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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. \n\nFor more information, visit WPP.com.\n\nWhy we're hiring:\nAs part of WPPs Elevate28 strategy, we are accelerating a major Finance Technology transformation to simplify, modernise and standardise the platforms, data and processes that underpin Global Finance. This portfolio is critical to statutory reporting, management reporting, forecasting, planning, control, performance management, compliance, and executive decision-making. \nThe Global Programme Director - Finance Technology will shape, govern and drive WPP’s global Finance Technology transformation portfolio. This senior enterprise leadership role turns a complex, multi-year agenda into a coherent roadmap that simplifies the finance technology estate, strengthens control and resilience, and enables faster, more trusted business insight. \nThe role spans Finance ERP standardisation, consolidation platform replacement, enterprise performance management, revenue forecasting, analytics, finance data foundations and operating model change. 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We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.\nYou're optimistic: We believein 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.\nYou'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.\nWhat we'll give you:\nPassionate, inspired people - We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work.\nScale and opportunity - We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.\nChallenging and stimulating work - Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?\nWe 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.\nWPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. 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