Senior Director - Commercial

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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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. 

We are seeking a Chartered Accountant to manage a Senior Commercial Profile. This role is designed for finance professionals with strong commercial acumen who can handle contractual and compliance-related work without requiring a formal legal background. The candidate will be responsible for overseeing commercial contracts, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, and supporting business operations with sound financial and commercial judgment.

• →Draft, review, and manage commercial contracts, commercial paperworks, SoWs, NDAs, Bank Guarantees and SoWs.
• →Ensure compliance with statutory requirements under applicable commercial and corporate laws.
• →Work closely with the internal legal department for specialized legal matters and closure of commercial contracts.
• →Collaborate with the global legal team to align contractual practices with international standards.
• →Partner with the CFO to provide commercial and financial insights into contractual obligations and risks.
• →Support negotiations with vendors, clients, and partners from a financial and compliance perspective.
• →Maintain accurate documentation and records of all contracts and related correspondence.
• →Assist in dispute resolution and claims management from a commercial standpoint.
• →Collaborate with internal teams (finance, operations, procurement, and legal advisors) to ensure smooth execution of contractual obligations.

• Chartered Accountant (CA) certification is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of commercial contracts, company laws, contract laws, and compliance frameworks.
• Knowledge of corporate governance and statutory requirements.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret legal documents and translate them into actionable commercial strategies.

• Experience in managing commercial contracts and compliance in a corporate environment.
• Familiarity with the Contract laws, Companies Act, and other relevant commercial laws.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple stakeholders.