Senior Financial Accountant - Contract role 3 months

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 115,000 accomplished people in 110 countries. WPP has headquarters in New York, London and Singapore and a corporate presence in major markets worldwide.

We create transformative ideas and outcomes for our clients through an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce, and technology.

WPP and our award-winning agencies work with most of the world's biggest companies and organisations – from Ford, Unilever and P&G to Google, HSBC, and the UN. Our clients include 61 of the FTSE 100, 307 of the Fortune Global 500, all 30 of the Dow Jones 30 and 62 of the NASDAQ 100. WPP are the leader in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index and 20th in the FTSE 100 rankings for Women on Boards.

 

Why we're hiring:

We're seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Financial Accountant to join our dynamic Group Reporting team at our London headquarters, on a 3 month contract basis.

 

What you'll be doing:

As a vital part of our central finance function, you'll be at the heart of WPP's Group reporting function. You'll gain exposure to a wide range of areas, including:

• Lead the way in technical accounting: Dive deep into the world of lease accounting, share-based payments, financial instruments, associates, and more, ensuring WPP's financial statements are accurate and compliant with IFRS.
• M&A Excitement: WPP is an acquisitive company, and you'll be right in the thick of it, analysing due diligence reports, assessing intangible assets, and contributing to the financial integration of new acquisitions.
• Master the art of consolidation: Wrangle data from our global network of companies, navigating multiple currencies and jurisdictions to create a cohesive financial picture.
• Drive process improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline and enhance our reporting processes, making us more efficient and effective.
• Influence senior leadership: Prepare critical financial information for senior management, providing insights and analysis that drive key decisions.
• Be a compliance champion: Ensure adherence to WPP's accounting policies and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, safeguarding the integrity of our financial reporting.

 

What you'll need:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CA) with at least one year of post-qualification experience, preferably in a listed (ideally UK premium listed) environment.
• Experience navigating the complexities of large, multinational organisations.
• Big 4 public accounting experience is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS.
• Sharp analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to make sound judgments under pressure.
• A proactive, self-starter attitude with a thirst for learning and a passion for problem-solving.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across the WPP network.
• Advanced Excel skills.

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 accepting: of 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 promote a culture of people that 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?

 

WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.

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