Job Description

This role sits within the central finance team of GroupM UK Market reporting into the Financial Controller. The role will work closely with the Senior Financial Controller as well as the Agency Commercial teams.

Responsibilities

Month-end process/Year end & variance analysis

• Calculation of accruals, using IFRS principles and preparation of journals
• Prepare monthly Management Accounts reconciled to TB
• Monthly variance analysis (by comparing to budget/forecast) and exception reporting
• Monthly & quarterly balance sheet reconciliations / ensure that all salary control accounts are reconciled monthly
• Action any queries post month-end; i.e AP mis-posting etc.
• Reconciliation of Balance Sheet control accounts
• Review of monthly payroll and identifying reasons for variances to prior months
• Reconciliation of monthly payroll to rolling budget
• Reporting of headcount to gross salaries on a monthly basis
• Consolidating all reports/P&L and reconciling the retained earnings
• Assist with the SOX and year-end audit by providing all relevant information to the auditors

Group / WPP reporting

• Upload and publish internal, management & external numbers into Cartesis
• Liaise with EMEA to resolve reporting queries
• Submit commentaries to EMEA on a monthly basisPrepare and submit quarterly packages (CSR. Client profitability, Letter of rep and questionnaire, Local books to Cartesis, Other assets and liabilities, deferred revenue)

Essential

• Intermediate level of Excel
• Organised with good attention to detail
• Quick to learn and adaptable to changing work allocation and able to prioritise workload to meet challenging deadlines
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
• Strong communication & relationship building skills
• Enthusiastic with a can do attitude
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities