About the role
About WPP Media
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.
WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.
For more information, visit wppmedia.com.
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.
- •GroupM offers a diverse range of roles across strategy, data, and creative fields.
- •The company is part of WPP, providing access to a vast network of global resources.
- •Strong focus on digital and programmatic advertising aligns with market trends.
- •High-pressure environment may not suit those seeking work-life balance.
- •Complex organizational structure can lead to bureaucratic challenges.
- •Frequent restructuring may cause job insecurity among employees.
- •GroupM's scale allows for unparalleled access to global advertising data.
- •Specialized roles in programmatic and digital media reflect cutting-edge industry practices.
- •As part of WPP, GroupM benefits from a broad spectrum of marketing expertise.
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