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Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 115,000 accomplished people in 110 countries. WPP has headquarters in New York, London and Singapore and a corporate presence in major markets worldwide.

We create transformative ideas and outcomes for our clients through an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce, and technology.

WPP and our award-winning agencies work with most of the world's biggest companies and organisations – from Ford, Unilever and P&G to Google, HSBC, and the UN. Our clients include 61 of the FTSE 100, 307 of the Fortune Global 500, all 30 of the Dow Jones 30 and 62 of the NASDAQ 100. WPP are the leader in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index and 20th in the FTSE 100 rankings for Women on Boards.

Why we're hiring:

WPP is on a global transformation journey for its accounting and finance departments.  This is an opportunity to join a team with a great learning environment.  We are looking for a Interim Senior Financial Analyst to join the financial reporting team at London Corporate Headquarters for a period of 6 months. 

What you'll be doing:

The Senior Financial Analyst is a key player in our monthly and quarterly accounting and consolidation functions. The role will include accounting for ad hoc transactions and projects involving the tax, treasury and real estate departments as well as the operating companies of WPP.

You will report into the Group Financial Reporting Manager. The team’s responsibilities include:

• Collating the information for and completing the holding companies consolidation to tight deadlines.
• Assisting with the Group’s consolidation, involving a large number of companies across multiple jurisdictions and currencies.
• Driving improvement in the Group’s consolidation processes.
• Assisting in the preparation of published financial information e.g. production of Group’s year-end and interim results and accounts.
• Assisting in production of other consolidated Group results and accounts.
• Aiding the tax, legal and treasury departments in implementing long-term tax planning initiatives and working capital management.

What you'll need:

• Qualified ACA or equivalent.
• Exposure to the environment and reporting issues of large multinational organisations.
• Sound project management skills – able to meet multiple deadlines.
• Flexible, able to work in a team and respond as needed.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to build relationships, there is significant correspondence with various operating companies within the WPP network.
• A quick learner, demonstrates initiative.

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 accepting: of 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 promote a culture of people that 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?

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