Junior Commercial Manager

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VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization.

In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.

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Department: Commercial Finance
Reports to: Commercial Lead
Location: London, UK

The Junior Commercial Manager is a key contributor to the financial success and operational efficiency of VML. Based in our vibrant London office, this position requires a highly motivated individual with strong commercial acumen, analytical skills, and a proven ability to navigate complex business environments.

Working closely with the Commercial Lead, you will play a crucial role in managing client profitability, supporting financial planning and analysis, ensuring adherence to financial regulations, and acting as a vital link between various internal and external stakeholders. This role demands an analytical thinker who can translate financial data into actionable insights, contributing to profitable growth with a specific focus on client P&L management and contract compliance.

• Support the Commercial Lead in managing a multi-national, multi-agency client portfolio, contributing to accurate financial reporting and commercial acumen.
• Assist in delivering live forecasts and managing quarterly budgets, ensuring alignment with client objectives and agency profitability targets.
• Prepare scopes of work (SOWs), collaborating with Delivery Leads and Senior Client Leads to ensure accurate costing and resource allocation.
• Prepare internal reports on utilisation, profitability, recoverability, and growth targets, providing insights to senior management.
• Support client teams with resourcing files and Power Bi reports, ensuring accurate information on resource allocation by client. Assist in reviewing freelance resource requests, ensuring all incremental revenue spend is both strictly necessary and covered by client budgets.
• Support procurement liaison and negotiations, assisting in securing favourable terms and maximizing value for the agency.
• Complete Group, EMEA, and Global reporting requirements, ensuring consistency and accuracy across all levels.
• Collaborate with experts to develop and market our offerings and capabilities, contributing to the agency's growth and market positioning.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, adhering to all internal and external reporting requirements. Maintain strict compliance with SOX regulations and internal control procedures.
• Internal and external audits – prepare all revenue related information for internal and external auditors and promptly respond to all related queries.

• Support liaison with subject matter experts, including legal counsel, during negotiations, protecting the agency's interests and ensuring compliance.
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