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Description
About WPP Media
WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.
WPP Media is WPP's global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com
About Mindshare: A Leading WPP Media Brand
Mindshare delivers Good Growth for its clients. As "Growth Architects," we drive growth that benefits all stakeholders - better for people, planet, and business - by using media with intention. This approach creates more meaningful connections with consumers, increases consumer trust in the brand, and delivers better outcomes for all stakeholders.
Role Summary and Impact
The main purpose of the role is to assist in the preparation of the monthly management accounts for reporting to both WPP Media management and WPP group (EMEA). This requires detailed variance analysis and exception reporting and Liaising with Finance Plus on Payables, Receivables. To be successful in this role, engagement with various parts of the business is required, often at different levels of seniority.
Skills and Experience
At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It's what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. 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.
Essential Experience
Intermediate / advance level of Excel (knowledge of sumIFs, sumIF, Pivot tables, XLOOKUP is essential)
Organized with good attention to detail
Quick to learn and adaptable to changing work allocation and able to prioritise workload to meet challenging deadlines
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
Desirable Criteria
Experience working with DDS / Media Ocean
Experience working with Cartesis / BFC
Media industry experience
Newly Qualified accountant or final stage of studying towards professional qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
Responsibilities
Month-end process/ year-end & variance analysis
Calculation of accruals & prepayments of costs and inter-company, using IFRS principles. Prepare and post journals
Assist in preparation of monthly Management Accounts reconciled to TB
Monthly variance analysis (by comparing to budget/forecast) and exception reporting on both costs and revenue
Assist in preparation of the month end file ensuring compliance with IFRS.
Monthly & quarterly balance sheet reconciliations
Ensure all supporting schedules tie back to main P&L and Balance Sheet.
Action any queries post month-end; i.e AP mis-posting etc.
Assist with the SOX and year-end audit by providing all relevant information to the auditors.
WPP Media / WPP reporting
Liaise with EMEA to resolve reporting queries
Submit commentaries to EMEA 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 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 or improved efficiencies
Ad hoc projects as directed by FD/Finance Manager
Review of monthly payroll, when required to cover absence.
Liaising with transactional teams
Life at WPP Media & Benefits
Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we're just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.
WPP Media 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.
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.
(Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location)
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