2864 - Commercial Revenue Management Accountant - GCS

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 commercial revenue accountant controllership function and

will assist with all reporting to WPP (PCL and Balance Sheet) and internal Management information.

Responsibilities

Month end Process / Year End s variance Analysis

• Support in the preparation of the monthly Management Accounts in an accurate / timely manner
• Provide Monthly variance analysis for your areas by comparing to Budget/Forecast/Prior Year with a detailed
• Manage the intercompany process, complete intercompany submissions, communicate with counterparties, document variances, and take steps to resolve them on a timely
• Ensuring compliance with ICFR (Internal Control Financial Reporting) company policies and SOX requirements so attention to detail is
• Assist with the SOX and year-end audit by providing all relevant information to the auditors for your
• Ad hoc projects as directed by Financial Controller, EMEA, WPP Media wider
• Continuously reviewing current processes and making improvements to allow better control or improved efficiencies in the
• Assist with submitting commentaries to WPP Media EMEA monthly and resolve reporting queries

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
• Working with FPCA team during forecasting

Skills and Experience

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 C WPP Media’s shared core values:

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational
• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

Essential

• Intermediate 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 Able to prioritise workload to meet challenging deadlines
• Strong analytical C 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 s 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 C 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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