Junior Finance Analyst

2090 - Junior Finance Analyst – FP&A

About WPP Media

WPP Media, part of WPP, 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

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.

Role Summary and Impact

This role sits within the WPP Media UK FP&A team reporting into the FP&A Manager. The role will work closely with the rest of the FP&A team as well as the UK business.

Working as a key member of the WPP Media Finance team, the Junior Finance Analyst plays a pivotal role in producing insightful and relevant reporting for Senior Management to support key decision making.

You will be assisting with Forecasting and Budgeting processes, providing support to stakeholders in the business and contributing to the overall enhancement of the FP&A function. The role will also support key financial objectives that promote driving efficiencies within the team but also within the business. To be successful in this role, engagement with various parts of the business is required, often at different levels of seniority.

The role will have the following responsibilities:

• Streamlining forecast and budget processes with collaboration of the Finance team
• Assisting in the creation of an operating rhythm for reporting and filing
• Collecting and analysing relevant data from within the company, using existing systems
• Assisting with forecasting deliverables and ensuring timely submission
• Action any queries during Forecasting/Budgeting processes
• Ownership of Operating Cost actualising and forecasting across agencies
• Assist with Cartesis input on a quarterly basis
• Refresh Adaptive reports to support Senior Leadership reporting
• Assist with commentary submission to Group FP&A on a monthly basis
• Continuously reviewing current processes and making improvements to allow better control or improved efficiencies
• Supporting with a number of ad-hoc projects

Skills and Experience

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Organised with strong attention to detail
• Enthusiastic with a can-do attitude
• Excellent analytical skills
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and other Microsoft applications.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision
• Good interpersonal skills to work with different management levels
• Must show a proactive approach to problem solving and take initiative
• Highly numerate / mathematical skills
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to re-prioritise

Qualifications

• Five GCSE grades C - A* (4-9) or equivalent, including English and Maths

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.

Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location

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