Global FP&A Manager: Planning, Forecasting & Cash Flow

WPP; Greater London; Hybrid; 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 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.