Talent Partner - FTC 6 Months (London)

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.    We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.   Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.    For more information, visit WPP.com.   Why we're hiring: Ready to make a global impact? WPP is undergoing an exciting transformation, and we need a sharp, motivated Senior Financial Analyst to join our Group Reporting team at our London HQ. This fixed-term contract role is your chance to be a key player in shaping the financial future of a world-leading creative company. Don't just report numbers – help drive our success! What you'll be doing: As a vital part of our central finance function, you'll be at the heart of WPP's Group reporting function, working on complex and exciting projects. You'll gain exposure to a wide range of areas, including: * Play a key role in our core functions: This includes impairment assessments, acquisition and disposal accounting, financial instruments, investments, leasing, and more, ensuring WPP's financial statements are accurate and compliant with IFRS. * Master the art of consolidation: Wrangle data from our global network of companies, navigating multiple currencies and jurisdictions to create a cohesive financial picture. * Drive process improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline and enhance our reporting processes, making us more efficient and effective. * Influence senior leadership: Prepare critical financial information for senior management, providing insights and analysis that drive key decisions. * Be a compliance champion: Ensure adherence to WPP's accounting policies and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, safeguarding the integrity of our financial reporting. * Be part of a great team: We have a high performing team with a positive culture centred around collaboration, teamwork and supporting each other.  What you'll need: * Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CA) with at least one year of post-qualification experience, preferably in a listed (ideally UK premium listed) environment. * Experience navigating the complexities of large, multinational organisations. * Big 4 public accounting experience is a plus. * In-depth knowledge of IFRS. * Sharp analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to make sound judgments under pressure. * A proactive, self-starter attitude with a thirst for learning and a passion for problem-solving. * Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across the WPP network. * Advanced Excel skills   Who you are: You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working. You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected. You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.   What we'll give you: Passionate, inspired people – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work. Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry. Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge? #LI-Hybrid  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. 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. PLEASE READ OUR PRIVACY NOTICE (HTTPS://WWW.WPP.COM/EN/CAREERS/WPP-PRIVACY-POLICY-FOR-RECRUITMENT) FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW WE PROCESS THE INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE.

Too Good To Go

At Too Good To Go, we have an ambitious mission: to inspire and empower everyone to fight food waste together. More than 1/3 of all food produced in the world is wasted. And that has a huge impact on the health of our planet. 10% of greenhouse gas emissions come from food waste and loss. Through our marketplace app, we connect businesses that have unsold, surplus food, with consumers who can buy and enjoy it at ⅓ of retail value. We are a certified B Corporation with a mission to empower everyone to take action against food waste. Alongside our marketplace app, we create educational tools, explore new business solutions, and influence legislation to help reduce food waste. We’re growing fast: Our community of 120 million registered users and 180,000 active partners across 20 countries, have together already saved over 500 million meals from going to waste In 2023, Too Good To Go was recognised on Fortune's acclaimed 'Change the World' list, named as one of Deloitte's 'Best Managed Companies' and won a coveted 'Cultural Impact Award' at the annual Apple App Store Awards. We’re looking for an exceptional Talent Sourcer to join the Global Talent Acquisition team at Too Good To Go on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract. Are you a proactive talent hunter who loves the thrill of identifying the next generation of sales superstars? Or do you have experience in sales and love the idea of transitioning into Talent Acquisition? If so, and you speak English and German to full professional proficiency, then we’d love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for a Talent Sourcer to fuel our global growth, with a primary focus on building our entry level sales pipelines for our Berlin and London hubs. In this role, you will be the first point of contact and the face of our brand for ambitious, emerging talent. While your main playground will be European sales, you will also stretch your sourcing muscles by supporting hiring across our other global offices and occasionally supporting those hard-to-fill roles in other departments. Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Operations Manager, you will collaborate closely with a Global Talent Acquisition Team who will support you, share insights and work together as one team. CORE DUTIES * Talent Pipeline Building: Proactively source, engage, and build a diverse pipeline of high-potential, early-career sales talent. * Candidate Engagement: Craft compelling, personalised outreach strategies that make passive candidates stop and read, effectively selling our company culture and career growth opportunities. * University Partnership Coordination: Coordinate our European campus recruitment initiatives by building meaningful relationships with career centres, student groups, and key academic institutions. * Engagement Events: Develop, pilot and implement a calendar of events, ranging from external graduate fairs to in-house networking sessions, workshops, and panel discussions to drive relevant candidate interest in early careers sales roles. * Content & Marketing: Work with Talent Acquisition, Communications & Marketing colleagues to experiment with and implement creative employer branding and recruitment strategies to drive traffic and engagement to our careers site. * Collaboration & Integration: Work in partnership with Hiring Managers, local leaders and Marketing teams to ensure event themes align with business objectives and provide a high-quality candidate experience. * Data Integrity: Keep our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) meticulously updated to ensure accurate data tracking and a seamless candidate experience. ABOUT YOU & WHAT YOU'LL BRING This is an early-career role, and we are fully ready to invest in your training, mentor you, and support you through a steep (but exciting!) learning curve. As such, there isn’t a "perfect candidate" on paper. The requirement for this role is that you have full professional proficiency in both German and English (written and spoken). Beyond that, we are looking for a unique mix of energy, organisation, and curiosity. You might be the perfect person for this role if you one of these profiles describes you: * The Up-and-Coming Sourcer: You already have some experience in recruitment or sourcing (agency or in-house). You know how to hunt for talent, especially in early careers, but you’re excited to step away from just sending LinkedIn messages and want to learn how to run live events and build campus partnerships. * The Sales Professional Looking for a Pivot: You have a background in sales (B2B, tech, or recruitment agency sales) and love the thrill of the chase, but you want to pivot your career into Talent Acquisition. You already understand the sales mindset, making you perfect for finding our future sales stars. * The Event Coordinator Ready for a New Challenge: You have experience organising, planning, and hosting events, but not necessarily in a HR or recruitment context. You are incredibly organised, a confident public speaker, and want to apply those skills to building a global talent community. Core Traits We Are Looking For: * A Fearless Communicator: You genuinely love talking to people, building relationships, and being the energetic face of our company at a university fair or on a video call. * A Growth Mindset: You are comfortable with ambiguity, excited by the idea of trying new things, and ready to learn fast. * Strong Organisational Skills: Between managing spreadsheets for event logistics and keeping candidate profiles updated in an ATS, you’ll need to be someone who naturally stays on top of the details. OUR VALUES: * We Win Together * We Raise the Bar * We Keep It Simple * We Build A Legacy * We Care WHAT WE OFFER * A rare opportunity to work in a social impact company (and certified B Corporation!) where you can see real and tangible impact in your role. * Working alongside an international community of users, partners and 1,400+ colleagues across 20 countries that are on the same important mission. * Personal and professional development opportunities in a fast-paced scale-up environment. * An inclusive company culture where you can bring your authentic self to work * A strong, values-driven team culture where we celebrate successes and socialise with colleagues who care to offer  BENEFITS * WORK FLEXIBLY:  * Enjoy hybrid working from our great offices, at home or abroad. * Extra parental leave and days off beyond local legislation and the option to take an extra week of unpaid leave * Health insurance and pension plans (subject to country of employment). * Additional days off for significant life events * CELEBRATE & SOCIALISE * Regular social events like summer and winter parties. * Coffee, snacks and fully-equipped kitchens. * Get to know our community with a monthly free Surprise Bag * Paid volunteer time through our Shareback volunteering programme * Women in the Workplace, P.R.I.D.E., People of Colour and Functionally Diverse Employee Resource Groups  HOW TO APPLY * We take recruitment very seriously, so please carefully read everything we have written above. Please also check our website and international media in order to get a good overview of Too Good To Go. * Submit your CV and Cover letter in English. * Please note that we only accept applications coming through our platform. No CV or Cover Letter will be accepted by email or LinkedIn direct messaging.   A Movement for Everyone We want to inspire and empower everyone to fight food waste together. With that mission, it’s only natural that we want to build a diverse and inclusive team of highly capable individuals who are passionate about doing things in a better way. We strongly believe we all excel and are more creative when we’re allowed to be ourselves, and we’re committed to a culture where all of us belong. We are an equal opportunity employer and all employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

Man Group

About Man Group Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent. Headquartered in London, we manage $228.7 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com At Man Group, we respect your privacy and we are committed to protecting and safeguarding your Personal Data. We have developed policies and processes which are designed to provide for the security and integrity of your Personal Data. We are committed to Processing your Personal Data fairly and lawfully, and being open and transparent about such Processing. For further information on how we process your data, please see the privacy notice for applicants here * As at 31 March 2026   Note - This role is being offered on a 12 Month FTC Purpose of the role The role is responsible for supporting the financial control and reporting of the Group and its subsidiaries. The individual will have responsibility for subsidiaries and is an excellent opportunity for a quick learner who is willing to challenge existing processes. The role is based in the London Financial Accounting team who have responsibility for maintaining the accurate accounting books and records for the Group’s UK based subsidiaries and a selection of overseas entities. The team is also responsible for legal entity board, regulatory and statutory reporting, and month end reporting to the Group Reporting team. This role involves liaising with the auditors and other teams within Finance and the organisation (locally and in our global offices), including Treasury, Tax, Group Reporting, Legal, Company Secretarial and Operations. This role will also assist with ad-hoc projects as required.   Specific responsibilities * Perform monthly financial accounting activities for all entities within the individual’s area of responsibility, ensuring that the general ledger is accurate and complete and that all analytical reviews and balance sheet reconciliations have been completed and reviewed and review points are addressed * Prepare local GAAP statutory financial statements and tax returns for all relevant entities * Prepare regulatory returns for regulated entities, liaising with local regulatory advisors as required * Prepare board reporting for legal entities as required * Liaise with auditors and tax advisors, ensuring the delivery of information to support the preparation of local tax returns and other tax filings as required * Execution and ownership of centralised process such as fixed assets or transfer pricing * Ongoing liaison with other teams within Finance, including US and Swiss Financial Accounting, Treasury, Tax, Group Reporting and Finance Business Partners to support the delivery of information to and from them in a timely, accurate and efficient manner * Taking a proactive role in improving existing processes * Provide support and mentoring to junior staff * Supporting other Financial Control and Reporting initiatives and projects as required   Key competencies * Accounting: ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification * Experience: Good knowledge of financial accounting, including technical accounting * IT Skills: Must be computer literate with strong excel skills and have the ability to learn new systems Experience with general ledger systems would be advantageous * Interpersonal: Communication, organisation, and presentation skills together with the ability to confidently deal with multiple stakeholders * Other: Individual should have a pro-active attitude and be a quick learner with attention to detail Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group You'll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity. You'll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you'll receive two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering. Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact TalentAcquisition@man.com.