Financial Analyst, Commercial

Job Title: Financial Analyst, Commercial

Function: Finance

Location: Hong Kong

 

 

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

We are currently looking for a Financial Analyst, Commercial to join our Finance team. In this role, you will assist in various financial tasks, including management reporting, budget and forecast processes, sales tracking, and P&L reviews, and ensuring compliance with SOX requirements. The analyst will support revenue and cost analysis and commercial and financial support to the operations team.

 

Core Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting and Analysis:

• Assist in preparing timely and accurate management reports.
• Perform variance analysis and identify key trends and insights.
• Develop and maintain financial models for forecasting and budgeting.
• Support the handling of full sets of financial data, including balance sheet items.
• Answer and address regional financial queries and provide necessary analysis and reports.
• Assist and handle ad hoc tasks and requests for management reviews.

 

Operation and Financial Support

• Assist in preparing client reports and support client audits.
• Support internal communications to resolve operational issues and ensure smooth workflows.
• Track financial performance against key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Prepare documentation for internal controls and SOX compliance.
• Support legal document reviews and tax issues.
• Assist in optimizing workflows and procedures to enhance efficiency.

 

 

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.

 

Education and Experience:

• Diploma holder or above in Business, Commerce, Finance, or Accounting.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.