1007 - Manager, Operations

1007 - Manager, Operations

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About EssenceMediacom: A Leading WPP Media Brand

EssenceMediacom is a new breed of media agency. Grounded in analytics & insights and powered by data & technology, we believe in the power of media and creative to drive breakthroughs for the world’s best brands. We help clients understand the modern marketing paradox and discover the breakthroughs brands need to win with their consumers. We are designed for the new communications economy — built on data & technology, built for people & algorithms, built around diverse schools of thought, built to test & learn at scale, and, crucially, built to evolve.

About the role

We are looking for an intelligent and driven person to take on a role as our Finance Operations Manager leading our day to day financial and commercial deliverables from London for Airbnb.

Our matrix structure will require you to work across our practice teams and client teams, working with our EMEA markets and our US global commercial team who are US based, supporting the day-to-day EMEA business.

In your unique role you will be supporting budget management, reporting and financial accuracy around our high-performing brand campaigns across a range of products. You will both support and challenge teams to deliver on quality/accuracy, timeline and end-to-end client satisfaction from our finance deliveries.

This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing, dynamic agency and team which is already doing industry-leading work for exceptional clients.

Some of the things we’d like you to do:

• Responsible for data and financial accuracy across Airbnb campaigns (including internal campaign management set up, accounting doc and global spend tracker updates, media authorization forms, and data checks)
• Responsible for invoicing and reconciliation according to agreed financial management timelines and process
• Advise Account Directors/Client Director on the status of financial campaign delivery and assist with financial risk/issue identification and resolution
• Assist the Account Directors in coordination of internal spot checks, reviewing the existing control processes, drive financial best practice among account teams and suggesting improvements.
• Oversee and own quality control to ensure the account team is consistently delivering exceptional quality of all financial matters throughout the campaign lifecycle.
• Ad Hoc financial and commercial analysis that is required

A bit about yourself:

• First class communication skills, both written and oral.
• Desire to work collaboratively and establish and maintain internal and external networks
• Ability to manage different stakeholders, with the gravitas and self-confidence to ensure that common objectives are met
• The role will require strong numerical skills, calmness under pressure and the ability to problem solve.
• A proactive mindset for new learning and a drive to develop new approaches
• Understanding of the media and communications industry. Direct experience is desirable but not essential.
• Proactive approach, a logical and analytical thought process, with good attention to detail and high level of accuracy in their output.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight timelines.

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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