WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities.
Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 115,000 accomplished people in 110 countries. WPP has headquarters in New York, London and Singapore and a corporate presence in major markets worldwide.
We create transformative ideas and outcomes for our clients through an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce, and technology.
WPP and our award-winning agencies work with most of the world's biggest companies and organisations – from Ford, Unilever and P&G to Google, HSBC, and the UN. Our clients include 61 of the FTSE 100, 307 of the Fortune Global 500, all 30 of the Dow Jones 30 and 62 of the NASDAQ 100. WPP are the leader in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index and 20th in the FTSE 100 rankings for Women on Boards.
Why we're hiring:
Drive WPP's technological future as a key Finance Business Partner. Collaborate with the Chief Technology Officer and leadership team to shape and deliver cutting-edge software strategies, maximizing financial impact across our global network. This high-impact role offers the opportunity to shape commercial development for products used by operating companies in over 100 countries. You'll also provide highly responsive and effective financial support to the Chief People Officer, ensuring swift issue resolution and crystal-clear communication.
What you'll be doing:
- Strategic Financial Leadership: Serve as the lead Finance Business Partner for WPP's CTO and leadership team, driving financial strategy and commercial success across products, partnerships, and talent.
- Financial Management: Oversee global financial management, compliance, and performance for the CTO organisation (FP&A, cash management, and reporting) with an annual budget of ~$50m.
- Financial Planning & Analysis: Lead financial forecasting, planning, and reporting for the CTO investment portfolio, including developing pricing models for new SaaS products.
- Commercial Development: Guide the commercialization of new products from ideation through MVP to full market launch.
- Data-Driven Insights: Provide key financial insights and reporting on CTO projects and transformation initiatives to inform strategic decision-making and maximize business value.
- Operational Efficiency: Identify and implement opportunities for cost reduction, operational improvement, and enhanced data quality across the CTO organisation and wider WPP network.
- Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure all business activities comply with legal and regulatory requirements, mitigating financial and reputational risks in a complex, high-visibility environment.
What you'll need:
- Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent). An MBA or equivalent degree is a plus.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively and influence senior stakeholders.
- Experience developing commercial models and pricing strategies for SaaS/technology products.
- Strategic thinker with a talent for creating and articulating new business models.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, transformative environment, navigating organisational and geographical complexities.
- Strong commercial acumen and decision-making skills, with an understanding of international business implications.
- Ability to perform under pressure, make critical decisions, and maintain self-motivation in ambiguous situations.
- Data-driven approach to problem-solving and generating insights.
- Strong commercial negotiation skills.
- Awareness of industry trends in skills, capabilities, and technology.
Who you are:
You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are accepting: of new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.
You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.
You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.
What we'll give you:
Passionate, inspired people – We promote a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.
Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?
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