Senior Management Accountant

1213 - Senior Management Accountant - Finance Operations

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

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

The Management Accountants within WPP Media are responsible for supporting the Month-End/quarter and year-end processes, ensuring deadlines within their areas are met and work is accurate; maintaining efficient control processes and supporting process improvement where possible. This role will sit within the cost function and will assist with all reporting to WPP (P&L and Balance Sheet) and internal Management information.

Responsibilities

Month end Process / Year End & variance Analysis

• Support in all Month-end, Quarter-end, Year-end processes to ensure accurate and timely reporting of P&Ls and Balance Sheets. Including creating and posting journals for your areas.
• Preparation of Flash and Actual BFC submissions to be sent over to Finance Plus in ample time to load.
• Preparation of internal P&L commentary for your areas within threshold prior to BFC submission (CTB21) for review.
• Preparation of internal Balance Sheet commentary for your areas within threshold prior to BFC submission (CTB20) for review.
• Prepare WD9 and 20th of the month SOX controls allocated for review by the FC.
• Assist in the improvement of SOX controls and Balance Sheet reconciliations, ensuring unreconciled items are reviewed monthly / resolved.
• Review the Cost Analysis and calculate the necessary accruals using IFRS principles. Prepare and post the journals accordingly.
• Assist the FC with PWC External Audit & EY internal SOX audit, checking requests regularly for those assigned to you.
• Ensuring SOX controls are remediated and updated in Impero.
• Liaise with Finance Plus to resolve any reporting queries when loading the P&L / Balance Sheet.
• Ad hoc projects as directed by Financial Controller, EMEA, WPP Media wider business.
• Continuously reviewing current processes and making improvements to allow better control or improved efficiencies in the department.
• Work closely and train the Management Accountants within the team, whilst supporting with any queries they have

Business Partnering

• Business partnering through engagement with business on a regular basis including Microsoft Teams/face-to-face meetings
• Adding value to operational teams through analysis, reporting etc.
• Working with FP&A team during forecasting cycles.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Fully qualified accountant or equivalent (eg: CIMA, ACA, ACCA) MIN 3+ years post qualification.
• Intermediate to advanced level of Excel (Knowledge of SumIFs, Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP is essential)
• Organised with good attention to detail
• Quick to learn and adaptable to changing work allocation. Able to prioritise workload to meet challenging deadlines
• Strong analytical & reconciliation skills
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Enthusiastic with a can do attitude
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Confidence to challenge current processes

Desirable

• Experience working with DDS / Media Ocean
• Experience working with Cartesis / BFC
• Media industry experience
• Experience working with SOX Controls

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 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.

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