About the Role
This role offers an exciting opportunity to be involved in a highly experienced Global Client Compliance team. Managing commercial audit across WPP Media's global agencies is fundamental, alongside cultivating a best-in-class compliance structure, implementing media-focused processes, and associated systems. The role ensures contract compliance, protects client profitability, and manages client satisfaction, impacting WPP Media's reputation and commercial success.
Responsibilities
- Knowledge of designated commercial contract key terms and awareness of key client relationships
- Day-to-day management of client audit programs, including coordination of markets/auditors, review and preparation of scopes of audit, NDAs and MRLs, preparation of audit briefings and agency questionnaires, and tracking of results and settlement/makegoods
- Provision of consultancy services including basic contractual knowledge, market-specific commercial know-how, and financial/audit best practice
- Assist with the implementation of tailored compliance programs to meet changing market practices and specific client contractual requirements
- Working knowledge of media performance audits and any media process/digital audits
- Collaborate on the development of training and best practice programs including commercial contractual knowledge
- Help to maintain up-to-date agency commercial guidance documentation and systems
Requirements
- Experience interpreting and applying contract terms would be an advantage
- Industry commercial/financial experience
- Multi-market hands-on experience
- Basic knowledge of core agency concepts – agency benefits, disclosed buying models, undisclosed inventory, vendor contracts & remuneration models
- Requires individuals to have the right to work in the UK
Skills
- Strong financial acumen including analytical and quantitative skills
- Robust communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to navigate challenging conversations
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently with ownership over assignments
- Excellent organisational and project management skills
- Strong time management skills
- Proactive problem-solver with continuous improvement mindset
Location
- UK
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Manager
Education Level
- Qualified/part-qualified accountant/auditor
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in Commercial, Accounting, Finance, International Business, or a related field
Benefits
- Competitive medical insurance
- Group retirement plans
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Significant paid time off
- Preferential partner discounts
- Employee mental health awareness days
About the Company
- WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands, helping clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.
- WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalization at scale.
- Clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working through WPP Open and Open Intelligence.
Equal Opportunity
- WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics.
- We Create an Open environment built on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress.
- This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events.
