Manager/Senior Manager, Group Finance - Fixed term contract

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. 

Why we're hiring:

Join us to drive WPP's financial transformation and shape the future of a global creative powerhouse.

We're seeking a highly motivated, technically skilled, and ambitious Manager/Senior Manager to strengthen our dynamic Group Reporting function. This high-impact, fixed-term contract role, based at our London headquarters, offers significant career growth and the opportunity to directly influence the financial narrative of a world-leading creative transformation company.

What you'll be doing:

As a Manager/Senior Manager, you'll play a central role in WPP's Group Reporting function, collaborating with a high-calibre team to manage critical processes and contribute to financial excellence. Your core responsibilities will involve:

• Expertly managing complex accounting: Take ownership of technical accounting areas such as goodwill impairment testing, M&A accounting, hedging, leasing, and share-based payments, ensuring WPP's financial reporting is consistently best-in-class.
• Directing Group consolidation: Lead the comprehensive Group consolidation process, navigating diverse currencies, jurisdictions, and IFRS standards to produce accurate and timely financial statements.
• Innovating process improvements: Identify and implement opportunities to streamline and enhance reporting processes through technology, automation, and best practices, significantly boosting efficiency.
• Developing team capabilities: Mentor and support team members, fostering their professional growth and contributing to a highly collaborative and productive work environment.
• Building strategic partnerships: Engage effectively with external auditors, senior management, and WPP operating companies to ensure transparent communication and build strong, collaborative relationships.
• Ensuring robust compliance: Guarantee strict adherence to WPP's accounting policies, Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, and all applicable financial regulations

What you'll need:

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CA).
• Big 4 public accounting experience
• Extensive experience with complex, multi-currency group consolidations and financial reporting for listed companies (UK premium and/or US listed preferred).
• Deep understanding of IFRS and Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Strong technical accounting skills, particularly in complex areas.
• Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build consensus.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• 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 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.

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