FP&A Manager - Planning and Cash Flow

WPP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WPP in London is seeking an FP&A Manager - Planning and Cash Flow to lead group-wide budgeting, forecasting and cash flow processes.

You will develop robust financial models, deliver insights for senior stakeholders, and coordinate inputs from finance teams across the Group.

The role supports CFO/CEO budget reviews, scenario planning, and continuous improvements including automation and AI-enabled tooling; a hybrid work model is in place.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a recognised professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA, or equivalent).
• Significant FP&A, Group Finance experience in a large global finance function advantageous.
• Advanced financial modelling and Excel capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Group-wide planning processes, managing timelines and budget/forecast cycles.
• Prepare CFO and CEO budget reviews and reforecast presentations.
• Lead the development of long-term Group forecasts across P&L and cash flow with robust models.
• Deliver scenario planning and sensitivity analyses including M&A modelling.
• Monitor risks and opportunities, providing insights for management decisions.
• Champion best-practice planning and financial modelling techniques across FP&A team.

Skills

Advanced financial modelling

Excel

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CFA or equivalent

Tools

SAP BFC

HFM

OneStream

SAP BusinessObjects

Power BI

Job description

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.

We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.

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.

For more information, visit WPP.com.

TheFP&A Manager - Planning and Cash Flow plays a critical role within the WPP Group FP&A team, supporting the planning, forecasting, and cash flow activities that underpin informed decision-making across the organisation.

Reporting to the FP&A Director - Planning and Cash Flow, this role is responsible for leading the development of financial models, forecasts, and reporting outputs, while delivering high-quality management and Board-level insights within challenging deadlines. The successful candidate will partner closely with finance teams across the Group, gathering inputs, challenging assumptions, and translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders.

What you'll be doing:

• Coordinate Group-wide planning processes, managing timelines, responding to operating unit queries, and ensuring the successful delivery of budget and forecast cycles.
• Support the preparation of CFO and CEO budget reviews and reforecast presentations.
• Lead the development of long-term Group forecasts across both the P&L and cash flow, maintaining robust financial models that support strategic decision-making.
• Deliver scenario planning and sensitivity analysis, including modelling associated with M&A activity.
• Monitor and track key risks and opportunities, providing insights and recommendations to support management decision-making.
• Champion best-practice planning and financial modelling techniques across the FP&A team and broader finance community.

Cash Flow

• Prepare the Group's monthly cash flow reporting for management and Board reporting, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and integrity across multiple data sources.
• Produce regular cash flow forecasts and projections, including net debt, liquidity, capital expenditure, and free cash flow analysis.
• Partner with Tax, Treasury, and Group Reporting teams to align assumptions, understand business drivers, and explain variances.
• Support credit rating agency reviews in collaboration with the Treasury team.

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly management reports, quarterly trading updates, and Board materials, converting complex financial information into clear, insightful, and compelling narratives for senior audiences.
• Assist in the preparation of Group financial statements for management reporting purposes.
• Lead the preparation, monitoring, and validation of EPSP targets.
• Conduct detailed variance analysis against forecasts and budgets, identifying key drivers and recommending corrective actions where appropriate.
• Analyse large and complex datasets, ensuring data accuracy and monitoring performance against key financial and operational KPIs.

Process Improvement

• Continuously enhance financial models, planning frameworks, and reporting processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and business insight.
• Drive automation, innovation, and the adoption of AI-enabled tools and technologies across reporting and planning activities.

What you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree and a recognised professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA, or equivalent).
• Significant experience within FP&A, Group Finance, or a combination of Big 4 and commercial finance environments.
• Experience working within a large, global finance function would be advantageous.
• Advanced financial modelling and Excel capabilities.
• Experience with financial planning and consolidation systems such as SAP BFC, HFM, OneStream, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of SAP BusinessObjects, Power BI, or other reporting and visualisation tools would be beneficial.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and confidently to senior stakeholders.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities while building strong collaborative relationships across teams.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement, automation, and AI-driven ways of working.

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?

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.

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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