Senior Manager, Group Finance - Fixed term contract

WPP; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative transformation company based in London is seeking a Senior Manager to lead the Group Reporting function. You will be responsible for managing complex accounting challenges, leading a team, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Ideal candidates will possess strong technical accounting skills, experience in public accounting, and a proactive approach to problem solving. This role offers a dynamic work environment with significant opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Challenging and stimulating work

Opportunity to influence projects at scale

Supportive and collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CA).
• Experience in Big 4 public accounting.
• Extensive experience in financial reporting for listed companies.

Responsibilities

• Master complex accounting challenges.
• Lead consolidated reporting process.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Mentor and develop your team.
• Build strong relationships across teams.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CA)

Big 4 public accounting experience

Extensive experience with complex, multi-currency group consolidations

Deep understanding of IFRS and Sarbanes-Oxley

Strong technical accounting skills

Proven track record of leading high-performing teams

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Advanced Excel skills

Job description

Overview

London, England, United Kingdom

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

Join us to drive WPP\'s financial transformation, this is a chance to shape the future of a global creative powerhouse.

We\'re looking for a highly motivated, technically skilled, and ambitious Senior Manager to lead a team in our dynamic Group Reporting function. This high-impact, fixed-term contract role, based in our London headquarters, offers significant growth potential and the opportunity to directly influence the financial narrative of a world-leading creative transformation company.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Manager, you\'ll be a key player in WPP\'s group reporting function, leading a team of talented professionals and driving critical processes. Your responsibilities will include:

• Master complex accounting challenges: Own the processes and lead on technical areas such as goodwill impairment testing, M&A accounting, hedging, leasing, share-based payments and other ad hoc complex projects. Your expertise will ensure WPP\'s financial reporting is best-in-class.
• Lead the charge on consolidated reporting: Our team oversees the entire Group consolidation process, navigating the complexities of multiple currencies, jurisdictions, and accounting standards (IFRS) to deliver accurate and timely financial statements.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline and enhance our reporting processes, leveraging technology and automation, and best practices to drive efficiency and effectiveness.
• Mentor and develop your team: Guide and inspire a team of Managers and Senior Associates, fostering their growth and development while creating a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Build strong relationships: Collaborate closely with external auditors, senior management, and operating companies across the WPP network, ensuring seamless communication and a "no surprises" environment.
• Be a compliance champion: Ensure adherence to WPP\'s accounting policies, Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, and other relevant regulations.

What you\'ll need

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CA).
• Big 4 public accounting experience
• Extensive experience with complex, multi-currency group consolidations and financial reporting for listed companies (UK premium and/or US listed preferred).
• Deep understanding of IFRS and Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Strong technical accounting skills, particularly in complex areas.
• Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build consensus.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced Excel skills.

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 for 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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Working style

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.

Equal opportunity

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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