Senior Associate Finance, GOC

WPP Media; Perímetro Urbano Barranquilla; Hybrid; COP 60,000,000 - 120,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Retirement Plans

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Partner Discounts

Mental Health Days

Job summary

WPP Media Limited is seeking a Senior Associate Finance, GOC to lead cloud financial management, cost analysis, and optimization across the Media cluster. You will partner with Finance and Technology teams to drive FinOps delivery and transparent cost reporting in a multinational setting.

The role requires strong IT finance background, 3+ years in the field, and advanced Excel skills, with English proficiency and experience in ERP/CRM environments. A hybrid work model within Colombia is offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in IT/Tech Finance as Financial Analyst with cost analysis
• Bachelor's degree is a must
• Advanced English written and spoken
• Advanced Excel with VLOOKUPs and pivot tables
• Exposure to ERPs and CRMs
• Understanding of Cloud costs & FinOps concepts
• Experience in large, complex matrix organizations
• Self-driven and proactive in handling financial data

Responsibilities

• FinOps delivery support and media cluster partnership.
• Cloud spend analysis and financial insight to improve cost attribution.
• Cloud cost optimisation opportunities with cross-functional teams.
• Forecasting, budgeting and actuals variance tracking for media cloud spend.
• Produce governance-ready reporting and maintain audit trails across teams.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Cost Modeling

Budgeting

Advanced English

Advanced Excel

ERP

CRM

Cloud FinOps

Global/Matrix Experience

Proactive Mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

AI tools

Job description

About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by ourpioneeringagentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

Role Summary and Impact

As part of the Global Operations Centre (GOC), you will work closely with teams across the United States, Europe, and Asia to deliver high-impact solutions in a collaborative, multicultural environment. We are looking for a Senior Associate Finance, GOC who will drive cloud financial management, cost analysis, and optimization across the Media cluster, supporting FinOps delivery in close partnership with Finance and Technology teams.

Key Responsibilities

• FinOps Delivery Support & Media Cluster Partnership: Work in close partnership with the central FinOps team to support FinOps activities related to the Media cluster. Provide Finance execution support where capacity is constrained and act as a consistent Finance point-of-contact for Media cloud cost topics.
• Cloud Spend Analysis & Financial Insight: Analyse Media cloud spend to identify key cost drivers, trends, and variances. Support the improvement of cost attribution (e.g., allocation, tagging quality, cost centre alignment) to increase transparency and translate cloud cost data into clear financial insights for Finance and Technology stakeholders.
• Cloud Cost Optimisation Support: Collaborate with FinOps, Tech Ops, and Global Product teams to identify and validate cloud cost optimisation opportunities. Assist in defining baselines, estimating savings, tracking delivery, and maintaining visibility of optimisation activities, risks, and realised benefits.
• Forecasting, Budgeting & Actuals Support: Support budgeting, forecasting, and actuals variance tracking for Media cloud spend, ensuring accurate alignment between operational consumption and financial planning.
• Reporting, Governance & Continuous Improvement: Support the production of consistent, Finance-quality reporting and showback information for Media stakeholders. Ensure appropriate documentation and audit trails in line with WPP Finance policies, while contributing to the refinement of FinOps trackers, templates, and ways of working between Finance, FinOps, and Technology teams.

Skills And Experience

If this opportunity looks right for you, we are looking for candidates who have:

• 3+ years of experience in IT Finance or Tech Finance as a Financial Analyst with strong skills in cost analysis, modeling,variance explanation and IT Budgeting experience is a MUST.
• Bachelor's degree is a must
• Advanced English level (Written & speaking) (this will be assess during the interview process)
• Advanced Excel proficiency (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, complex data analysis); exposure to Microsoft Copilot or AI tools is a plus.
• Experience with ERPs and CRMS.
• Understanding of Cloud costs & FinOps concepts (or a strong learning mindset) to analyze consumption-based spend, challenge data, and identify savings.
• Experience in large, complex matrix organizations or global tech/services companies, collaborating across international regions.
• Self-driven & proactive mindset with the ability to work independently, reach out to stakeholders to ask the right questions, and bring structure to financial data.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment toBe Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We alsoLead Optimistically, firmly believing in andChampioning Growth and Developmentfor every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.

WeCreate an Open environmentbuilt on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. Please note that while our philosophy is the same across WPP, benefits may vary by office/country.

For Colombia

This position is in a remote or hybrid work modality and must be performed within Colombian territory (EST timezone alignment). Only candidates residing in Colombia with a valid work permit may apply. Remote work contracts do not allow employment or relocation abroad.

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