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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced, proactive and commercially astute Finance Director to provide senior oversight of the agency’s finance function. The role will ensure that financial reporting, accounting, control, tax, audit, planning and working capital processes operate to a consistently high standard, while translating financial information into clear decisions for agency leadership.
Responsibilities
- Own the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of monthly financial reporting, responsible for coordinating and delivering the underlying close and submission process.
- Set the tone and standards for financial governance, control and accountability across the agency.
- Ensure compliance with the WPP Accounting Manual, financial instructions and internal control frameworks.
- Direct the annual budget and quarterly financial reforecasting cycles.
- Hold overall responsibility for a controlled and well-planned year-end close, working with the wider team to deliver audit schedules, statutory information and supporting documentation.
- Provide senior oversight of VAT, corporation tax and other routine statutory tax compliance.
- Oversee intercompany accounting, cross-charging and balance reconciliation across T&P Group and WPP network agencies.
- Lead, coach and develop the wider Finance Team, establishing clear accountabilities, performance standards and development priorities.
- Ensure that the team has an effective operating rhythm, appropriate capacity, resilient processes and sufficient cover for critical activities.
Requirements
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with substantial post-qualification experience in a senior finance leadership role.
- Strong technical accounting, financial control, statutory reporting and audit experience within a complex, deadline-driven organisation.
- Proven ability to lead through others, with experience managing finance professionals.
- Experience of group reporting, internal controls and working across a multi-entity or networked organisation.
- Able to work constructively alongside a senior Commercial Director, maintaining clear accountability while avoiding duplication of commercial ownership.
- Demonstrable strength in budgeting, forecasting, working capital and cash management.
- Clear and influential communicator who can balance detail with the broader commercial picture.
- Proactive, composed and accountable, with a strong track record of improving processes, controls and team capability.
Skills
- Finance leadership
- Financial reporting
- Accounting
- Control
- Tax
- Audit
- Planning
- Working capital management
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Cash management
- Communication
Location
- Global
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior
Education Level
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
About the Company
- T&P, part of WPP, is one of the world’s leading integrated creative and media agencies, connecting talent and tech to drive growth for brands.
- Formed by the integration of The&Partnership and mSix&Partners, we bring together content creation and distribution into single end-to-end marketing solutions for brands such as Toyota, News UK and Five Guys.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- T&P, part of WPP, is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
- 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.