Senior Client Finance Manager

WPP; Gurugram District; Hybrid; INR 3,000,000 - 5,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical

Group retirement plans

Vision

Dental insurance

Significant paid time off

Preferential partner discounts

Employee mental health awareness days

Job summary

WPP Media seeks a Group Head – Client Commercial to act as a strategic finance partner, supporting client teams on commercial and financial matters while ensuring contractual compliance and delivering insightful financial analysis. You will manage budgeting, forecasting, client profitability, billing governance, and contract management in a fast-paced matrix setting.

The role requires proactive, analytical professionals who can build trusted relationships with internal teams and external

Qualifications

• CA with 7–10 years in Commercial Finance, Client Finance, Business Finance or FP&A.
• Experience in a global organization, preferably in media, advertising, marketing services or professional services.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, revenue management and financial planning.

Skills

Chartered Accountant

Global organization experience

Commercial finance

FP&A

Billing governance

Contract management

Revenue recognition

Client profitability

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

CA Qualification

Job description

Job Description:

About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by ourpioneeringagentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.

WPP Media is WPPs AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

About WPP Media

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.


• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.


• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

Role Summary and Impact

As the Group Head – Client Commercial, you will act as a strategic finance partner, supporting client teams on commercial and financial matters while ensuring contractual compliance and delivering insightful financial analysis. You will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, client profitability, billing governance, collections, contract management, and commercial reporting. Working closely with internal stakeholders and clients, you will help optimize financial performance, identify commercial opportunities, mitigate risks, and ensure the successful execution of client agreements. This role requires a proactive, analytical professional who thrives in a fast-paced, matrix organization and enjoys building trusted relationships with both internal teams and external clients.

Skill & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA) with 7–10 years of experience in Commercial Finance, Client Finance, Business Finance, or Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).


• Experience working within a global organization, preferably in the media, advertising, marketing services, or professional services industry.


• Strong understanding of commercial finance, client contracts, revenue management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.


• Experience supporting commercial negotiations, contract management, pricing, and financial governance.


• Proven expertise in preparing client MIS, management reports, financial forecasts, and variance analysis.


• Strong understanding of billing processes, revenue recognition, collections management, and incentive tracking.


• Experience monitoring client profitability, charge-out rates, overhead recovery, and commercial performance.


• Ability to manage client audits and ensure contractual and financial compliance.


• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence business leaders and build trusted client relationships.


• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills with a high level of attention to detail.


• Self-driven, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities while meeting tight deadlines.


• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative, matrix environment.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present financial insights clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.


• High level of integrity, accountability, and ownership, with a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events.

• competitive medical


• group retirement plans


• vision


• dental insurance


• significant paid time off


• preferential partner discounts


• employee mental health awareness days

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to 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.

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.

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