Financial Controller

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We are seeking a commercially minded Financial Controller to join WPP Media. This role will be responsible for leading and managing the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring all deadlines are met and reporting is delivered accurately and efficiently.

The successful candidate will maintain robust financial controls, drive continuous process improvements, and support the delivery of a streamlined and effective reporting function. This function provides timely and accurate monthly reporting to WPP, including P&L and balance sheet submissions, as well as high-quality management information to support business decision-making.

What you'll be doing:

Financial Reporting&Month-End Close Leadthemonth -end,quarter-end,half-year,andyear-endcloseprocesses,ensuringaccurateandtimelyfinancialreporting.

Prepareandreviewmonthlymanagementaccounts,includingprofitandlossstatements,balance sheets,andsupportingcommentary.

Deliverinsightfulvarianceanalysis,identifyingkeybusinessdriversandprovidingrecommendationstostakeholders.

Overseerevenuerecognitionprocesses,ensuringcompliancewithaccountingstandardsandcompanypolicies.

Ensurebalancesheetreconciliationsarecompletedaccuratelyandontime,resolvingoutstandingitemspromptly.

Supportstatutoryreportingrequirementsandyear-endfinancialsubmissions.

Provideadhocfinancialanalysisandreportingtosupportbusinessdecision-making.

Group Reporting&Stakeholder Management Prepareandsubmitmonthly ,quarterly,andannualreportingpackagestothewidergroupfinancefunction.

Actasakeypointofcontactforregionalandgroupfinanceteams,respondingtoreportingqueriesandinformationrequests.

Ensurereportingrequirementsaremetaccuratelyandwithinagreeddeadlines.

Supporttheimplementationofnewreportingprocessesandrequirementsasthebusinessevolves.

Team Leadership Manage ,coach,anddevelopmembersofthefinanceteam,fosteringacultureofaccountability,collaboration,andcontinuousimprovement.

Provideguidanceandsupportduringkeyreportingperiodsandcriticaldeadlines.

Buildcapabilitywithintheteambysharingtechnicalknowledgeandpromotingbestpractice.

Controls,Compliance&Continuous Improvement Maintainastrongfinancialcontrolenvironment ,ensuringcompliancewithinternalpolicies,corporategovernancestandards,andregulatoryrequirements.

Support both internal andexternalauditprocesses,coordinatingresponsesandensuringtimelycompletionofauditrequests.

Continuouslyreviewandimproveexistingprocesses,driving efficiencies,automation,andstrongerfinancialcontrols.

Contributetofinancetransformationinitiativesandadhocprojectsasrequired.

Business Partnering Partnerwithoperationalandcommercialstakeholdersacrossthebusiness ,buildingstrongrelationshipsandprovidingfinancialinsight.

Translatefinancialdataintomeaningfulrecommendationsthatsupportstrategicandoperationaldecision-making.

Deliveranalysisonbusinessperformance,trends,risks,andopportunitiestohelpdrivegrowthandprofitability.

Team Leadership Manage…