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
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. For more information, visit WPP.com.
A Hybrid working model
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
What does a Senior Financial Analyst do at WPP Production?
The Senior Finance Analyst will cross support the Client Finance and Revenue Finance teams in all financial aspects. This includes but is not limited to internal revenue forecasting and profitability, information gathering and external client reporting. You will also develop client management information that supports the business needs at both client and departmental levels this will range from client profitability reporting to developing and maintaining business information on the system. This Senior Financial Analyst will also be responsible for project based revenue reporting and recognition.
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Partner with members of the client services team to provide reporting and data as requested
- Work with internal finance and operations teams to analyze and improve client profitability
- Help identify ways to improve processes and increase efficiency
- Execute project based revenue recognition projects
- Budget Tracking
- Provide financial support to client account teams and monitor client budgets on a project basis
- Provide financial information to various departments and clients as required
- Provide client financial analysis in the review of monthly results
- Provide summary of monthly billings and reconciliation
- Lead and participate in financial meetings
- Assist in inter-company payables and receivables
- Assist in all internal and external Audits
- Perform reconciliations and analyses of key accounts and coordinate activities with the treasury and accounts payable department
- Work within excel to create pivot tables and other necessary reports
Requirements
- 3-5 years of finance experience within the Agency space (advertising, production, media, creative or other agency like settings are ideal)
- Outstanding Excel skills including experience with Pivot Tables and VBA is a big plus, skills in Word and PowerPoint also requested
- Ability to reconcile data with precision and financial understanding
- Media, Advertising, Creative or Production industry experience preferred
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
- Keen attention to detail
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is a plus but not required
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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