Assistant Finance Analyst - 12 Month FTC

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. 

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

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The role of the Assistant Finance Analyst will be a key member of the WPP Media EMEA Finance team, reviewing financial data from across the EMEA region. This role will be responsible for preparing Quarterly report submissions from EMEA markets, assisting the Finance Analysts during monthly/quarterly/annual reporting cycles and working with the Intercompany Analyst. There is plenty of opportunity for development for the right person within both WPP Media and the wider WPP group. The ideal candidate would be a proactive, hardworking individual looking for a challenge in the next step of your career.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting with P&L and balance sheet checks and following up with markets to correct any differences.
• Assisting with TB to Cartesis/ Accrued Revenue/ Other Assets & Liabilities analysis preparation.
• Supporting the Finance Analysts in reviewing the integrity of P&L and Balance Sheet data submitted by markets.
• Performing Access Review checks ensuring that users have the correct access, including emailing the markets for confirmation of users.
• Keep the Senior Regional Personnel updated on all matters of significance – key aspect ‘no surprises’.
• Other adhoc projects as and when required.

•    Experience within a finance team a plus
•    Proficient in Excel
•    Have a methodical and organised approach to tasks
•    Interested in problem solving and investigative work
•    Ability to work independently and take ownership of workload
•    Experience with consolidation software advantageous (e.g. SAP BFC or Hyperion HFM).
•    Foreign languages a distinct advantage though not essential.
•    An outgoing, tenacious (non-aggressive) personality.