Analyst - Billing - US

WPP; Mumbai; On-site; INR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

WPP in Mumbai is seeking a Billing Analyst to manage client invoices and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. You will create drafts, review submissions, and ensure invoices comply with client guidelines while keeping supporting documentation in order.

The role requires a B.Com or MBA in Finance, 3–5 years in media billing, strong MS Excel skills, and precision with numbers. You will work in a fast-paced environment, with occasional after-hours work and a focus on resolving

Qualifications

• B.Com degree in Finance, Accounting or MBA in Finance.
• Minimum 3-5yrs experience into Media Billing.
• Knowledge of the methods, principles, and practices of Media billing.
• Adherence to laws and best practices in regard to dealing with customers and data
• Comfortable dealing with numbers and the processing of financial information

Responsibilities

• Create billing drafts, review, obtain approval, and ensure that billing meets client’s guidelines.
• Analyse Unbilled and coordinate a resolution of any items that are in question
• Maintain billing and invoice delivery guideline information for assigned clients
• Miscellaneous projects and duties as requested by management
• Provide solutions to any relative problems on billing of client invoices
• Handling customer complaints and resolving billing issues
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure billing accuracy
• Prepare and present analytical reports
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines
• Able to take responsibility proactively during team crisis and be a helping hand for achieving the team goal

Skills

MS Office proficiency

English proficiency

Numerical aptitude

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

B.Com in Finance/Accounting or MBA in Finance

Tools

MS Excel

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.

The primary role is to raise client invoices with close partnership with internal and external stakeholders within and outside finance. This role reports to theBilling Lead and will be based out of Mumbai. The Billing team process the client invoices and ensure that all adequate supporting is attached along with the invoices for seamless receipts.

Looking for a well-rounded individual who thrives in a fast paced, demanding environment with good knowledge of Billing process. A self-starter who can work with minimum supervision driving an array of disparate items to closure. Ability to work outside standard business hours when necessary.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create billing drafts, review, obtain approval, and ensure that billing meets client’s guidelines.
• Analyse Unbilled and coordinate a resolution of any items that are in question
• Maintain billing and invoice delivery guideline information for assigned clients
• Miscellaneous projects and duties as requested by management
• Provide solutions to any relative problems on billing of client invoices
• Handling customer complaints and resolving billing issues
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure billing accuracy
• Prepare and present analytical reports
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines
• Able to take responsibility proactively during team crisis and be a helping hand for achieving the team goal

ROLE-SPECIFIC SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES

Skills/Experience

• B.Com degree in Finance, Accounting or MBA in Finance
• Minimum 3-5yrs experience into Media Billing
• Knowledge of the methods, principles, and practices of Media billing.
• Adherence to laws and best practices in regard to dealing with customers and data
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office (particularly Excel)
• Proficiency in English
• Organizational and time-management skills
• Comfortable dealing with numbers and the processing of financial information

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.