WIP 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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Job Title: WIP Manager

Reporting To: Working Capital Director

Company: VML

Location: Sea Containers, London (hybrid)

Are you a highly analytical and experienced finance professional with a passion for optimizing financial processes and driving efficiency? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment where your expertise directly impacts business performance?

VML is seeking a dedicated and proactive WIP Manager to join our high-performing Finance team. This pivotal role will see you take ownership of our Work-in-Progress (WIP) management, ensuring financial accuracy, driving timely billing, and contributing significantly to our working capital efficiency. You will be instrumental in bridging the gap between our creative teams and financial operations, ensuring seamless project delivery from a financial perspective.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned professional to lead, innovate, and make a tangible impact within a global leader in marketing and technology. You will report directly to the Working Capital Director, offering a clear path for professional growth and development.

• Strategic WIP Management: Proactively analyse and manage Work-in-Progress (WIP) on a weekly basis, identifying potential issues, driving resolution, and ensuring efficient clearance across all business units.
• Billing & Client Process Expertise: Develop a deep understanding of client-specific billing requirements and internal processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and optimal revenue recognition.
• Unbilled Revenue Leadership: Lead the WIP team in the proactive management and reduction of unbilled revenue, collaborating closely with senior staff and account teams to ensure timely invoicing and cash flow optimisation.
• Invoice Query Resolution: Act as a primary point of contact for complex invoice queries related to billing and debtors, ensuring swift, accurate, and satisfactory resolution to maintain strong client relationships.
• Project Financial Closure: Partner with Project Managers and Producers to facilitate the seamless financial closure of projects, ensuring all costs are accounted for, and revenue is recognised appropriately.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Orchestrate and lead regular, impactful WIP meetings with Account Management and Producers, fostering strong communication, accountability, and alignment across teams.
• Team Leadership & Development: Contribute to the leadership and development of the WIP team, fostering a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
• Comprehensive Financial Reporting: Prepare and deliver robust month-end reporting, providing insightful commentary across Accrued Income, Pre-billing, Costs, and…