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Department Summary
What does a Finance Commercial Analyst do at Hogarth?
We are seeking a proactive, commercially driven, detail-oriented Finance Commercial Analyst to join our fast-paced production company. This role will support strategic decision-making through insightful financial analysis, business partnering, and performance tracking across key clients.
The ideal candidate will bring a high level of a sharp eye for profitability drivers —working closely with cross-functional stakeholders.
What does a Finance Commercial Analyst do at Hogarth?
* Partner with production, sales, and operations teams to provide financial insights and analysis across client portfolios.
* Prepare and present financial data, including client profitability metrics and quarterly business review (QBR) packages.
* Conduct detailed profitability analysis for individual clients, highlighting areas to improve contribution margins.
* Take ownership of monthly revenue and utilization reporting for client heads, ensuring data accuracy and insightful commentary.
* Support the annual budgeting, reforecasting, and long-range planning processes.
* Build and maintain robust, dynamic Excel-based financial models for forecasting, scenario analysis, and strategic decision-making.
* Analyze revenue streams to identify risks, opportunities, and margin improvement drivers.
* Support rate card analysis across clients and internal benchmarks Hogarth standards to ensure competitiveness and profitability.
* Assists update the RFP pricing model for global markets to support client pitches, tenders, and proposals with market-relevant, accurate data.
* Assist in the development and enhancement of internal reporting tools, dashboards, and automation initiatives.
* Support ad-hoc financial projects and strategic initiatives as required.
* Assist in revising and improving financial processes and documentation where needed.
Reporting lines and key stakeholders
This role reports to theSenior Commercial Finance Manager in London.
You will work closely with teams across Finance, Creative, Client services and Production across global network.
Requirements
* Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent commercial finance experience.
* Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic, deadline-driven industry.
* Solid understanding of production cycles, budgeting, and cost reporting in a creative environment.
* Experience of Financial modelling and presenting data in dashboards, graphs etc.
* Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of Excel is essential. Hands-on knowledge of Power BI and Power Query will be beneficial.
* Familiarity with Maconomy is desirable but not essential.
* Excellent interpersonal skills; confident working cross-functionally and presenting to stakeholders.
Desirable Attributes
* Comfortable working with both creative, production and corporate stakeholders.
* Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and adding commercial value.
* Strong attention to detail without losing sight of the bigger picture.
Diversity and Inclusion
Hogarth is committed to diversity and inclusion, through our ideas, our people, how we behave and conduct ourselves. Creating a truly inclusive culture at all levels of the organisation that encourages different points of view, making Hogarth not only a better company and place to work but an environment where everyone experiences connection, opportunity and a sense of belonging.
Hogarth Values
Heart and Soul: We love what we do. We bring energy and enthusiasm to all our work. We push boundaries, we are never satisfied and always want to find a better way.
Hands on: We don’t wait for things to happen; we get on with it. We are pragmatic and don’t have an ego. We do what it takes to get the job done to the highest standards.
Honest: We are straightforward; we speak openly and clearly. We operate with integrity and live up to our promises.
Happy family: We enjoy working together. We look out for our colleagues. We are an eclectic bunch. We want to work with people from many cultures and demand great things of each other. Even when things get tough, we don’t lose perspective or our sense of humour.
Hungry: We are an inquisitive community. We want to create an environment which inspires ourselves and others to be better. It is important to continuously challenge ourselves and our ways of working. We aim to provide staff with the opportunities to develop and learn.
Find out more at www.hogarth.com/culture
The Package
* 25 days holiday
* Private Medical Care (Bupa)
* Life Assurance – four times annual salary
* Pension Scheme – Company contribution matched up as follows:
Employee
Employer
Total
4%
6%
10%
5%
7.5%
12.5%
6%
9%
15%
7%
10.5%
17.5%
* An extra day leave on your Birthday
* Employee Assistance Programme
* WPP Group Discounts
* Travel Season Ticket Loan
* Gym Discounts
* Mortgage Advice – In partnership with Charles Cameron and Associate
* 1 Volunteering day per year
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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.
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