Senior Analyst, FP&A - Analysis and Management Reporting

WPP; Ciudad de México; Híbrido; MXN 200,000 - 400,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company seeks a Senior Analyst for their FP&A team in Mexico. This role involves financial analysis, data reporting, and supporting decision-making processes within a dynamic global environment. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, accounting qualifications, and a passion for delivering timely financial insights. Join WPP's innovative team and contribute to extraordinary work for major clients.

Servicios

Career development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Challenging and stimulating work

Formación

• 1-3 years of experience in financial analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsabilidades

• Compile and analyse datasets for financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly management reports and board materials.
• Perform variance analysis against budgets and forecasts.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Financial planning

Collaboration

Educación

Fully qualified in accounting or part qualified

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Financial planning software

ERP systems

Data visualization tools

Descripción del empleo

Senior Analyst, FP&A - Analysis and Management Reporting

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.

Position Summary:

The Senior FP&A Analyst plays a critical role within the WPP FP&A team, providing financial analysis and support to drive informed decision-making across the organization. Based in Mexico, where they will join our existing analysts as part of our wider global FP&A team, this position involves compiling, analysing, and interpreting financial data, developing financial models, preparing reports, and collaborating with stakeholders to provide valuable insights into business performance. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual with strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and a passion for delivering accurate and timely financial information.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Analysis and Reporting:Compile and analyse large datasets for financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement. Prepare and distribute routine and ad-hoc financial reports, ensuring accuracy, usability, and timeliness of financial data. Develop compelling visualizations of data to communicate key findings effectively.
• Management & Board Reporting: Prepare monthly management reports, quarterly trading analysis presentations, and board reporting materials. Synthesize complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership. Create compelling narratives and visualizations that effectively communicate business performance, market trends, and strategic recommendations. Ensure consistency and accuracy across all reporting deliverables while meeting strict deadlines.
• Proforma Analysis & Reporting: Coordinate and consolidate proforma submissions across networks, ensuring accurate like-for-like comparatives. Review and validate adjustments for acquisitions, disposals, internal transfers, and other structural changes that impact year-on-year comparability. Identify and investigate any anomalies or inconsistencies, escalating material issues to relevant stakeholders to maintain data integrity and reporting accuracy.
• Variance Analysis:Perform variance analysis against forecasts and budgets, providing timely, value-driven insights to senior stakeholders. Explain variances and identify their root causes. Recommend corrective actions where necessary.
• Performance Monitoring:Support the monitoring of financial and business performance metrics, as well as operational performance measurement metrics. Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and track progress against targets.
• Ad-hoc Support:Respond to ad-hoc queries from internal stakeholders, external agencies, and partners, providing timely and accurate information.
• Process Improvement:Identify opportunities to improve existing FP&A processes and procedures, contributing to increased efficiency and effectiveness.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• 1-3 years of experience in financial analysis or equivalent positions.
• Fully qualified in accounting qualification (or part qualified on way to full qualification).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex modelling, data manipulation, and visual representation of data (e.g. pivot tables, charts, dashboards). Experience with financial planning software is a plus.
• Strong financial planning and analysis skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• High integrity and a keen eye for detail and accuracy, building trust in the analysis provided.
• Team player with a keen intellect and a pragmatic approach to delivering results.

Additional Preferred Skills (Optional):

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Workday, Maconomy, Microsoft D365)
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI)

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?

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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.

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