FP&A Director, MM&D (12 Month FTC)

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2479 - FP&A Director, MM&D (12 Month FTC)

Role Summary and Impact 

This is a role in the finance team of WPP Media UK, reporting into the WPP Media UK Group FP&A Director. The role will work closely with the UK Trading Teams, UK Commercial Finance Team & Reporting Team.

The Role Objective

The primary objective of the is to support the Group FP&A Director and Trading Finance Director to create an efficient and effective FP&A functionality.  Based in London, the aim is to improve the forecasting and budgeting process and develop a mechanism to provide key management information for the business.  This is a hands-on role, running the numbers, owning the narrative & leading the team in continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

Your key responsibilities are:

• Working Closely with the Reporting team, ensure month end close is accurate & compliant. Ensure Adaptive uploads across Trading & Media solutions are complete.  Review UK Trading Pillar submission.


• Ensure high quality and timely monthly Management Information for distribution to Trading teams. Support the Trading Director with Performance Tracking, update vs forecast comparatives & provide range of full year numbers with named dependencies.


• Providing commentary covering Media Solutions Client Billings, Extraction rates, pipelines & insights into Risks & Opportunities (split Global & Local level).


• Lead the business in delivery of formal global quarterly forecast and budget process, communicating timely processes, reports & guidance to all stakeholders.


• Review & querying client level Billings variances, updating key reports for Media Solutions leadership team


• FPA Ownership of BFC GMUK Forecast Unit submission.


• Business Partnering Trading & Nexus Commercial Director, ownership of the decks supporting the forecasting cycle, providing high level narrative & actions with clarity of the build & assumptions.


• Work closely with Goat & T&P teams, ensuring delivery to all deadlines & bring closer to established UK ways of working.


• Manage, support, and develop team members. Continue to evolve structure as business demands change.  Utilise AI & tech advancements to continually improve outputs to business.


• Work with central UK FPA teams on Adaptive, Trading Dashboards & support on QBR outputs. Provide support on reconciliation with Global reporting.


• Relationship management of key group Finance contacts across WPP Media Global & EMEA.

Skills and Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).


• Ability to lead and influence key senior stakeholders across finance and the business – strong interpersonal skills required.


• Solid communicator, team player, team management experience.


• Excellent oral and written skills.


• Strong analytical skills and investigative mind-set.

Behaviours:

• Desire for continuous improvement, leading strategy medium/long term financial planning, curiosity on new technologies.


• Authentic leadership, ability to effect change and lead team through. Set clear objectives, manage performance & develop team capabilities.


• Ability to deliver across multiple priorities at pace, maintaining quality & compliance.


• Communication, tailor messaging with ability to influence stakeholders.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits 

 Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and Championing Growth and Development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.  

We Create an Open environment built on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and 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 believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment. 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.  Please note that while our philosophy is the same across WPP, benefits may vary by office/country. 

Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location 

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