Finance Manager

WPP; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WPP seeks a Finance Manager for its Specialist Communications team in London. This role involves financial oversight and analysis for a diverse portfolio of operating companies, the ideal candidate will be ACA qualified with significant finance experience in multinational environments. If you are strategic and detail-oriented, you are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Passionate, inspired people and culture

Scale and unique project opportunities

Challenging and stimulating work environment

Qualifications

• Fully qualified ACA accountant with 1-2 years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience in a comparable finance role within a multinational structure.
• Proficiency in articulating complex financial information.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary financial liaison and trusted advisor for operating companies.
• Drive insights into monthly, quarterly, and annual results.
• Review financial reporting ensuring compliance and integrity.
• Provide guidance to operating companies on accounting and financial queries.
• Maintain compliance with WPP's internal controls framework.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budget Management

Strategic Planning

Financial Reporting

Communication

Education

ACA Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities.

Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore.

WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500.

Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.

Why we're hiring:

Shape the Future: Finance Manager, Specialist Communications – A Global Opportunity!

Ready to elevate your finance career and make a tangible difference? We're seeking an ambitious and experiencedFinance Managerto become an integral part of our Specialist Communications team, reporting directly to our Global Financial Controller.

This isn't just a role; it's a chance to be at the heart of our financial operations. You'll be the strategic financial partner for a dynamic portfolio of operating companies, driving financial oversight, providing insightful analysis, and ensuring robust support. If you thrive in a high-energy, international setting and are passionate about contributing directly to organisational success, this is your moment to shine. Join us and help shape the financial landscape of a global leader!

What you'll be doing:

As ourFinance Manager, you won't just manage numbers – you'll be a vital strategic partner, driving financial excellence and providing critical insights across our dynamic Specialist Communications portfolio. Here's how you'll make a difference:

• Be the Go-To Financial Expert:Serve as the primary financial liaison and trusted advisor for a portfolio of our innovative operating companies, guiding them through complex financial landscapes.
• Drive Performance & Insight:Dive deep into monthly, quarterly (forecasts), and annual (budget) results, transforming raw data into actionable insights. Your detailed analysis and insightful commentary on P&L and Balance Sheet movements will directly inform management decisions.
• Ensure Financial Integrity & Compliance:Proactively review all financial reporting from operating companies, swiftly escalating and resolving any issues related to Corporate Responsibility, Client Profitability, Treasury, Tax, and more, ensuring robust financial health.
• Empower & Support:Provide expert guidance and hands-on support to assigned operating companies, troubleshooting accounting, system, and ad hoc financial queries, fostering their operational efficiency.
• Uphold Global Standards:Implement and maintain regional control procedures, ensuring full compliance with WPP’s rigorous internal controls framework, safeguarding our financial integrity.
• Shape Strategic Narratives:Play a key role in crafting compelling quarterly performance presentations for both local operating unit management and our Global Spec Comm leadership team, translating financial data into clear strategic narratives.
• Uncover Growth Opportunities: Collaborate closely with WPP’s associate reporting lead to meticulously analyse the performance of our associate companies, identifying trends and potential areas for growth.

What you'll need:

We're seeking a driven and meticulous Finance Manager who possesses:

• ACA Qualification: A fully qualified ACA accountant with at least 1/ 2 years of post-qualification experience (PQE), ready to hit the ground running.
• Global Finance Expertise:Demonstrated success in a comparable finance role, ideally within a multinational corporate structure. Prior experience with a Big 4 audit firm is a significant plus.
• Influential Communicator:The ability to articulate complex financial information clearly and concisely, fostering strong relationships and influencing stakeholders at every level.
• Strategic Problem-Solver:A natural aptitude for analytical thinking and a proactive approach to problem-solving, turning challenges into opportunities.
• Tech-Savvy & Proficient:Expert-level command of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), leveraging technology to enhance financial processes and reporting.
• Business Acumen:A sharp commercial mind with the foresight to anticipate trends and contribute to strategic business decisions.
• Resilience & Agility:The capacity to expertly juggle multiple priorities, maintain composure under pressure, and consistently deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines.
• Precision & Accuracy:An unwavering commitment to detail and accuracy, ensuring the integrity of all financial data and reports.

Who you are:

You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.

You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.

You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.

What we'll give you:

Passionate, inspired people – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work.

Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.

Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?

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We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. 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.

WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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