Manager, Commercial Finance

The role

You will manage commercial and financial work for multi-million-dollar international client contracts, including negotiations, forecasting and reporting. You will also build client relationships and ensure contract compliance.

What you will do

• Manage accurate and timely client and internal reporting, including revenue, profitability and contract compliance
• Analyze financial performance, identify optimization opportunities and provide reporting to key internal stakeholders
• Independently complete forecasts, budgets and month-end deliverables
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key client stakeholders
• Proactively manage client communication and ensure alignment with Agency objectives
• Ensure compliance with key client contract terms by liaising with local markets
• Support client contract compliance audits and financial audits with documentation
• Develop and present commercial proposals that meet client needs and drive revenue growth
• Manage your own client portfolio and partner with Commercial Directors on complex negotiations

Required qualifications

• A bachelor's degree or professional accounting qualification and/or equivalent practical experience in Commercial, Accounting, Finance, International Business or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience in commercial-related fields, client finance, media or business affairs
• Strong financial acumen, including analytical and quantitative skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including navigating challenging conversations such as with client procurement
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently with ownership over assignments
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Strong time management skills

Nice to have

• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying contract terms in a client-facing role

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package (details at mybenefits.wpp.com)
• Work on high-profile international client accounts
• Hands-on experience in international commercial negotiations and financial analysis
• Collaborate with experienced industry professionals and gain exposure to international media operations
• Ongoing training and development programs

About the company

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. It is part of the WPP network.