digital best-in-class standards for our client
• Campaign implementation and management; including campaign set-up, optimisation, and ongoing delivery to goals
• Diligence, attention to detail and adherence to best practices throughout the full campaign life cycle
• Consulting and inputting into client and campaign strategy and planning
• Supporting the Digital Managers and mentoring account co-ordinators as well as offshore resources
• Applying your understanding of all digital tools, systems, and processes

What type of person will be successful in this role 

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working across digital media, ideally in an agency environment
• Experience in digital channels including display, social (Facebook, Tik Tok, Pinterest, Snap), and video; search is a bonus
• Experience in digital planning and activation tools, including DV360
• Competent use of Office tools – Excel, PowerPoint, and Word  
• Knowledge of the media marketplace and be able to identify opportunities that can benefit our clients
• Good relationships with media and technology partners
• The ability to support Digital Manager and mentor Account Coordinators
• Attention to detail that is second to none
• The ability to work collaboratively in teams and thrives in working with others
• Strong time management and the ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Strong organisation skills with a love for being one step ahead
• Has a curious nature with a willingness for continuous learning and fearless growth

What you’re looking for 

• A supportive and collaborative culture where you can build a career
• Partnering with a leading FMCG client who are open to suggestions and working progressively
• A close team who works together as one – providing support, encouragement, advice, and the chance to grow, learn and deepen your skills in digital media whilst still operating within agency’s integrated model
• A platform to fulfil your career goals in a business large enough to accommodate them – we have one of the finest mobility programs GLOBALLY!

Publicis Groupe benefits 

Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family, one of the world’s most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses, enjoying all the perks that come with our network offering:  

• A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting Physical, Mindful and Financial wellbeing 
• A rewarding office environment backed up by our Publicis Liberté flexibility approach “working your way, with us!”   
• Access to our Global AI Platform, Marcel, connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network 
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform Marcel Classes 
• A culture of open feedback and support to achieve your goals through our Career Conversations program  
• A committed Diversity, Equality and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva! Women, Égalité, enABLE and Embrace (reconciliation action plan) programs   
• Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year 
• Parental leave policy with up to 18 weeks paid primary carer leave and generous secondary carer benefits 
• Access to counsellors, psychologists, and professionals through Sonder - an all-in-on digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological, medical & safety needs 

If you don’t tick every box in this ad, please don’t rule yourself out. Research suggests that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, fearlessness, and integrity, rather than ticking boxes – so if this role resonates with you, please apply.

Diversity. Inclusion. Equity. More than just words, these are part of our DNA. At Publicis Groupe we are committed to the inclusion and recognition of all people; regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status and religious affiliation. We believe that to deliver the best solutions to our clients, our people need to reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate in. We value diversity and the skills, knowledge and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions.

Uniqueness is powerful; without it we wouldn’t be where we are today. So be you – we like it that way.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for people with disability or those that require additional support throughout the application process.  If you need any assistance or adjustments, please contact us via [email protected] - your personal information will be kept confidential.

Herd MSL is one of Australia’s largest and most-awarded PR agencies. Part of Publicis Groupe ANZ and global PR network MSL, Herd MSL has more than 21 years in the market and has achieved multiple agency & campaign wins and Cannes Awards for creativity. We offer flexible working, industry leading policies to support individual circumstances, and a collaborative and caring strengths-based culture.

We solve complex business problems through outstanding creative ideas, technically excellent execution and content led multi-channel campaigns. Our purpose is to create conversations that change Australia and New Zealand, through unleashing the strengths of our dynamic, fearless, and curious team of 60+ specialists.

Our strategy is simple – recruit brilliant people, do great work and provide the ability to learn in a creative environment. We work in complex and disruptive sectors across an impressive portfolio of clients – ranging from established multi-national technology companies and leading consumer and corporate brands, to innovative industry leaders, government departments and fast growth start-ups.

We are actively seeking a bright and motivated Senior Account Executive to join our Herd MSL Consumer Team, based in Sydney. If you’re looking to build a strong and successful career in a supportive environment, while partnering with some of the world’s most iconic brands, we’d love to hear from you!

The role

As the Senior Account Executive, you will be a core member within our consumer team, working alongside seasoned PR experts who will mentor and support you in your growth. This is an opportunity to elevate your skills whilst working across several leading brands in Herd MSL’s enviable portfolio –spanning across (but not limited to) the travel, health and fitness, music streaming and FMCG categories. There is no typical day – you will be stepping into an agile and dynamic environment where you will have the platform to leverage your unique strengths, knowledge of industry trends, and passion for creative ideas that drive both coverage and business results. Ideally you will also bring exceptional media relations skills, impeccable writing skills, experience with influencer engagement, confident client communications, attention to detail, and a focus on effective time management – all key areas that will lend to your success in this role!

What you’re looking for

• The opportunity to partner with some of Australia’s, nay the world’s most iconic brands
• The opportunity to deliver work that’s outside of the box, that wins awards and is celebrated in the industry
• A close team who works together as one – providing support, encouragement, advice, and the chance to grow, learn and deepen your skills in all areas of PR whilst still operating within Publicis Groupe’s integrated model
• A team made up of hand-picked experts from a wide range of backgrounds and skills-sets - we don't want a cookie-cutter approach when it comes to hiring but rather people who bring a fresh perspective and view of the world
• A strengths-based culture where every individual is celebrated for what they contribute to their clients and our culture
• A platform to fulfil your career goals in a business large enough to accommodate them – we have one of the finest mobility programs GLOBALLY!

What type of person will be successful in this role?

To be successful in the role, you will bring:

• Ideally 3+ years’ of PR / communications experience, working with consumer brands to deliver impressive results
• A passion for contributing to clever and creative communications campaigns and confidence leading the development of tactical multi-channel plans
• A thorough understanding of the Australian media landscape, how to craft, pitch and convert stories and established media relationships across diverse channels and titles
• Strong writing skills and creative flair, with experience writing a variety of materials
• Strong attention to detail and personal accountability
• A strong understanding of the influencer / creator landscape and experience in effective and authentic influencer marketing
• Emerging project management skills and an ability to lead components of campaigns effectively and autonomously
• An ability to manage time and workload, prioritise and proactively manage up to internal stakeholders

Most importantly you will be passionate about the industry we work in, the brands we work with, and be looking to leverage your unique strengths to grow and build your career in a supportive environment.

If you’re ambitious, naturally curious, and a media-gun, please apply!

Additional information 

Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family, one of the world’s most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses, enjoying all the perks that come with our network offering:  

• A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting Physical, Mindful and Financial wellbeing 
• A creative, fun, and rewarding office environment backed up by our Publicis Liberté flexibility approach “working your way, with us!”  
• Access to our Global AI Platform, Marcel, connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network 
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform Marcel Classes 
• A culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through our Career Conversations program  
• A committed Diversity, Equality and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva! Women,  Égalité, enABLE, and Embrace  (reconciliation action plan) programs   
• Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year 
• Parental leave policy with up to 18 weeks paid primary carer leave and generous secondary carer benefits 
• Access to counsellors, psychologists, and professionals through Sonder - an all-in-on digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological, medical & safety needs 

If you don’t tick every box in this ad, please don’t rule yourself out. Research suggests that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, fearlessness, and integrity, rather than ticking boxes – so if this role resonates with you, please apply.

Diversity. Inclusion. Equity. More than just words, these are part of our DNA. At Publicis Groupe we are committed to the inclusion and recognition of all people; regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status and religious affiliation. We believe that to deliver the best solutions to our clients, our people need to reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate in. We value diversity and the skills, knowledge and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions. 

Uniqueness is powerful; without it we wouldn’t be where we are today. So be you – we like it that way. 

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for people with disability or those that require additional support throughout the application process.  If you need any assistance or adjustments, please contact us via [email protected] - your personal information will be kept confidential.