Financial Analyst (Client Finance)

WPP • New York, NY

3d • $45,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities.
Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore.
WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500.
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.
WPP is seeking a client finance analyst who will be responsible for:
• Providing analytical support to the agency and to the director of client finance, including the analysis of monthly results to provide insight on key growth drivers and trends as well as operational risk and opportunities.
• Providing pricing analysis to support new business efforts and existing accounts.
• Supporting the improvement of company-wide financial controls to ensure accurate, consistent and timely reporting of financial data, including the review and restructuring of the existing information flows and controls
• Interfacing with client services and project teams to assess project performance to ensure timely and accurate billings and revenue recognition
• Supporting our the billing function for clients and reporting as needed
• Monitoring ongoing client expenditure patterns and identifying areas for improved performance
• Collaborating with client finance managers to review utilization and expenditure patterns in support of account budget objectives
• Administering the project management system and liaising with external consultants on system improvements
• Preparing accurate and timely ad hoc client financial reporting

Requirements

• BS in finance or accounting
• 2+ years of financial analysis experience
• High level of analytical and quantitative skills
• Ability to work with all levels of management
• Strong in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables

Responsibilities

• Providing analytical support to the agency and to the director of client finance, including the analysis of monthly results to provide insight on key growth drivers and trends as well as operational risk and opportunities.
• Providing pricing analysis to support new business efforts and existing accounts.
• Supporting the improvement of company-wide financial controls to ensure accurate, consistent and timely reporting of financial data, including the review and restructuring of the existing information flows and controls
• Interfacing with client services and project teams to assess project performance to ensure timely and accurate billings and revenue recognition
• Supporting our the billing function for clients and reporting as needed
• Monitoring ongoing client expenditure patterns and identifying areas for improved performance
• Collaborating with client finance managers to review utilization and expenditure patterns in support of account budget objectives
• Administering the project management system and liaising with external consultants on system improvements
• Preparing accurate and timely ad hoc client financial reporting

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level