Commercial Analyst

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

We are currently looking for a Commercial Analyst to join us. You will be a key point of contact for our business and shared service teams, providing crucial support for financial operations. In this role, you will help maintain and improve WPP Media’s procedures and standards, ensuring compliance with business and regulatory guidelines.

What you will do:

• Manage media campaign reconciliation process, resolve discrepancies with media team if any and have media plans reconciled in media/accounting systems

• Support and collaborate with account management team in all areas interacting with the billing, collection and payment process, with a view to ensuring operational efficiency

• Support month-end close activities, including the preparation of journal entries and reconciliations for various balance sheet and income statement accounts

• Preparation of intercompany work orders

• Support monthly, quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting process.

• Preparation of internal and client reporting.

• Compliance: Supporting in Client, Financial and SOX audit documentation

• Ad-hoc duties

What you will need:

• Degree/diploma in accounting

• At least 3 years’ experience in a Finance position

• Prior hands-on experience in Accounts Receivable/ Billing operations/ General Ledger for media industry an advantage

• Good numeracy and experience with the Google and Microsoft office suites (such as Power BI)

• Responsible, diligent and attentive to detail; follows through on queries and issues

• Analytical, meticulous with a positive attitude to work hard, good team player and able to work with minimal supervision

• Strong communicator, comfortable in dealing with both internal and external parties, clients and suppliers

• Recognizes and resolves problems quickly and effectively

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.

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