Client Finance Manager (m/w/d)

The Branding Journal; München; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension plan

Deutschlandticket

Urban Sports Club membership

Corporate benefits

LinkedIn Learning

Headspace

Job summary

amp, a WPP company, seeks a Client Finance Manager to own financial integrity and partner closely with the Finance Director. The role is full-time (40 hours/week) in Munich with a strong on-site focus and flexible remote days.

You will manage close processes, compliance, reporting, and collaboration across teams to drive profitability and accurate revenue forecasting.

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
• Several years of professional experience in Financial Controlling, Commercial Finance, or as a Commercial Partner in an agency context.
• Deep understanding of agency commercial models and pricing strategies.
• Advanced knowledge of financial accounting concepts, FP&A, and SOX regulations.
• High proficiency in MS Excel.
• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication in English and German.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Finance Director in the close process and prepare management accounts.
• Ensure compliance with tax, treasury, statutory, SOX, and related obligations.
• Oversee monthly analyses and ad-hoc reports for internal teams.
• Manage Accounts Payable, Expenses, Accounts Receivable, and Fixed Assets.
• Collaborate with Client Services to map revenue forecasts and client billing.

Education

University Degree (Bachelor or Master) in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration

Job description

We are amp, part of WPP:

We are amp: A sonic branding agency that’s heavy on innovation, think cutting-edge audio branding and truly personal client work. We craft unique sonic identities for the coolest brands worldwide – from Mastercard to Mercedes-Benz. Our mission? To give brands a voice that creates real connections. How? By masterfully orchestrating sound, voice, and music across every touchpoint. That's our craft.

About WPP:

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

What we’re looking for:

As our Client Finance Manager (m/f/d), you’ll be the driving force behind our financial integrity and the key partner to our Finance Director (FD). You’ll take ownership of maintaining sound accounting procedures, ensuring we consistently navigate and meet all amp, Landor, WPP, Statutory, Tax, and SOX standards.

This is a full-time role (40 hours/week) based in our Munich office. Because a close connection to the team and a direct line to our CEO are vital for this position, we value a strong on-site presence. That being said, we believe in a healthy balance: Flexible work-from-home days are, of course, part of the mix.

What you’ll do:

• Assist the FD in the financial accounting close process and prepare management accounts.
• Ensure compliance with tax, treasury, statutory, SOX audit and other legal obligations as necessary, including liaison with Landor head office and appropriate local and international WPP departments.
• Oversee monthly analyses and create ad-hoc reports that empower internal teams to make smart business decisions.
• Responsible for the Accounts Payable, Expense Reporting, Accounts Receivable, Cash Reconciliations and Fixed Asset Registers.
• Join forces with Client Services and the FD to map accurate revenue forecasts, ensure flawless client billing, and resolve complex financial close issues.
• Build deep financial cohesion across the agency by understanding our internal structures and fostering transparent communication between diverse teams.
• Read the signs in our operational workflows to pioneer innovative financial procedures and uncover smart cost-saving opportunities.
• Act as the commercial compass for key projects, taking full ownership of financial tasks to support project teams and drive profitability.

What you’ll need:

• A solid foundation: University Degree (Bachelor or Master) in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration
• Several years of professional experiencein Financial Controlling, Commercial Finance, or as a Commercial Partner, ideally within a dynamic agency environment
• Deep understanding of agency commercial models and pricing strategies
• Advanced knowledge in financial accounting concepts & systems, FP&A best practices, and SOX regulations
• High proficiency in using MS Excel
• Excellent organisational skills, high accuracy, and an uncompromising eye for detail
• An action-oriented mindset - you have a talent for diving into complex data and translating it into clear, digestible management summaries
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and German

Not ticking every single box?

That’s absolutely fine. At amp, we deeply value both your personal and professional growth - so if you bring the right mindset, we’ll map out your unique development path together.

Our adventure includes:

More than just a job: a creative, international environment where you can do great work, grow fast and actually enjoy the process. There’s plenty of music, room for your ideas, flat hierarchies and a genuinely open team culture with colleagues from all over the world speaking 15+ languages.

We work flexibly across home and office, offer learning and development opportunities, and make sure the practical stuff is covered too -

• a contribution to your company pension plan
• the Deutschlandticket
• discounted Urban Sports Club membership
• corporate benefits
• LinkedIn Learning
• Headspace
• and more.

In short: a good setup, good people, and a workplace that gives you space to thrive.And yes, there’s fruit too

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are convinced that the best ideas emerge when we collaborate and inspire each other. That's why we rely on a hybrid model where teams come together in the office approximately three days a week. If you have special needs or require flexible working hours, please feel free to discuss this with the team during your job interview. amp, a WPP company, is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without discrimination and value a respectful corporate culture where everyone feels they belong and has equal opportunities for professional development.