Finance Manager

At Publicis Global Delivery, we don’t just deliver solutions; we deliver excellence. As part of Publicis Groupe, a global leader in Media, Data, Technology, Commerce, and Production, PGD is where innovation meets collaboration. Our team is passionate about driving results while fostering a culture of growth, creativity, and well-being. Publicis Global Delivery Mauritius offers performance-driven production solutions to help leading brands win in the platform world. Our platform, provides agency-agnostic, global production solutions, combining specialist production expertise with consumer and performance data to produce, adapt, and deliver efficient marketing content. Development in production results in the best and diverse talent pool, and ways-of-working, which enables global scale, innovation and transformation, each day. Culture, growth and wellbeing underline all aspects of Publicis Global Delivery.

We are seeking a proactive Finance Manager to oversee local finance operations, compliance, and consultant coordination for our Morocco entity. This role will require close day-to-day interaction with the external consultant/Shared service center (SSC) managing ERP, accounting, payroll, and tax matters. The Finance Manager will ensure full compliance with Moroccan statutory and labour regulations, while also supporting group-level reporting, FP&A, and commercial finance activities. Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills are essential for success in this role.

Primary Responsibilities

· Act as the main point of contact with the external consultant/SSC managing ERP, accounting, payroll, and tax compliance.

· Coordinate day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring smooth information flow between local consultant, regional finance, and group stakeholders.

· Ensure local compliance with Moroccan statutory, tax, and labour regulations, including timely filings and adherence to reporting standards.

· Manage payroll validation and employee-related statutory obligations in collaboration with the consultant.

· Oversee vendor and customer reconciliations, and ensure accurate accounting entries in the ERP system.

· Monitor local statutory audits, tax assessments, and ensure resolution of compliance issues.

· Maintain strong internal financial controls and ensure financial governance.

Secondary Responsibilities

· Assist in preparation and consolidation of budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.

· Support management decision-making with performance insights, trend analysis, and cost driver reviews.

· Prepare management dashboards, trackers, and presentations.

· Support intercompany reporting, reconciliations, and group-level month-end closure.

· Partner with regional and global finance teams for consolidated reporting, ad hoc analysis, and leadership updates.

· Contribute to commercial finance activities such as client invoicing, revenue recognition, and contract compliance.

Qualifications & Skills

Must Have:

· CPA, or Master’s in Finance/Accounting with 3–5 years relevant experience.

· Strong knowledge of IFRS and Moroccan statutory/tax requirements.

· Hands-on experience in finance operations (invoicing, reconciliations, payroll coordination) and FP&A.

· Proficiency in ERP systems (Odoo, SAP preferred), Excel, and PowerPoint.

· Excellent communication skills in English and French, with ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders.

Good to Have:

· Experience working in a multinational or regional setup.

· Ability to prepare management decks, dashboards, and analytics for senior stakeholders.

Experience Required: 3–5 years