Enterprise Transformation Modelling Lead - Finance & People

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: We are seeking a highly analytical and business-oriented Data Analyst to join our Global Centre of Excellence (COE) in Mumbai. This role will play a critical part in enabling data-driven decision-making across Global Procurement and Real Estate & Workplace Solutions (REWS). The analyst will act as a data partner for both functions - owning dashboards, analytics, reporting frameworks, and data quality - while supporting global transformation initiatives, cost optimisation, portfolio performance, and digital enablement. This is a hands-on role requiring strong analytical capability, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to translate complex datasets into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership.   What you'll be doing:   DATA STRATEGY & GOVERNANCE (PROCUREMENT & REWS) * Support the execution of the global data and reporting strategy across Procurement and REWS. * Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across multiple data sources (ERP, S2C tools, real estate systems, finance data). * Define and maintain data validation processes for spend, contracts, savings, projects, portfolio, and transformation metrics. * Drive improvements in data quality at source through stakeholder collaboration and process simplification.   ANALYTICS & INSIGHTS - PROCUREMENT * Develop and maintain procurement dashboards covering: * Spend analysis * Category and supplier performance * Savings and pipeline tracking * Contract and sourcing activity * Perform deep-dive analysis to identify trends, anomalies, risks, and cost-reduction opportunities. * Own and support procurement taxonomies, categorisation logic, and reporting standards. * Partner with category teams and procurement leadership to answer strategic and operational business questions through data.   ANALYTICS & INSIGHTS – REWS * Track and report on global REWS transformation initiatives, including: * Cost savings (leases, operational efficiencies, IFM) * Space optimisation and Space reduction * Portfolio size and footprint by agency and region * Project completion rates and transformation benefits * Support portfolio and performance reporting for senior REWS leadership. * Consolidate and analyse global end-user feedback related to workplace transformation. * Respond to ad-hoc REWS reporting requests with speed and accuracy.   DASHBOARDING & REPORTING * Design, build, and maintain interactive dashboards using Power BI (and related tools). * Translate complex datasets into clear, executive-ready visualisations and narratives. * Ensure recurring reports and dashboards are reliable, scalable, and aligned to global KPIs. * Continuously improve reporting automation and self-service capabilities.   STAKEHOLDER COLLABORATION & COE ENABLEMENT * Work closely with global stakeholders across Procurement, REWS, Finance, IT, Data teams and relevant external suppliers * Act as a trusted data partner for senior leaders, providing insights, context, and recommendations. * Support COE capability building by documenting processes, sharing best practices, and enabling repeatable analytics. * Liaise with internal and external technology partners (e.g., ERP, S2C, BI vendors) where required.   What you'll need: * 3–5+ years of experience in data analytics, reporting, or business intelligence roles. * Prior experience supporting Procurement, Supply Chain, Real Estate, Facilities, Finance, or Transformation functions is strongly preferred. * Proven experience working with global stakeholders and large, complex datasets. * Exposure to transformation programs, cost optimisation initiatives, or portfolio reporting is a plus.   TECHNICAL & ANALYTICAL SKILLS * Strong experience with Power BI (dashboard design, data modelling, storytelling). * Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, pivot tables, data modelling). * Understanding of: * Procurement data (spend, POs, invoices, contracts, savings) * Financial concepts (GLs, cost centres, budgets) * Real estate or portfolio metrics (SM², occupancy costs, leases – desirable) * Familiarity with ERP systems, S2C / S2P tools, or real estate management systems is an advantage. * Strong analytical thinking with attention to detail and data accuracy.   SOFT SKILLS & COMPETENCIES * Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain data to non-technical audiences. * Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills. * Structured problem-solving mindset with business acumen. * High ownership, curiosity, and continuous-improvement orientation. * Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, global, matrix environment.   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.

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.   What you'll be doing: The role supports the Global Process Documentation Head during the execution of projects or tasks by assisting with the detailed analysis of end‑to‑end processes and providing contextual inputs to draft standardised process documentation and process workflows for final review and approval by the SMEs and Global Process Documentation Head. This position contributes to enhancing the overall quality of process documentation and develops materials that serve as essential training resources for existing and new employees. The role is critical in mitigating operational risk by ensuring consistency, accuracy, and standardisation across process documentation. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Develop clear, structured process documentation including end‑to‑end process maps, SOPs, work instructions. * Translate complex operational steps into concise, user-friendly documentation that can be followed consistently. * Maintain a central repository of all process documents and ensure version control is applied. * Work with SMEs to understand current state processes, pain points, and variations across markets, ERPs, or teams. * Validate documented processes through walkthroughs, interviews, and observation to ensure accuracy. * Identify gaps, inconsistencies in existing documentation and propose improvements. * Facilitate reviews with SMEs, process owners, and operational leads to ensure documentation accurately reflects working practice. * Coordinate formal sign‑off and maintain audit trails of approvals. * Act as the point of contact for documentation queries across SSC and Network teams. * Ensure documentation aligns with WPP Policies, internal controls, audit requirements, and local regulatory standards. * Apply documentation standards, templates, and naming conventions consistently across all materials, following Global Head direction. * Where required, support readiness for audits by ensuring documentation is complete, current, and accessible. * Update documentation in line with process changes, system enhancements, or organisational policy updates. * Work with change managers or project teams to ensure new or updated processes are communicated effectively. * Support training teams by providing accurate process content for onboarding and upskilling materials. * Monitor feedback from users and identify opportunities to simplify or improve documentation.   What you'll need: * Shift - UK Process (1.30PM onwards) WFO * Office location - Vikhroli, Mumbai * Ability to break down end‑to‑end processes into logical, sequenced steps. * Strong understanding of process modelling techniques such as BPMN, SIPOC, or swim lane diagrams. * Skill in identifying inconsistencies in existing processes. * Experience in analysing variations across markets, teams, or systems and documenting them clearly. * Ability to write clear, concise, user‑friendly SOPs, work instructions, and process maps. * Strong command of language, grammar, and structured writing. * Experience applying documentation standards, templates, and naming conventions. * Skill in simplifying complex information without losing accuracy or control requirements. * Experience working with SMEs, process owners, and operational leads to gather information. * Ability to run workshops, interviews, and process walkthroughs. * Strong communication skills to challenge, clarify, and validate process details. * Confidence managing sign‑off cycles and coordinating feedback. * Ability to ensure documentation aligns with local regulatory, financial policy, or operational standards. * Ability to update documentation in line with system changes, process redesign, or new controls. * Experience supporting training teams with accurate process content. * Proven experience in working in transformation or shared services environments.   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.

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.   Job Title: Enterprise Transformation Headcount Tracking & Benefits Realization Lead - Finance & People WPP is embarking on a pivotal, multi-year enterprise-wide transformation program focused on modernizing and optimizing our Finance and People functions to unlock significant value. We are seeking an exceptional and detail-oriented Enterprise Transformation Headcount Tracking & Benefits Realisation Lead - Finance & People to lead workforce-related benefit tracking and provide a transparent view of headcount movements linked to the transformation. This role will have accountability for operating the transformation headcount tracker and connecting workforce movements to benefits realization. Working in close partnership with the PMO, transformation workstream leads, and business stakeholders, this role ensures that exits, offshore hires, role transitions, vacancy closures, and other workforce actions are accurately captured, validated, and translated into measurable and reportable benefits. The successful candidate will emphasize clear ownership, measurable KPIs, robust reporting, and strong alignment between people data and strategic outcomes. This role requires a leader with analytical discipline, excellent data stewardship, and the ability to connect detailed workforce changes to the broader transformation value story. They will establish confidence in workforce data, create a rigorous reporting rhythm, enforce benefit definitions and evidence standards, and surface risks or slippage early so corrective action can be taken. Key Responsibilities: Headcount Tracking, Workforce Data & Controls: * Own and operate the transformation headcount tracker, ensuring accurate, timely, and complete capture of workforce movements across in-scope functions, geographies, and workstreams. * Track and reconcile exits, offshore hires, redeployments, role eliminations, vacancy management, backfills, and other workforce actions against approved transformation plans and benefit assumptions. * Establish data standards, definitions, and controls for workforce-related measures so that reporting is consistent, auditable, and trusted across Finance, People, and program governance forums. Benefits Realization & Value Tracking: * Translate workforce movements into quantified benefits realization, linking headcount actions to savings, timing, run-rate impacts, and in-year delivery against the approved business case. * Maintain the benefits register and supporting evidence for workforce-related initiatives, ensuring benefit definitions, baselines, owners, milestones, and realization criteria are clearly documented. * Differentiate committed, forecast, and realized benefits, and ensure that upward reporting reflects actual delivery confidence rather than nominal plan assumptions. Reporting, Governance & Escalation: * Support the reporting cadence for workforce-related benefits, including dashboards, exception reports, and executive summaries showing performance against plan, variances, and emerging risks. * Provide regular reporting upward to program leadership and governance forums, clearly explaining what has been delivered, what is at risk, and what actions are required to protect value. * Escalate issues promptly where workforce actions are delayed, unsupported by evidence, inconsistent with approved assumptions, or at risk of failing to convert into financial benefits. Partnership with People, Finance & Workstream Leads: * Partner closely with HR/People operations, workforce planning, People Finance, shared services, and workstream leads to validate headcount actions and ensure a joined-up view of workforce change. * Work with Finance and FP&A teams to align headcount reporting with financial forecasts, savings tracking, and accounting treatment where required. * Support initiative owners in understanding evidence requirements, benefit rules, and reporting expectations, reinforcing discipline and accountability across the program. People Analytics, Insight & Continuous Improvement: * Use workforce and people data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities in areas such as attrition, redeployment, hiring patterns, delivery bottlenecks, and timing slippage. * Improve the design of workforce metrics, tracker logic, and reporting outputs over time so leaders can make faster, better-informed decisions on transformation delivery. * Help shape the broader workforce value narrative by connecting detailed people movements to strategic workforce planning, cost optimization, and long-term operating model outcomes. Skills & Experience: Experience: * 6+ years of progressive experience in workforce reporting, people analytics, HR operations, transformation PMO, benefits tracking, finance partnering, or a similar analytical delivery role. * Demonstrated experience maintaining headcount or workforce trackers in complex organizations, ideally in the context of transformation, restructuring, shared services, offshoring, or operating model change. * Experience linking people data to financial outcomes, business cases, or benefits realization, with clear evidence of disciplined tracking and executive reporting. * Proven ability to work across HR, Finance, and business stakeholders to reconcile different data sources and drive a single trusted view of workforce impacts. Benefits Realization, Workforce Reporting & Analytical Acumen: * Strong understanding of benefits realization concepts, including baselines, benefit ownership, evidence requirements, KPIs, and sustainment. * Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting workforce data, reconciling exceptions, and identifying the operational causes of benefit under-delivery or delay. * Comfortable working with large data sets and multiple source systems, with a disciplined approach to data quality, controls, and reporting accuracy. Stakeholder Management & Communication: * Excellent communicator able to present detailed workforce information in a clear, concise, and decision-oriented way to senior stakeholders. * Strong influencing skills and the confidence to challenge inconsistent data, unsupported claims, or weak evidence while maintaining productive working relationships. * Collaborative and pragmatic, able to work effectively across global, matrixed teams with different data owners, priorities, and levels of analytical maturity. Execution & Drive: * High attention to detail, with strong follow-through and the ability to maintain control over tracker integrity, reporting deadlines, and governance actions. * Outcome-focused and resilient, able to operate in a fast-paced environment where plans evolve and evidence must be updated continually. Education: * Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Business, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field. * Relevant postgraduate qualification preferred where relevant. Certifications (Preferred): * ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CIPD, PMP, or equivalent professional qualification/certification.   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.