Senior Financial Analyst

AKQA Media; Greater London, London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in digital services is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support financial reporting and management. The role involves collaboration with finance teams, ensuring accuracy in financial packages, and managing global transactions. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience with financial reporting processes.

Benefits

Extensive range of benefits

Qualifications

• Strong technology skills including expertise in MS Excel and database applications.
• Working towards or completed accounting designation (CIMA, ACA or equivalent preferred).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with finance teams for consolidated financial analysis.
• Prepare and manage global financial reporting timetable.
• Oversee Net Working Capital performance globally.

Skills

Analytical

Proactive

Attention to Detail

Solutions Driven

Education

CIMA

ACA

Tools

MS Excel

ERP Systems

Job description

At AKQA, we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products, and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive digital services and applications that capture the imagination, delivering impressive returns for our clients.

Role Overview

The AKQA Global Corporate Finance team is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join our global team. The role will support the Head of Financial Reporting, Senior Financial Analyst, and Group CFO in all Group reporting requirements, as well as managing the HQ Corporate entity.

Responsibilities

1. Collaborate with finance teams to gather data for consolidated financial analysis.
2. Review financial packages in the WPP consolidation system to ensure accuracy and completeness.
3. Prepare and manage the global financial reporting timetable, ensuring timely submissions.
4. Oversee Net Working Capital performance for AKQA on a global scale.
5. Manage global intercompany transactions, ensuring smooth processes and timely resolution of issues.
6. Support the Head of Financial Reporting and CFO in monthly and quarterly financial meetings, including preparation of presentation materials in Keynote and PowerPoint.
7. Assist with the integration of acquisitions, including onboarding and training of finance teams.
8. Develop strong working relationships with business partners across global regions.
9. Ensure compliance with WPP’s internal controls framework in collaboration with the Head of Financial Reporting.
10. Perform comprehensive month-end analysis for the corporate entity, including P&L and balance sheet review, journal entries, and data uploads into WPP’s systems.
11. Lead or participate in ad hoc and continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on streamlining reporting processes.
12. Support other finance-related projects and tasks as needed.

Desired Qualities and Characteristics

1. Work well under pressure, manage time efficiently to meet tight deadlines: dedicated, analytical, and proactive.
2. Background working within the WPP Group (preferred but not required).
3. Strong technology skills including expertise in MS Excel, database applications, and various ERP systems.
4. Working towards or completed an accounting designation (CIMA, ACA, or equivalent preferred).
5. Strong attention to detail.
6. Solutions-driven and self-starter.
7. Ability to meet deadlines under pressure and adapt in a changing environment.

AKQA is committed to developing wellbeing and supporting life choices for our team. We provide an extensive range of benefits. To find out more, click here.

We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

AKQA 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.