Financial Controller role at WPP Media
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Role
At WPP Media, we value our culture and our people. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values.
* Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
* Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
* Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.
Role Summary and Impact
The Financial Controller within WPP Media is responsible for managing and leading the month-end/quarter and year-end processes, ensuring deadlines are met and work is accurate; maintaining efficient control processes; and promoting process improvement. This role supports one aligned, efficient and effective team reporting function that provides the required monthly reporting to WPP (P&L and Balance Sheet) and internal management information.
Responsibilities
* Month-end process / year-end & variance analysis
* Managing and training members of the team
* Managing the month-end, quarter-end, half-year and year-end processes to ensure accurate and timely reporting of P&Ls and Balance sheets
* Preparation of Flash and actuals for review
* Preparation of internal P&L commentary with variance analysis within threshold prior to BFC submission (CTB21) for review
* Preparation of Balance Sheet Commentary with variance analysis within threshold prior to BFC submission (CTB20) for review
* Sign off SOX controls allocated, включая MRC/threshold tools and IUC checks
* Assist in the improvement of SOX controls and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring unreconciled items are reviewed monthly/resolved
* Updating RCM matrix for new WPP RCM when required
* Review and approval of monthly payroll
* Part ownership of the PWC external audit and EY internal SOX audit; ensure reports are completed by the team
* Ensuring SOX controls are remediated and updated in Impero
* Preparation / review of quarterly VAT with sample tests and upload in SOFY with commentary for variances to prior quarter
* Manage, support, train and develop direct reports; provide ad-hoc reporting on key dates
* Provide any ad-hoc reporting requested by the WPP Media / WPP
* Group / WPP reporting
* Liaise with EMEA to resolve reporting queries
* Submit commentaries to EMEA on a monthly basis
* Submit SOX controls on a monthly basis
* Deal with EMEA’s new reporting requirements
* Prepare and submit quarterly packages
* Prepare and submit the year-end packages
* Business Partnering
* Business partnering through engagement with the business on a regular basis, including face-to-face meetings
* Adding value to operational teams through analysis, reporting, etc.
* Other and periodic
* Ensuring compliance with company policies and SOX requirements
* Continuously reviewing current processes and making improvements to allow better control and improved efficiencies
* Ad hoc projects as directed by SFC/Head of Accounting
* Dealing with Finance Plus on ad hoc queries
Skills And Experience
Desirable
* Experience working with DDS / Media Ocean
* Experience working with Cartesis / BFC
* Media industry experience
* Experience working with SOX controls
* Audit trained
Essential
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA and CIMA)
* Intermediate / advanced level of Excel (sumIFs, sumIF, Pivot tables, and VLOOKUP)
* Organised with good attention to detail
* Quick to learn and adaptable to changing work allocation and able to prioritise workload to meet deadlines
* Team management experience
* 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
* Experience in setting up and improving processes
Life at WPP Media & Benefits
Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, partner discounts, and mental health awareness days. We are committed to equal opportunity and a respectful culture with hybrid work options. Privacy notice and candidate information handling information are available. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.
Hybrid work model: approximately four days in the office. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss with the hiring team during the interview process. Please read our Privacy Notice for more information on how we process your information.
London, England, United Kingdom
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