Senior Financial Analyst
New York, NY USA
About WPP Production
We are WPP Production - the unified global production company that brings together all of WPP's content producers, studios and craft experts into one connected organisation. We combine world-class human craft with next generation technology to originate, design, and deliver multi-channel content systems at scale. Built for borderless collaboration and powered by deep craft expertise, we are the production engine designed for today's always on, AI driven marketing world.
About WPP
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What does Senior Financial Analyst do at WPP Production?
Reporting directly to the Senior Finance Manager, the Senior Financial Analyst will play a vital role in financial reporting and operations. The Senior Financial Analyst will work closely with other Analysts in the team to ensure that all accounting entries are posted correctly, review for missing entries, and check entries for accuracy. Responsibilities include assisting with all BFC reporting packages for all North America entities such as monthly Actuals reporting, Forecast & Budgeting, conducting Operational KPI analysis, and addressing various financial ad hoc requests for Hogarth Worldwide via the Hogarth Global team or the WPP teams. The Senior Financial Analyst will provide comprehensive variance explanations, comparing actual results against prior years and forecasts. The Senior Financial Analyst must be able to organize and make sense of large project scopes, datasets, workflows, and assist with the forecasting and reporting for all WPP requirements. This position will have a key role on the improvement on the internal controls’ environment (SOX).
Responsibilities:
- Review financial schedules within our accounting and enterprise systems to ensure all data has been entered correctly
- Review the acquisition of assets to the Fixed Assets ledger and depreciation, prepaid account and corresponding entry
- Preparation and review of journal entries as needed
- Assist with any required task related with internal controls, SOX, IFRS, GAAP, company financial policies, and audits
- Ensure that invoices and operating expenses are entered correctly or accrued for as needed
- Prepare balance sheet reporting including detailed monthly review of all balance sheets to ensure accuracy
- Provide analysis on monthly expenses incurred vs. prior 12-month trend, prepare accruals or reclasses as needed
- Review of month end schedules, and assist with the quarter-end and year-end close
- Conduct monthly reviews with department heads to assess actuals vs. budget and provide actionable insights.
- Deliver timely, accurate, and insightful financial reporting, including P&L, balance sheet, variance analysis, and operational KPI tracking.
- Research and prepare variance analysis and explanations
- Update and maintain the backup files for yearly budgets, quarterly reforecasts, and prior year adjustments for all North America business units
- Input yearly budgets, quarterly reforecasts, and prior year adjustments for all North America business units into our financial reporting systems
- Support the Finance Manager with budgeting and forecasting requirements, including understanding the process from beginning to end and articulating the end result
- Ad hoc reporting and financial operations considered necessary by management
Requirements:
- Background in Accounting and FP&A a must
- Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Confident presentation & communication skills, comfortable working with all levels of management
- Proactive and results driven problem solver.
- Thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical, financial modelling, budgeting, planning, and analysis experience required
- Expert Excel skills
- Strong forecasting, budgeting, and reporting skills
- Industry relatable experience
- Results driven problem solver
- Experience within a billable industry is preferred
The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, go to https://www.wpp.com/en/careers/wellbeing/benefits-at-wpp-in-the-us for more details.
Pay Range
$60,000 – $140,000
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Why work here:
At WPP Production, you’ll help shape the future of content production at a truly global scale. We bring together world-class talent, cutting-edge studios, and advanced technology to solve some of the most complex creative and production challenges in the industry. You’ll work in a collaborative, borderless environment where craft excellence is valued, innovation is encouraged, and AI and next-generation tools are used to amplify not replace human creativity. With access to diverse projects, global career opportunities, and the backing of WPP’s unmatched network, this is a place where you can grow your skills, make real impact, and create work that performs for every audience, across every channel, at every moment.
Inclusion and Impact
WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. 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.
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