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:

To bring greater professionalism and systematisation to the SSC finance operations functions by overseeing and directly managing

all aspects of finance operations, PTP, T&E, OTC. A commercial, pro-active, and experienced accounting and Senior Finance Leader

with a proven track record to develop and grow a Finance Operations department. The individual is responsible for ensuring

adherence to Group policies and procedures, aligned to a global target operating model. Ability to streamline and deploy effective

processes to drive efficiencies.

This is a key position, and the individual will be a valued and integral member of the SSC leadership team.

What you'll be doing:

Contribute, as a member of the SSC senior management team, to the development and delivery of the WPP global target operating

model, mission and strategy.

The Director, Finance Operations will have a key role to play in the development of our strategic plan to ensure the long-term

financial health and growth of the SSC.

Regularly review all operational costs and recommend savings wherever possible, while maintaining the highest standards of

service delivery to the OpCos.

Ensure a high standard of customer experience is delivered to all stakeholders.
Initiator of business & operation improvement analysis and projects aligned to the direction provided by the global head office

team.

Accountable for overall finance operations for the shared services organisation, lead the overall Finance Operations team &

processes, ensuring automation, simplification in line with the global target operating model/WPP Group directive.

Drive automation & transformation across the shared services systems and processes including better use of ERP’s, tools and

applications.

Plan system and process improvements, promoting end user confidence.
Participate in all SSC system and process automations, simplification and transformation, aligned to global directive, ensuring

all business user requirements are properly considered.

Build and constantly train and maintain a best in class Finance Operations team who are able to effectively manage delivery and

user support to all OpCos to an exceptionally high standard.

Ensure that the Finance Operations heads of departments/management leads are regularly meeting with the OpCo CFO’s, Heads of

Departments, Business/Account Directors to provide status reviews and updates.

Ensure the timely PTP reconciliation and payment to terms of all third party costs.
Manage the OTC process, to ensure that timely and accurate Billing of Client revenue is adhered to in line with Client

contractual commitments and any unbilled revenue is reported accurately to the applicable OpCos providing full explanations for

delays or queries.

Where applicable, ensure the timely Client Purchase Order reconciliations, COS reconciliations, and accuracy and quality of

data is adhered to.

Full preparation of required monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements.
Responsible for ensuring the WPP Group Policies and Procedures, compliance (SOX and Internal Audit) are adhered to.

What you'll need:

Minimum twelve years of experience, with five years’ experience in a similar role.
Established people manager with demonstrable coaching and leadership qualities - able to grow and develop a large team and

influence effectively.

Strong communication skills at all levels, whereby you can provide transparent, clear, and appropriate communication through

multiple appropriate communication methods.

Ability to build trusted and respected stakeholder relationships, both internally and externally and can manage these

constructively.

Agile and strategic thinking.
Strong commercial and analytical approach with the ability to balance this with a pragmatic style.
Solutions focused mind-set, and able to identify continuous areas for improvement and can implement change efficiently and

effectively.

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.

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Director, Finance Operations

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Dallas

Publicerad

8 april

Sista ansökningsdag

17 augusti

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