Head of Programme, EPM

The role

Lead the replacement of WPP's legacy BFC platform with a new enterprise performance management (EPM) platform for group consolidation, planning, forecasting and reporting. Own the programme's vision, governance, budget, vendors and adoption across Finance and Enterprise Technology.

What you will do

• Define and maintain the EPM programme vision, outcomes and integrated roadmap
• Lead the replacement of BFC and implementation of the selected EPM platform
• Own the integrated programme plan, budget, resources, governance, risks and issues
• Establish governance, stage gates and assurance across business, data, technology and partners
• Manage the EPM software vendor and system integrator against contract and performance measures
• Deliver measurable improvements in close, consolidation, planning, forecasting and reporting
• Build relationships with senior Finance, Enterprise Technology, market and agency leaders
• Oversee data migration, testing, cutover, training and adoption
• Maintain the business case, benefits profile and investment position
• Lead and develop programme and project management staff

Required qualifications

• Extensive experience leading large-scale finance or EPM transformation programmes in a global, multi-entity organisation
• Proven track record implementing enterprise platforms for financial consolidation, planning, forecasting and management reporting
• Strong understanding of group finance processes, close and consolidation, financial controls, data migration and business change
• Demonstrated experience managing EPM vendors, system integrators and third-party delivery partners
• Ability to define and articulate a clear programme vision, roadmap and benefits case
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence C-suite and functional heads
• Experience leading matrixed teams and managing cross-functional delivery across geographies
• Deep understanding of programme governance, stage gates, reporting, RAID management and financial controls
• Strong capability in budget ownership, forecasting, cost control and benefits realisation
• Exceptional communication skills, able to simplify complex detail into executive-level insight
• Experience overseeing change management, including communications, training and readiness
• Strong understanding of enterprise performance management platforms and supporting finance, data and integration architecture

Benefits

• Passionate, inspired people
• Scale and opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at industry-unparalleled scale
• Challenging and stimulating work with a group of creative problem solvers

Before you apply

• Hiring is for the Head of Programme role, with hybrid working around four days a week in the office

About the company

WPP is a growth partner for the world's leading brands, combining media intelligence, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and strategic counsel. It works with leading brands across 100+ markets.