Job Description

This role takes ownership of the timeliness and accuracy and compliance of all internal and external reporting. Your key objectives will be to support on the creation of one aligned, efficient and effective reporting function that provides the required monthly reporting and internal Management Information to all the agencies and operating units. As well as being fully immersed in the objectives and culture of the Agency team(s) that you and your direct team work alongside to support. To be successful in this role, leadership, collaboration, adaptability and engagement is of the highest importance.
Key Responsibilities

• Full ownership, understanding and management of the Balance Sheet and P&L
• Provide Timely Management Information to Commercial Finance Leads of the Agencies
• Macro level Actuals analysis to support delivery of financial targets and highlighting of risks/opportunities for business growth
• Confidence in and sign-off of the numbers reported in the P&L alongside the Agency Finance Lead
• Responsibility of general ledger management and accuracy of a fully reconciled Balance Sheet
• Flag, escalation and management of any issues / concerns in a timely fashion
• Support on Agency headcount resource, hire requests and cost management
• Ensure all Internal Control Framework controls are always adhered to
• Drive collaboration with the Agency Commercial Finance team
• Adapt reporting methods/ information in line with business, standardized processes and financial reporting requirements
• Drive efficiencies and establish procedures within the business to improve the financial reporting process
• Work closely with Finance Plus to define processes and handoffs, including being a point of escalation
• Year-end audit liaison and assistance with statutory accounts preparation
• Manage, support and develop all members of the team to actively train and improve staff knowledge and experience

Behaviors:

• Must show a proactive approach to problem solving
• Desire for continuous improvement
• Ability to work collaboratively in a large team and across the Agencies

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Fully qualified accountant or equivalent (e.g. CIMA, ACA, ACCA) Minimum 8+ years post qualification
• Ability to coach and develop talent, bringing the best out in people
• Ability to interpret and manipulate data in a logical manner
• Ability to concisely and clearly present information to financial and non-financial people
• Professionalism and pride in accuracy and on-time delivery
• Confidence to lead on projects
• Previous knowledge of WPP financial working practices
• Understanding of media and communications industry
• Commercial mindset and ability to think in an agile way