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Über diese Senior GL Reporting Analyst - EMEA Stelle bei WPP

WPP · Vor Ort · Madrid

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. 

We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. 
 
We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.
 
Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow. 
 
For more information, visit WPP.com.
 

Why we're hiring:

We are hiring a Senior Accountant to take ownership of complex general accounting and reporting activities within our Finance Shared Services environment. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate financial records, strong controls, timely month-end close, high-quality reconciliations, audit-ready evidence and effective collaboration across Finance teams.

This position is also expected to actively contribute to our Finance Transformation journey, helping drive process standardisation, automation, AI adoption and continuous improvement across RTR activities. The role requires a finance professional who combines strong accounting expertise with a transformation mindset and the ability to challenge existing ways of working.

 

What you'll be doing:

Own general ledger accounting activities for assigned entities or processes, including complex journal entries, accruals, prepayments, reclassifications and balance sheet reconciliations.

Coordinate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities in line with defined timelines, ensuring issues are identified, escalated and resolved on time.

Ensure accurate and timely posting of accounting entries in the ERP system and challenge unusual, incomplete or unsupported transactions.

Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies, aged items and unusual movements.

Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and audit standards, with a strong focus on evidence quality and traceability.

Maintain and review appropriate documentation and audit trails for internal and external audits.

Support financial reporting, variance analysis and accounting reviews, identifying unusual transactions, risks or trends.

Liaise with other Finance functions (PTP, OTC, Treasury, Tax) and OpCo stakeholders to resolve complex accounting issues.

Act as a technical reference point for Analyst profiles, supporting knowledge transfer, coaching and process clarification.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to simplify, standardise and automate RTR processes.

Promote the responsible use of automation, digital finance tools and AI-enabled solutions across accounting, reconciliation, reporting and documentation activities.

Support ad-hoc accounting, reporting, audit and transformation requests as required.

 

Who you'll be working with:

Finance Shared Services and Record-to-Report (RTR) teams

Other Finance functions, including PTP, OTC, Treasury and Tax

Internal and external auditors

Finance stakeholders across the business

OpCo finance teams and regional stakeholders

Process improvement, automation and Finance Transformation stakeholders

 

What you'll need:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Relevant experience in accounting, RTR, audit or financial reporting within a Shared Services or corporate environment.

Solid understanding of statutory accounts and disclosure requirements, with proven experience coordinating annual audit processes and reviewing information provided to external auditors.

Proven experience performing and reviewing intercompany reconciliations.

Strong understanding of accounting principles, with solid exposure to Spanish GAAP and IFRS (including IFRS 16).

Knowledge or exposure to Belgian GAAP (BE GAAP) and Dutch GAAP / Dutch Financial Reporting Standards (NL GAAP) is highly desirable.

Experience working with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, BC Media, Maconomy, or similar).

Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with digital finance, automation and AI-enabled tools.

High attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to review and challenge accounting outputs.

Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage deadlines and priorities with limited supervision.

Clear and professional communication skills, with the ability to coordinate stakeholders and explain accounting issues effectively.

Ability to act as a senior reference point, support Analyst profiles and operate within review and control cycles.

Transformation mindset, with willingness to improve processes, strengthen controls and adopt new ways of working.

Fluency in English and Spanish; additional languages are a plus such as Italian.

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 open-minded: to 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 aim to create a culture in which people can 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?

#LI-Hybrid 

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.

WPP 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.

Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wpp.com/en/careers/wpp-privacy-policy-for-recruitment) for more information on how we process the information you provide.

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Über WPP

At WPP, we believe in the power of collaboration and the impact of bold ideas. We champion creativity, providing a dynamic environment where you can contribute to groundbreaking work, develop your skills, and become part of a global community of passionate individuals. Explore a world of opportunities at WPP and discover a career that fuels your passion and empowers you to make a difference.


We use AI tools in our hiring process to enhance efficiency and improve the candidate experience, such as helping match candidates to roles or assist with scheduling. These tools support, but never replace, human decision-making. All final hiring decisions are made by people. We are committed to using AI ethically, ensuring fairness, minimizing bias, and protecting candidate data in line with privacy regulations. If you have questions about how AI is used in our recruitment process, please reach out to [email protected]

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