Analyst, Finance Operations (8 month FTC)

1785 - Analyst, Finance Operations (8 month FTC)

 

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

 

Role Summary and Impact

WPP Media handles the media planning and buying for some of the world's smartest advertisers. Supported by keen consumer insight, analysis and experience, we are part of the largest media planning and buying network in the world.

This role sits within the Global Client Solutions team of WPP Media reporting into the Finance Operations Manager. The role will work closely with the Finance Operations team as well as the Agency Commercial teams.

 

Business Responsibilities:

• To support the finance operations manager and team on the Global Client Solutions Unit within WPP Media
• To work closely with various stakeholders across the business to help manage the Unbilled and Debtors process.
• Working with stakeholders to assist with resolving client billing and related issues.
• To prepare ad-hoc client reconciliations.
• Establish good relationships with key client contacts
• To assist in implementing finance best practice processes (ie media booking, billing and query resolution) across all clients.
• Support on various finance projects, new ways of working, and campaign management
• To assist in NWC preparation monthly.
• To assist in client audits within the agency
• Assist with the SOX and year-end audit by providing all relevant information to the auditors.
• Assist in co-ordinating internal SOX control testing.
• Other ad-hoc tasks.

 

People Responsibilities:

• Establish strong and positive relationships with both internal and external colleagues
• Is open and approachable to others
• Shares thoughts about own strengths and limitations
• To be knowledgeable and accountable on the tasks that they carry out

 

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.

• Attention to detail
• Team player
• Good accounting understanding
• Ability to solve problems
• Flexi