Financial Analyst

About WPP Production

We are WPP Production - the unified global production company that brings together all of WPP's content producers, studios and craft experts into one connected organisation. We combine world-class human craft with next generation technology to originate, design, and deliver multi-channel content systems at scale. Built for borderless collaboration and powered by deep craft expertise, we are the production engine designed for today's always on, AI driven marketing world.

About WPP

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. For more information, visit WPP.com.

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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.

What does Financial Analyst do at WPP Production?

Reporting directly to the Senior Finance Manager, the Financial Analyst will play a vital role in financial reporting and operations. The Financial Analyst will work with other Analysts in the team to ensure that all accounting entries are posted correctly, review for missing entries, and check entries for accuracy. Responsibilities include assisting with all BFC reporting packages for all North America entities such as monthly Actuals reporting, Forecast & Budgeting, conducting Operational KPI analysis, and addressing various financial ad hoc requests for WPP Production via the WPP Production Global team or the WPP teams. The Financial Analyst will assist with variance explanations and comparing actual results against prior years and forecasts. The Financial Analyst must be able to organize and make sense of large project scopes, datasets, workflows, and assist with the forecasting and reporting for all WPP requirements. This position will assist with improving the internal controls environment (SOX).

Responsibilities:

• Assist with reviewing financial schedules within our accounting and enterprise systems to ensure all data has been entered correctly
• Run/Prepare reports for Fixed Assets ledger, depreciation, and prepaid accounts
• Prepare and submit journal entries as needed
• Assist with any required tasks related with internal controls, SOX, IFRS, GAAP, company financial policies, and audits
• Review invoices and operating expenses to ensure that they have been posted correctly, or accrued for as needed
• Run/prepare balance sheet reports to assist with detailed monthly review of all balance sheets for accuracy
• Run/Prepare reports used for monthly expenses incurred vs. prior 12-month trend, and preparation of accruals or reclasses as needed
• Assist with month end, the quarter-end and year-end close schedules/processes
• Prepare monthly reports that will be reviewed with department heads to assess actuals vs. budget variances
• Assist with running/preparing timely, accurate, and insightful financial reporting, including P&L, balance sheet, variance analysis, and operational KPI tracking
• Assist with variance analysis and explanations research
• Assist with updating and maintaining the backup files for yearly budgets, quarterly reforecasts, and prior year adjustments for all North America business units
• Input yearly budgets, quarterly reforecasts, and prior year adjustments for all North America business units into our financial reporting systems
• Support the Finance Manager with budgeting and forecasting requirements
• Ad hoc reporting and financial operations considered necessary by management

Requirements: 

• Background in Accounting and FP&A a must
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Confident presentation & communication skills, comfortable working with all levels of management
• Proactive and results driven problem solver.
• Thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, financial modelling, budgeting, planning, and analysis experience required 
• Expert Excel skills
• Strong forecasting, budgeting, and reporting skills
• Industry relatable experience
• Results driven problem solver
• Experience within a billable industry is preferred 

The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $45,000 to $100,000. Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click [here]  for more details

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Why work here: 

At WPP Production, you’ll help shape the future of content production at a truly global scale. We bring together world-class talent, cutting-edge studios, and advanced technology to solve some of the most complex creative and production challenges in the industry. You’ll work in a collaborative, borderless environment where craft excellence is valued, innovation is encouraged, and AI and next-generation tools are used to amplify not replace human creativity. With access to diverse projects, global career opportunities, and the backing of WPP’s unmatched network, this is a place where you can grow your skills, make real impact, and create work that performs for every audience, across every channel, at every moment.

Inclusion and Impact 

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.

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