Commercial finance director

What does a Commercial Finance Director do at WPP Production?

This role is based in London, but the team and responsibilities are global.

• You will provide commercial thought leadership and be responsible for problem solving and key decision making
• You will lead the business through the commercial landscape and help the company achieve and maintain a trajectory of profitable growth
• You will understand advertising production, help exploit new business opportunities and bring innovation to the ways of working
• You will maximize the performance of the commercial team by being a strong communicator and demonstrating integrity, positivity and motivation
• You will become part of the client leadership team(s), with FD‑like responsibilities of that business that will include budgeting, P&L ownership and analysis.
• You will formulate, document and present for approval to senior management client strategic plans, budgets, forecasts and results
• As well as developing relationships with clients directly, you will work closely with the account teams to ensure all finance related interactions with the client give the best possible outcomes
• You will take the lead role in contract preparation, renewal, modification etc. and be responsible for guiding and ensuring full contractual compliance
• You will develop pricing strategies by finding a mutually beneficial pricing solutions. You will be expected to help the account teams innovate with new business models
• Working alongside the Client Leads you prepare and present new business proposals and commercial propositions and be actively involved in the presentation of these to clients
• Our location‑agnostic approach requires decision making to be globally coordinated, globally optimal and locally sympathetic. Flexibility to be available as required by the client, both in terms of timing and location is important, so some out of hours commitments and business travel will be a feature of the role
• You will define and implement process and commercial policy changes, roll these out and ensure global compliance

Reporting lines and key stakeholders

This role reports to the London‑based Global Head of Commercial and Pricing.

You will be managing another member of the team.

You will work closely with Global Commercial Finance team, Business Management and Business Development teams.

Requirements

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Strong academics, intellect
• Experience of working in a commercial financial role
• Relevant industry / professional services / multi country experience
• Team Management
• Effective financial modelling
• Strong operational awareness

• Team management and leadership skills
• Strategic approach to decision‑making
• Ambitious and driven
• Comfortable in a dynamic environment; adaptable
• Professional. Accuracy, attention to detail
• Effective project management
• Well organised and self‑starting
• Open, honest and engaged
• Change agent / challenger of status quo
• Good communicator, both oral and written

Hybrid working model

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.

Inclusion and Impact

WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.