Operations Executive

Company description

With a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at the centre of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward. With more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, we are the flagship Publicis Media agency that uses our ‘Power of One’ business model, with teams that span multiple disciplines across clients such as Aldi, P&G, P&O Ferries, Primark, Samsung, Stellantis, and Visa.

We place a huge focus on our People and have driven flagship D&I and L&D programmes within Publicis Media; our goal is to help every individual reach their fullest potential and we encourage everyone to make “Brave Plays” in how they approach their work and their own career development. As a result, we have an exceptionally energised and committed talent base, all of us proud of our welcoming and supportive culture, as evidenced by our recognition as one of Campaign’s Best Places to Work for three years in a row (2021, 2022 and 2023) and most excitingly, Media Week’s Agency of the Year 2023!

Overview

What will you be doing?

This role is all about handling the financial side of things for campaigns across all media and clients – from approval and booking to reconciliation, invoicing, and reporting. It’s perfect for someone who loves working with numbers and data and wants to join a fun, fast-paced media agency at the ground level. We’re looking for a curious, self-driven go-getter who’s ready to dive in and learn as they go. If you’re excited to get started and grow in the world of media finance, we want you!

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships across teams and maintain client approval folders

• Enter campaign budgets into the invoicing system and ensure accurate invoicing

• Set up campaigns, handle changes, and ensure timely go-live

• Reconcile spends with the Investment team and resolve invoice issues

• Traffic digital campaigns and gather data for competitive analysis

• Contribute to team meetings and develop knowledge of tools and media

Qualifications

What are we looking for?

• Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive attitude

• Strong communicator, quick to respond to emails and requests

• Excellent project management and prioritization skills

• Confident with numbers, data, and Excel (basic formulas)

• Skilled at interpreting data, spotting trends, and identifying inconsistencies

• Quick to learn new systems and adapt to fast-paced environments

• Organized, independent, and a strong team player

• Critical thinker with problem-solving abilities

Additional information

Starcom has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Planswe also offer;

• WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.

• REFLECTION DAYS – Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.

• HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.

• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.

• FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment.

• GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.

Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us!

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week.

We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Page (https://www.publicisgroupeuk.com/careers/) which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).

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