WPP Media
About WPP Media 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. For more information, visit wppmedia.com . About WPP Media WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com. 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. Role Overview: The FP&A and MIS Reporting Specialist will be responsible for driving financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting processes. This role involves analyzing financial performance, preparing insightful reports, and supporting strategic decision-making through data-driven analysis. Key Responsibilities: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Develop annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial plans. Perform variance analysis against budgets and forecasts; provide actionable insights. Partner with business units to understand drivers of financial performance and identify improvement opportunities. Support strategic initiatives through financial modeling and scenario analysis. MIS Reporting: Prepare and deliver accurate and timely MIS reports for management and stakeholders. Consolidate financial data across departments and ensure compliance with reporting standards. Automate and streamline reporting processes for efficiency and accuracy. Maintain dashboards and KPIs to monitor business performance. Additional Responsibilities: Ensure adherence to internal controls and compliance requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams for data collection and validation. Support ad-hoc analysis and presentations for senior management.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in financial modeling and advanced Excel skills; knowledge of BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) preferred. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
CA/CMA/MBA in Finance or equivalent professional qualification. 5–10 years of experience in FP&A, MIS reporting, or related roles. Experience in [industry, e.g., service sector, FMCG, IT] preferred. Life at WPP Media & 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 & 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. Please read our Privacy Notice for more information on how we process the information you provide.